New Delhi, June 19 (IANS). Iran on Friday implemented new rules for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Under these rules, ships will now have to be registered in advance. It will be necessary to obtain a permit and insurance before entering this vitally important maritime route. This decision has come at a time when this waterway has recently been reopened after the US-Iran agreement.
Iran’s newly created Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) has issued these new rules. This institution has been formed under the agreement between Washington and Tehran, the purpose of which is to resume the movement of commercial ships through this strategic sea route after more than three months of conflict.
According to the authority, the purpose of these rules is to ensure the safe movement of merchant ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. This route is used for about one-fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) trade.
PGSA said, “Following the signing of the Islamabad MoU and the issuance of instructions from the relevant authorities, ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz are informed that during the stipulated time, only those ships will be able to pass which fulfill the necessary rules and submit applications for permission for their voyage.”
According to the new rules, ship owners and operators must apply for voyage permission at least 48 hours before reaching the Strait of Hormuz.
PGSA said vessels must provide full information in advance to avoid delays at entry and exit.
The authority said on social media platform ‘X’ that ships will also have to obtain necessary permits and insurance before being allowed to travel.
Additionally, ships must use shipping corridors designated by Iranian authorities to avoid areas that may still contain mines or other hazards following a conflict.
The authority has warned that if any ship does not follow these rules, the ship owners will be fully responsible for it.
–IANS
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