Iran warns vessels violating Hormuz transit rules of fines, detention

Iran ​has issued a ‌warning that ​vessels violating its arrangements for transiting the Strait of Hormuz could ‌face restrictions, including fines, detention, or confiscation, the Persian Gulf Strait Authority wrote in a post on X.

The ‌warning heightens risks for the charterers and shipowners ‌whose vessels transit through the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for the world's energy shipments. The PGSA, a new ⁠body ​Iran has ⁠established with the aim of managing the strait, has said ⁠cargo owners should refer to an updated list of ​vessels deemed non-compliant for voyages relating to the ⁠Persian Gulf.

Vessels engaging in operations including ship-to-ship transfers or transshipment ⁠with ​non-compliant vessels will also be added to the restricted list, it said. Ships seeking the removal ⁠of their names from the non-compliant vessels' list must ⁠submit a ⁠request with relevant explanations to Iran's maritime authorities, the post said.