The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries on the 8th discussed passage plans through the Strait of Hormuz with Korean ship operators following the announcement of a two-week cease-fire between the United States and Iran.
The meeting was a follow-up to the cease-fire, and, with vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz expected to resume, was held to hear positions on strait passage management, carriers' passage plans, and passage methods.
In the meeting, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) decided to provide carriers with information related to passage confirmed by relevant agencies, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, along with updates on the passage status of foreign vessels.
In addition, regarding the passage of Korean ships, carriers will establish their own passage plans and operate after considering all relevant information. The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) will provide real-time safety information throughout operations and conduct vessel monitoring.
Furthermore, to prepare for technical issues such as vessel equipment problems during operations, a 24-hour, immediate remote technical support system through the Korean Register will be activated, and, for emergencies, the Korea Coast Guard will maintain a cooperation framework with coastal states' search and rescue agencies.
The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) plans to focus on supporting the passage of 26 Korean vessels currently stranded through the Strait of Hormuz. As for lifting the advisory to refrain from operations, because all risk factors in the Strait of Hormuz have not been resolved, the advisory for the area will remain in place as it is now.
Carriers agreed with the outcome of the meeting and said they will decide on the timing of vessel passage after observing follow-up announcements from relevant governments on passage methods and the transit status of foreign vessels.