The Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), the body which governs the waters of the Strait of Hormuz, has said in a notice that vessels intending to pass through the strategic waterway must submit transit requests “during the period specified in the MoU (memorandum of understanding)” signed by the US and Iran.
The notice adds that the vessel’s valid and accessible contact information must be provided in the submitted request and to avoid delays, transit requests must be submitted 48 hours prior to arriving at the Strait of Hormuz.
“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 PGSA adds.
It notes that due to the presence of mines in the waterway and the necessity of ensuring safe passage and preventing collisions, “coordination of the designated route and scheduled passage time for each vessel prior to moving toward the Strait is mandatory; failure to comply shall be the responsibility of the vessel owner”.
