28 Ships Safely Transit Strait Of Hormuz In Past 24 Hours Under IRGC Navy Security, Says Iran

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported that 28 merchant vessels successfully completed transit through the Strait of Hormuz within the last 24 hours under its naval security oversight. This strategic chokepoint remains a critical artery for global energy supplies, connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman. Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions impacting regional shipping lanes, these transit operations proceeded without incident, ensuring the continued flow of international maritime trade through this vital maritime corridor near Bandar Abbas.

Navigating the Strait of Hormuz requires strict adherence to international maritime law, specifically the IMO Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs) and SOLAS Chapter V, Regulation 34, which mandates voyage planning. Compliance departments must ensure that vessels maintain continuous bridge watchkeeping and adhere to the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) protocols. Furthermore, adherence to MARPOL Annex I remains essential for tankers operating in these sensitive waters, as any environmental breach could trigger severe port state control inspections and legal liabilities.

Masters and navigating officers must maintain heightened situational awareness and rigorous bridge resource management while transiting these high-risk zones. It is imperative to monitor VHF channels closely and maintain updated records of security logs in accordance with the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code. Officers should verify that all AIS transponders are operational and that the vessel’s security alert system is fully functional to ensure seamless communication with regional maritime security centers during the transit.