Iran to Charge Ships Service Fees in Strait of Hormuz
Iran announced it will impose service fees on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz for environmental protection instead of a toll. The change follows restrictions under international maritime rules.
rediff.comIran stated it will charge service fees on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz for environmental protection rather than impose a toll. The fees replace an earlier plan that officials said would have violated maritime regulations.
State media reported the fees will be framed as payments for environmental services. Officials indicated the measure aims to generate revenue while avoiding direct conflict with existing maritime conventions.
Hormuz remains a critical route for global oil shipments. No specific implementation date or fee amounts were released in the announcements. >"Iran says it will not toll ships in the Strait of Hormuz, instead charging fees for 'environmental protection.'" — IRNA
