Chokepoint Monitor tracks vessel traffic through 28 maritime straits and canals (Hormuz, Suez, Bab el-Mandeb, Panama, Malacca and more), comparing this week to normal, using IMF PortWatch data.

**Aliases:** `PW`, `STRAITS`, `SHIP`

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## How to use CHOKE

| You type | Result |
|---|---|
| `CHOKE` <kbd>ENTER | Opens the chokepoint monitor. |

## Window menu

Open **▾** in the title bar (or right-click the window) for CHOKE's options:

| Menu item | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open in GF: Tankers | `1
` |
| Open in GF: Containers | `2
` |
| Open in GF: Dry bulk | `3
` |
| Open in GF: Cargo | `4
` |
| Open in GF: All vessels | `5
` |

The menu also has the standard window actions: change function, change security, link, open a copy, zoom and close.

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## FAQ

**What does CHOKE do?**

    28 shipping straits, this week vs normal, IMF PortWatch.

**How do I open CHOKE?**

    Type `CHOKE` on the command line and press ENTER. To open it in a new window, type `+CHOKE` or press ⇧ENTER.