Iran has published new procedures for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, requiring passage requests to be submitted at least 48 hours in advance, according to reports circulating via Iranian state-linked channels. The move formalizes a stricter clearance regime, following the establishment of what Tehran calls the 'Persian Strait Authority' in recent weeks.
Iran has published a new set of procedures for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, requiring advance passage requests at least 48 hours before transit, according to reports carried by state-aligned Telegram channels on Friday. The announcement follows a series of Iranian maritime measures over the past two weeks: on June 7, Tehran began implementing transit fees of up to $2 million per vessel. On June 11, a newly-formed Iranian authority declared the strait closed. By June 15, Iran claimed US recognition of its right to collect tolls. The new 48-hour notice rule appears to be a further regulatory tightening of the world's most critical maritime chokepoint, through which roughly 20% of global oil supply passes. The announcement was disseminated via N12's foreign desk, citing Iranian channels. No independent verification of the procedures or their enforcement capacity has yet emerged.
9 developments
- StrongIran's Hormuz Authority warns vessels to use only official channels for transit requests
- ConfirmedNew Iranian body declares Strait of Hormuz closed until further notice
- DevelopingIranian forces block tanker in Strait of Hormuz, Fars reports
- DevelopingIran Begins Charging Ships for Strait of Hormuz Transit — Up to $2 Million Per Vessel
Source and signal
- Internal intake