A key naval information group says ships can consider transiting the Strait of Hormuz using a southern route, day or night, while keeping their transponder signals on. Bloomberg reports that the group’s guidance supports movement at any time rather than limiting voyages to specific daylight hours. The Financial Post similarly says the group tells ships they can transit along the south Hormuz route with signals enabled, framing the statement as a practical indication for energy traders and shipowners. The guidance is being closely watched as market participants seek clues about how quickly and safely Hormuz-bound traffic can return to normal conditions after periods of disruption. While the reports focus on the transponder-and-timing aspect of the guidance, they do not provide additional operational details such as specific lanes, reporting procedures, or enforcement mechanisms beyond the general instruction to use the southern route with signals on. The statements therefore serve as early navigational information for shipping planning rather than a change in any quantified capacity or timetable, according to the accounts.