"Online Application Required 48 Hours Before Hormuz Strait Passage"

Official Announcement from the Persian Gulf Strait Authority
All Fees and Insurance Premiums Fully Covered by Iran

The Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), newly established by the Iranian government to oversee navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, announced on June 19 (local time) the procedures and detailed guidelines for online ship passage applications.

A naval ship sailing in the Strait of Hormuz. Photo by Yonhap News.

On the same day, PGSA posted a notice on X (formerly Twitter) stating that "applications submitted by vessels in compliance with the period-related rules specified in the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding will be processed promptly."

According to the published guidelines, vessels must complete an online application via the website (PGSA.ir) to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. For tracking submitted applications or making additional inquiries, vessels are instructed to send an email to Info@PGSA.ir.

To prevent congestion in the entry and exit areas of the strait, all required information must be provided in the application and submitted at least 48 hours before arriving in the jurisdictional waters of the strait. The application must also include a communication channel for immediate contact.

PGSA explained that, as agreed in the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, no fees will be charged for 60 days starting from the 17th. The Iranian government will fully cover all security, safety, and environmental service charges, as well as Iranian-side insurance premiums. Additionally, to ensure safe and reliable passage and to prevent maritime accidents, vessels must coordinate their intended routes and schedules with PGSA in advance before navigating through the strait.

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