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Iran's Ports and Maritime authority publishes 'Non-Compliant Vessels' blacklist for Hormuz, threatening fines to confiscation

DIPLOMACY
Location
Strait of Hormuz
Actors
Iran
Importance
Notable

On 23 August 2026 Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) announced a new Non-Compliant Vessels list targeting ships accused of violating Iranian regulations governing transit through the Strait of Hormuz, warning of future transit restrictions including fines, detention, seizure or confiscation, also covering ship-to-ship transfers with blacklisted vessels. Removal from the list requires a formal request with explanation.

Verification: Confirmed

Evidence: Iran Publishes Vessel Blacklist for Strait of Hormuz, Warns of Seizure, Iran (via PGSA) will detain or confiscate ships violating Strait of Hormuz regulations

Official PGSA announcement relayed independently by Western press and Iranian state media.