The ROPME Sea Area is one of the most strategic waterways in the world due to its importance in world oil and natural gas transportation. The Region exports over 50% of the world energy in the form of oil and gas which is transported by sea and contains almost 70% of the world oil and about 45% of gas reserves. The Member States have taken several major steps to introduce new industries to the region to reduce dependence on oil export. Besides, the vast infrastructure development and the population growth have also given rise to a significant increase in shipping traffic.


Continuous Regional monitoring and following up the Shipping Traffic

Year	Ship Port Calls	Passed Hormuz
2020	219,284	43,644
2019	219,383	44,818
2018	200,657	48,553
2017	176,920	53,730
2016	165,206	50,700
2015	153,278	49,830
2014	139,865	47,658
2013	119,819	45,026
2012	111,079	46,862
2011	91,641	46,002
2010	68,042	45,250
2009	60,871	43,750
2008	60,668	49,500
2007	52,942	47,000
2006	44,845	41,000
2005	32,000	28,500