Iran maritime authority says ready to provide services to commercial vessels operating in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) has announced that it is fully prepared to offer maritime services, technical assistance, and medical support to commercial vessels navigating the strategic Strait of Hormuz and surrounding regional waters.
The maritime authority made the announcement in an official message to commanders of commercial vessels on Thursday, saying the announcement is in line with efforts to ensure maritime safety, improve seaworthiness, and safeguard the welfare of seafarers.
The message, transmitted through maritime communication networks and VHF systems, is specifically intended for all commercial ships operating in the region.
According to the maritime authority, the ships may have access to essential services, including fuel, provisions, and medical assistance, if they require support while traversing Iranian territorial waters and anchorages.
The organization further noted that the initiative reflects Iran’s sovereign responsibilities and aims to enhance the safety and efficiency of maritime traffic in one of the world's most strategically important waterways.
It also said the message will be broadcast three times daily over a span of three consecutive days via maritime communication networks and VHF systems in the region.
The maritime authority further instructed all ship commanders to contact Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) centers at the nearest Iranian ports or through local representatives on VHF channel 16 to access these maritime services or announce any specific needs.
The Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly 20 percent of the world’s oil supply normally passes, has effectively been shut down since the US-Israeli aggression against Iran in late February.
The Islamic Republic shut the Strait of Hormuz to enemies and their allies and then deployed far stricter controls over the waterway after Washington sustained an illegal naval blockade it had imposed on the country.
The restrictions on the passage through the key waterway have sent shockwaves throughout the global energy markets.
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