Iran enforces new maritime protocols in Strait of Hormuz with vessel blacklist

INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY

Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority issued new rules for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz: Vessels that violate Iranian protocols could face restrictions on subsequent voyages, including fines, detention or seizure. Cargo owners are being told to check Iran’s “Non Compliant Vessels” list before chartering ships. Any vessel conducting ship to ship transfers or other transactions with a blacklisted vessel will itself be added to the list. (Iran in Panic mode)