▲ Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) announced on June 18 (local time) that it will fully waive transit fees for merchant vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz for the next 60 days, in accordance with a previous Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
According to Iran's state-run IRIB broadcaster and other reports, the SNSC stated, "In accordance with Article 5 of the MOU, no fees will be charged to vessels applying for passage through the Strait of Hormuz for the next 60 days, and all costs will be fully covered by the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran."
The statement explained, "Merchant vessels wishing to pass through the Strait of Hormuz must submit a transit request in advance through the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA)," adding, "To uphold the spirit of the MOU and achieve its goals quickly, we plan to prioritize and process submitted transit requests as quickly as possible."
However, the SNSC noted that safety risks remain in the vicinity of the transit route and urged vessels to strictly adhere to the guidelines.
The SNSC stated, "To prevent maritime accidents and ensure safe passage, vessels must strictly follow the designated times and routes announced by the authorities in advance," adding, "We plan to gradually expand the scale of transit within the strait based on the level of compliance with safety guidelines."
It also added that other measures to ensure the safety of the strait, such as mine clearance, will be taken in stages in accordance with the provisions of the MOU.
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