Persian Gulf Strait Authority warns insurers and P&I clubs over vessels violating rules

The Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) announced on Monday that it has updated its list of vessels found to be in violation of applicable rules, and cautioned maritime service providers against engaging with the listed ships. In a message posted by the authority, the updated list was made available at pgsa.ir/non-compliance-list.

The PGSA specifically warned insurance companies, protection and indemnity (P&I) clubs, and classification societies to refrain from providing services to the vessels named on the list. The authority said the warning was intended to help these entities avoid consequences that could arise from maintaining relations with the listed vessels.

The statement did not specify the number of vessels on the updated list, the nature of the violations, or the nationalities of the ships involved. It also did not detail what penalties or measures might follow for insurers or clubs that continue to service the listed vessels.

The PGSA is responsible for overseeing maritime traffic and regulatory compliance in the Strait of Hormuz and the wider Persian Gulf region, a critical waterway for global energy shipments. The authority has previously issued similar notices regarding non-compliant vessels as part of its enforcement of local maritime regulations.

According to Mehr News, the PGSA urged all relevant entities to heed the updated list and refrain from providing services to the vessels in question.