Industry sources: Iran-Oman proposed strait agreement faces dual hurdles of US sanctions and insurance
- A proposed agreement between Iran and Oman would give Tehran control over vessels entering the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Implementation of the agreement is complicated by U.S. sanctions on Iran's 'Persian Gulf Strait Authority.'
- The U.S. Treasury prohibits U.S. persons from receiving services related to 'safe passage' from the Iranian government.
- The Lloyd's Market Association introduced a clause that terminates insurance coverage if a vessel pays a transit fee to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Shipping companies face a dilemma as the insurance clause prohibits coverage for owners making payments, while Iran seeks to collect tolls.
According to industry sources, a proposed agreement between Iran and Oman aims to give Tehran control over vessels entering the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz. However, the implementation of this agreement faces significant challenges due to U.S. sanctions that target Iran's 'Persian Gulf Strait Authority,' which is responsible for operating the waterway.
The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed restrictions that prevent U.S. persons from receiving services related to 'safe passage' from the Iranian government, raising compliance issues regarding any potential toll measures. Additionally, any payments made could lead to asset freezes for those involved.
Compounding these difficulties, the Lloyd's Market Association introduced a new insurance clause at the end of July, stating that insurance coverage would be terminated if a vessel pays a transit fee or toll to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. This has placed shipping companies in a challenging position, as they are caught between the need to comply with insurance requirements and Iran's intention to collect tolls.
行业消息来源：伊朗与阿曼提议的海峡协议面临美国制裁和保险的双重障碍
根据行业消息来源，伊朗与阿曼提议的协议旨在使德黑兰控制通过霍尔木兹海峡进入海湾的船只。然而，该协议的实施面临重大挑战，因为美国对伊朗“波斯湾海峡管理局”的制裁限制了其运营。
美国财政部已施加限制，禁止美国公民接受伊朗政府提供的与“安全通行”相关的服务，这引发了任何潜在通行费措施的合规问题。此外，任何支付可能导致相关人员的资产被冻结。
更复杂的是，劳埃德市场协会在七月底引入了一项新保险条款，规定如果船只支付通行费或收费通过霍尔木兹海峡，保险覆盖将被终止。这使得航运公司面临困境，因为他们在遵守保险要求和伊朗收取通行费的意图之间陷入两难。