World : Oman Against Mandatory Transit Fees In Strait Of Hormuz, Backs Voluntary Arrangements

JUST IN: 🇴🇲 Oman says it does not agree to impose transit fees on ships in Strait of Hormuz.

JUST IN: Oman says it does not agree to impose transit fees on ships in Strait of Hormuz.@BRICSNews

Oman says 'no transit fees' in any future arrangement on Hormuz

Oman says 'no transit fees' in any future arrangement on Hormuz Oman's top diplomat said no transit fees would be imposed in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday after Muscat and Tehran, which border the key waterway, had earlier said they were discussing service costs. Badr Albusaidi said future arrangements regarding the Strait do not entail the imposition of any transit fees, during a meeting of Gulf foreign ministers in the Bahraini capital Manama with US Secretary Marco Rubio - whose administration has repeatedly opposed any fees or tolls.

Oman Rules Out Transit Fees in Future Strait of Hormuz Shipping Arrangements

MUSCAT, Jun 25: Oman has said future arrangements governing the Strait of Hormuz will not involve the introduction of transit fees, as it expressed support for a memorandum of unde...

Oman Tells UN It’s Against Imposing Transit Fees in Hormuz

Oman told the United Nations’ shipping agency that it doesn’t support imposing transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz, an approach which might set the sultanate at odds with Iran, which is pushing to charge passing freighters for navigation.

Oman establishes temporary shipping corridor through Strait of Hormuz

Muscat: Oman has coordinated with the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to establish a temporary maritime corridor for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Oman News Agency (ONA).The temporary route will be available to all vessels based on navigational coordinates announced by the IMO and the relevant Omani authorities, with ships required to coordinate transit arrangements directly with the organisation.ONA said the measure reflects Oman's responsibility towards the Strait of Hormuz and its vital role in the global economy, while reaffirming the Sultanate's commitment to international law and the law of the sea, ensuring freedom of navigation through the strategic waterway without the imposition of transit fees.The agency added that the move is also consistent with the outcomes of diplomatic efforts and understandings reached between the United States and Iran.