Iran Submits Plan to Charge Vessels Transiting Strait of Hormuz Environmental Service Fees

According to BlockBeats citing Fars News, Iran's environmental protection organization submitted an implementation plan today (July 18) for charging environmental service fees on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Fees will be determined based on vessel type, cargo nature, passage history, and environmental risk level, with specific payment mechanisms and enforcement details to be formulated by relevant authorities.

Iran said the plan is based on international law frameworks including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Coastal states have the right to take lawful measures when vessels violate the "innocent passage" principle or pose threats to security, public health, or the environment, and may charge for related services provided.