Intl desk: Iran’s maritime authority said on Friday that all ships seeking to cross the Strait of Hormuz should submit a transit request ‘48 hours in advance’, despite its reopening after a US-Iran agreement to end the war.
‘To avoid delays at the entrance or exit of the Strait of Hormuz, it is essential that transit requests, complete with all the required information, are submitted at least 48 hours prior to arriving at the strait area,’ the Persian Gulf Strait Authority said on X.
The announcement came from Iran’s newly established Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), which was created as part of the framework agreed between Washington and Tehran to restore shipping through the strategic waterway after more than three months of conflict.
The authority said the new procedures were necessary to ensure the “safe passage of commercial vessels” through the strait.
Ships must apply 48 hours in advance
Under the new rules, ship owners and operators must submit transit requests at least 48 hours before arriving at the Strait of Hormuz.
“To avoid delays at the entrance or exit of the Strait of Hormuz, it is essential that transit requests, complete with all the required information, are submitted at least 48 hours prior to arriving at the strait area,” the Persian Gulf Strait Authority said in a statement posted on X.
The authority also said vessels would be required to obtain permits and insurance before being allowed to enter the waterway.
In addition, ships must follow designated transit corridors established by Iranian authorities to avoid areas where mines and other hazards may remain following the conflict.
“Failure to comply shall be the responsibility of the vessel owner,” the authority warned.
No fees during 60-day agreement period
Iran said registration, permits and insurance would be provided free of charge during the 60-day period covered by the memorandum of understanding signed by US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian earlier this week.
“During the 60-day period, tariffs for security, safety, and environmental services, as well as related Iranian insurances, will not be collected from shipowners and will be borne by the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran,” the authority said.
Source: News Agencies
