Maersk's vessel Alliance Fairfax, operated by Farrell Lines Inc., received US military escort to exit the Strait of Hormuz on May 5, 2026.
US Central Command confirmed two US‑flagged merchant ships, including the Maersk vessel, completed the passage under military protection.
The incident was reported by Bloomberg News and published on Investing.com, highlighting heightened security concerns for commercial shipping in the Gulf.