Organizing Maritime Traffic and Curbing Unauthorized Vessels in Hormozgan

A meeting on organizing vessels and coordinating responsible bodies in the field of maritime traffic was held, hosted by the General Department of Ports and Maritime of Hormozgan, with the aim of creating synergy and adopting coordinated approaches to organize maritime traffic and prevent the construction and operation of unauthorized vessels.

the meeting on organizing vessels and coordinating responsible bodies in the field of maritime traffic was held with the aim of creating synergy and adopting coordinated approaches to organize maritime traffic and prevent the construction and operation of unauthorized vessels, with the invitation of responsible bodies in the province, and with the purpose of creating greater coordination among those in charge, enhancing maritime discipline, and safeguarding safety and order in maritime traffic.

The Deputy for Maritime Affairs of the General Department of Ports and Maritime of Hormozgan, referring to the capacities and strategic position of this province, said: "With more than 22,000 registered vessels, numerous commercial ports, 29 public breakwaters, and more than 2,300 kilometers of coastal strip, Hormozgan enjoys a unique position in the field of maritime traffic in the Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman region."

Esmaeel Makizadeh, stating that possessing potential capacities has turned it into a hub for the production and operation of vessels with diverse applications, added: "Hormozgan's location north of the strategic Strait of Hormuz and its possession of a considerable scope of maritime, port, and shipbuilding activities has doubled the necessity of organizing and disciplining maritime traffic and vessel operations as much as possible."

Referring to the comprehensive directive on organizing vessels and disciplining maritime traffic in internal and territorial waters, he clarified: "Based on this directive, duties and responsibilities have been assigned to the responsible bodies in two sections — 'management and organization of maritime traffic' and 'dealing with and determining the status of unauthorized vessels and preventing the traffic of vessels without identity' — within the framework of laws and regulations, including the Anti-Smuggling Law."

The Deputy for Maritime Affairs of the General Department of Ports and Maritime of Hormozgan continued: "In line with the implementation of legal duties and assigned responsibilities, this General Department has always taken effective measures in the field of organizing vessels and maritime traffic and has been introduced as one of the top bodies in this regard."

It is worth mentioning that, in the continuation of this meeting, the necessity of strengthening inter-organizational coordination, information exchange, synergy of capacities, and the adoption of a unified approach in organizing maritime traffic was emphasized, and executive solutions for preventing the construction, operation, and traffic of unauthorized and unidentified vessels were examined.