Iran has announced a series of temporary measures aimed at facilitating maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most strategically important shipping routes, according to a statement from the Iranian Persian Gulf Surveillance Agency (PSGA).
The measures follow the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum and instructions issued by the relevant Iranian authorities. Under the new arrangement, vessels that submit the required documentation to the Persian Gulf Waterways Authority will receive expedited transit through the strait during the period covered by the agreement, Caliber.Az reports.
According to the PSGA, ship operators must submit a transit request containing all required information at least 48 hours before arriving in the Strait of Hormuz area to avoid delays when entering or leaving the waterway.
Iran also announced that, for a period of 60 days, vessels transiting the strait will be exempt from fees related to navigation safety, security, environmental protection, and mandatory Iranian insurance. The costs will be covered by the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The agency cited ongoing security concerns along the transit route as the reason for enhanced coordination requirements. Ship operators will be required to arrange and confirm their transit routes and schedules with the relevant authorities before setting sail toward the strait.
Authorities warned that vessel owners will be held responsible for any failure to comply with these requirements.
By Sabina Mammadli
