Iran has announced a new set of maritime regulations for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, introducing advance‑registration requirements, safety protocols and a temporary waiver on transit‑related charges. The rules follow the recent US‑Iran agreement aimed at restoring safe navigation after months of conflict that disrupted one of the world’s most critical energy corridors.
Under the new framework, all commercial vessels must submit transit requests at least 48 hours before arrival, complete with full documentation, cargo details and insurance information. The procedures will be overseen by the newly established Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), created as part of the agreement signed earlier this week.
Iranian officials said the advance‑notice system is intended to prevent congestion and reduce delays at the strait’s entry and exit points. Ships will also be required to obtain permits and verified insurance coverage, with Tehran warning that non‑compliance will be the responsibility of vessel owners.
The PGSA has instructed ships to use designated navigation corridors, citing ongoing safety concerns in areas that may still contain mines or remnants of recent hostilities. The authority emphasised that these measures are necessary to stabilise maritime operations after months of heightened tensions.
As part of the initial implementation, Iran has introduced a 60‑day toll‑free period, during which no charges will be collected for registration, permits, insurance or safety services. These costs will be temporarily absorbed by the Iranian government to encourage the rapid resumption of commercial traffic. However, officials indicated that a permanent fee structure may be introduced once the waiver expires.
The new rules come as global markets react positively to the US‑Iran agreement, with oil and grain prices easing amid expectations of uninterrupted Hormuz traffic. The strait handles roughly a fifth of the world’s oil shipments, making stability in the region crucial for global energy and food security.