Iran's maritime authority has directed all vessels planning to transit the Strait of Hormuz to submit their transit requests at least 48 hours in advance, introducing a new procedural requirement even after the strategic waterway reopened following a US-Iran agreement aimed at ending the recent conflict.

In a statement issued on Friday through its official X account, the Persian Gulf Strait Authority said ships must provide complete transit information no later than 48 hours before reaching the Strait of Hormuz. The authority said the measure is intended to prevent delays at both the entrance and exit points of the vital maritime passage.

"To avoid delays at the entrance or exit of the Strait of Hormuz, it is essential that transit requests, complete with all the required information, are submitted at least 48 hours prior to arriving at the strait area," the authority said in its public advisory. No additional restrictions on commercial navigation were announced.

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The directive comes despite the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after a US-Iran agreement that sought to end hostilities and restore stability across the region. Shipping traffic through the waterway has gradually increased since the announcement of the ceasefire, with commercial vessels resuming operations after days of heightened uncertainty.

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most strategically important maritime chokepoints, serving as a key route for global oil and liquefied natural gas exports from Gulf producers. Any disruption or change in transit procedures is closely monitored by shipping companies, energy markets and governments because of its potential impact on international trade and energy supplies.

While the new advance-notice requirement is expected to add an administrative step for ship operators, Iranian authorities have presented it as a traffic management measure designed to ensure smoother navigation and minimise congestion. Maritime stakeholders will now be required to incorporate the 48-hour notification rule into voyage planning for all future transits through the Strait of Hormuz.

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