New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Iran on Friday introduced new regulations for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, requiring ships to register in advance and obtain permits and insurance before entering one of the world’s most critical energy shipping routes, despite the recent reopening of the waterway under a US-Iran agreement.

The new requirements were announced by Iran’s newly established Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), which was created as part of the framework agreed between Washington and Tehran to restore commercial shipping through the strategic passage after more than three months of conflict.

According to the authority, the measures are intended to ensure the safe movement of commercial vessels through the strait, which handles nearly one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas trade.

“In light of the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding and the issuance of instructions by the relevant authorities, applicants for passage through the Strait of Hormuz are hereby informed that, during the announced time period, passage will be granted to vessels that submit their passage requests in compliance with the necessary requirements. Conditions and request submission at http://PGSA.ir,” it said.

Under the revised procedures, ship owners and operators must submit transit requests at least 48 hours before arriving at the Strait of Hormuz.

The PGSA said vessels must provide all required information in advance to avoid delays at entry and exit points.

In a statement posted on X, the authority said ships would also be required to secure permits and insurance before being allowed to transit the waterway.

In addition, vessels must follow designated shipping corridors established by Iranian authorities to avoid areas where mines or other hazards may still be present following the conflict.

The authority warned that any failure to comply with the new requirements would be the responsibility of vessel owners.

–IANS

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