Tag: Strait of Hormuz

Shipping associations have called on ship owners to inform Britain’s navy of their movements before sailing into the Strait of Hormuz because of the escalating crisis in the region. BIMCO, ICS, INTERTANKO and OCIMF published guidance for vessels that sail through the Arabian Gulf (AG), Straits of Hormuz (SoH) and Gulf of Oman (GOO).

Iran released a video of the Iranian flag flying from the seized British-flagged tanker Stena Impero. The Stena Impero was seized on Friday, July 19, reportedly because it was breaching international maritime law. In the meantime, the UK seized an Iranian-flagged vessel, Grace 1, for illegally shipping oil to Syria, against US sanctions.

According to IEA's statement, the Administration is ready to take action if needed, concerning the recent incidents that took place in the strait of Hormuz. IEA is of the opinion that free energy transit is crucial to the global economy and that's how it has to be maintained. 

According to the Farsnews, Iranian news agency, the Iranian President, Hassan Rouhani, commented that Iran is the 'guardian of security in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz', adding that the regional issues will be solved through discussions amongst neighbors.

The President and Chief Executive of Stena Bulk, Erik Hanell, asked permission from the Iranian authorities to visit the crew members of the Stena Impero, which was seized by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, 19 July.

Following the attacks that took place near the port of Fujairah and the Gulf of Oman, OCIMF presents measures to be implemented and guidance so that the crew and the vessels are safe when sailing through the spiked area.

US Central Command is developing a multinational maritime effort, called Operation Sentinel, to expand surveillance of and security in key waterways in the Middle East to ensure freedom of navigation under the recent events in the Arabian Gulf region. 

Gard advises all vessels operating in the Gulf of Oman, Strait of Hormuz and Persian Gulf region to be highly alerted, operate with a heightened level of security and follow relevant guidance, as the tension in the area keep increasing.

The charterer of the Iranian-seized 'Riah' denied Iran's claims that the vessel was seized because it was smuggling fuel. According to the company, the vessel was empty of any cargo when it was seized while sailing through the Strait of Hormuz. 

Wilhelmsen announced that following the attacks that took place in Fujairah, they boosted their security measures to keep their owners and crew safe, highlighting the importance of situation awareness, as one should observe the situation, understand it and proceed ahead.