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In a move to enhance maritime security and operational safety, global maritime organization have released on May 20 new guidance for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, reports Shipping Telegraph.
The 22-page guidance document — “Industry Guidance on the Safe Management of Vessel Transit through the Strait of Hormuz” — aims to assist in planning and safely managing vessel transits into, within or out of the Gulf region during periods of heightened regional security risk.
The document was issued jointly by major industry organisations including International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), BIMCO, Intercargo, Intertanko, IMCA and OCIMF
Vessels may face a high workload and high-stress operating environment, including GNSS jamming or spoofing.
