Iran floats insurance fees and asserts control over Hormuz
Iran is asserting control over the Strait of Hormuz by requiring ships to obtain its permission and mandatory insurance to transit. This move comes as the US reports 20 ships passed through overnight using a recommended route along Oman's coast.
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Open questions and key claims
A total of 25 commercial vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, the highest number since mid-April.
Iran will waive fees for security, safety, environmental services, and related insurance during a 60-day negotiation period.
Ships must submit transit requests at least 48 hours before arrival to use the Strait of Hormuz during the interim agreement.
Major shipowners have begun moving vessels through the Strait of Hormuz since the U.S. and Iran signed an agreement.
For the first time in 110 days, ships owned by major companies are transiting the strait after being marooned since February.
Lloyd’s list estimates 550 merchant ships will need to prepare to exit the gulf.
The center of the Strait of Hormuz is blocked with about 80 mines that will need clearing for normal shipping to resume.
About 20,000 seafarers were left stuck either side of the channel.
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