Two Indian ships among 45 blacklisted by Iran for Strait of Hormuz ‘violations’

Iran has blacklisted 45 vessels, including two Indian ships, for alleged violations of its rules governing transit through the Strait of Hormuz. The Indian ships, an LNG tanker named Disha and a bulk carrier called Maha Roos, along with other vessels, face potential penalties such as fines, seizure, or confiscation for their alleged infractions.

The list includes ships from various countries, with many linked to entities based in the UAE, notably the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) group. Other nations represented on the list include Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Greece, the Netherlands, South Korea, Singapore, and Norway. A Pakistan-flagged crude oil tanker is also included.

The Indian ships, owned by companies based in India, have a history of transporting energy cargo, particularly to India. Some of these vessels encountered attacks near the Strait of Hormuz since the West Asia conflict began in late February. The Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) issued the list, emphasizing that vessels on the list will face restrictions in future transit through the strait, including potential fines, seizure, or confiscation.

To avoid issues, cargo owners are advised to review the list on the PGSA's website. Those engaging in ship-to-ship transfers with listed vessels will also be added to the list. Vessels seeking to have their names removed must submit a request with an explanation to info@pgsa.ir. The PGSA did not provide details on the alleged violations, which involve various types of vessels, including crude oil tankers, oil product tankers, LNG tankers, container ships, and bulk carriers.