Maritime Cooperation

India stresses fulfilling commitments for developing Chabahar

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – India emphasized fulfillment of commitments for the development of Chabahar Port.
2021-04-17 10:30
Iran, Pakistan navies cooperating on maritime peace, security

TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – A senior Iranian commander said the navies of the Islamic Republic and Pakistan are cooperating in line with the plans to boost maritime peace and security.
2021-04-03 18:19
'There is no day off when it comes to security'

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – Referring to the importance of holding the Iranian-Russian ‘Marine Security Belt’ drills amid coronavirus pandemic, the spokesperson of the drill said that there is no day off when it comes to security.
2021-02-16 09:16
Iran ready to enhance maritime coop. with Pakistan: envoy

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – The Iranian envoy to Pakistan has called for stepping up cooperation between the two neighbors in the field of maritime trade.
2021-01-29 13:28
Pakistan emphasizes expansion of maritime ties with Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – Rahim Hayat Qureshi, Ambassador of Pakistan to Iran, said Islamabad emphasizes the development of maritime and economic relations with Tehran.
2020-12-20 18:17
Caspian containerized line kicks off between Iran, Russia

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – The activity of Caspian containerized line between Islamic Republic of Iran and Russia’s port of Astrakhan began on Saturday.
2020-12-05 18:00
Iran, Kazakhstan stress transportation cooperation

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – Representatives of Iran and Kazakhstan explored the avenues for boosting bilateral cooperation in the transportation sector.
2020-11-24 17:00
Rear admiral Khanzadi:

Iran's Navy seeking development of maritime civilization

TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said that Islamic Republic of Iran’s Navy is seeking development of maritime civilization.
2020-07-05 20:31
Iran carries out 90% of its trade via sea: PMO deputy

TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) – Deputy Chief Executive of Ports and Maritime Organization [PMO] for Maritime Affairs said that 90 percent of Iran’s trade and business is done via sea.
2020-06-25 03:00
Goods loading, unloading operations at 10% decline this year: PMO

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – According to the Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO), loading and unloading operations in Iranian ports registered about 10 percent decline in the current year [from March 21, 2019, to March 19, 2020] as compared to the last year’s corresponding period.
2020-03-19 03:00
Iran, Pakistan mull over latest situation of transport fleet in joint borders

TEHRAN, Mar. 05 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran and Pakistan reviewed the latest situation of transit of nationals and transport fleet in joint borders of the two countries.
2020-03-05 18:12
Iran, Oman to ink maritime trade shipping agreement

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran and Oman will sign a maritime trade shipping agreement.
2020-02-26 20:26
Iran, Oman ink coop. agreement in shipping, maritime field

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – The Director General of Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) for Market Development Affairs Mohammad-Ali Asl Saeedipour revealed the signing and sealing of a cooperation agreement between Iran and Oman in the field of cargo and passenger maritime transport with low tariff rates.
2019-12-28 16:45
Iran, Russia, China start joint maritime maneuver

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Iran, Russia and China commenced a four-day joint maritime drill in the Indian Ocean and the Sea of Oman area on Friday.
2019-12-27 09:45
China to hold maritime drill with Iran, Russia on Friday: spox

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Defense Ministry spokesperson Wu Qian said on Thursday that China, Iran and Russia are to hold the planned joint maritime exercise from Friday to Monday in the Gulf of Oman.
2019-12-26 13:07
Rear Admiral Rastegari:

Iran indigenizes over 70% of ship equipment manufacturing

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Head of Iranian Defense Ministry's Marine Industries Organization Rear Admiral Rastegari said that more than 70 percent of equipment of vessels has been indigenized in the country.
2019-12-24 22:40
Iranian, Pakistani navy chiefs discuss ties in Islamabad

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi and Pakistan’s Naval Chief Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi discussed on Monday cooperation in the maritime sector.
2019-12-09 16:25
Iran, Russia review expansion of maritime ties

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – The Head of Ports and Maritime Organization of Iran met Head of Russia’s Federal Agency for Maritime and River Transportation in Moscow.
2019-12-04 13:05
PMO CEO:

US sanctions jeopardize world’s maritime industry

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – Chief Executive of Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) Mohammad Rastad said that US sanctions have endangered maritime industry in the entire world.
2019-11-29 16:51
An oil vessel to be put into operation next month: PMO official

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – The Director General of Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) for Technical and Engineering Affairs Farhad Montaser Kouhsari revealed the construction of nine service vessels in the country, valued at €112 million.
2019-11-25 16:42
5th Sea & Offshore Expo 2019 to kick off on Dec. 15-17

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – The 5th edition of Sea & Offshore Expo 2019 will be held on Dec. 15-17, 2019 in tandem with materializing objectives and policies of resistance economy and naming the current year after “Boosting Domestic Production”.
2019-10-13 13:27
Imports, exports volume increases in H1: Deputy roads min.

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Deputy Minister of Roads and Urban Development and CEO of Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) Mohammad Rastad on Wednesday said that imports and exports volume increased in the country in the first half of the current year (March 21 – Sept. 22).
2019-10-09 13:48
Iran, Qatar to hold 15th joint coast guard meeting today

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – The 15th joint coast guard meeting of Iran and Qatar will be held on Sunday in Tehran in a bid to develop bilateral cooperation and promote good neighborliness.
2019-08-04 10:17
Iran, Russia coop. to boost security of intl. waters: navy admiral

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – Iranian navy Admiral Parviz Salimi Panah said maritime cooperation between Iran and Russia will increase security in international waters.
2019-07-31 11:25
Iran, Russia sign MoU on maritime defense cooperation

TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – Iran and Russia have, for the first time in the history of their relations, signed an agreement on maritime defense cooperation.
2019-07-30 09:53
Stranded Iranian vessel sets sail from Brazil after refueling: report

TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – An Iranian ship called Bavand, which had been stranded in the territorial waters of Brazil for almost two months, set sail from Brazil on Monday after receiving fuel from state-run Petroleo Brasileiro, the port of Paranaguá said.
2019-07-30 09:13
Iran, UAE to hold joint coast guard meeting in Tehran

TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – The 6th joint coast guard meeting between Iran and the UAE will be held in Tehran today.
2019-07-30 08:45
Pakistan navy flotilla to dock at Iran's Bandar Abbas

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – In line with Pakistan’s maritime tradition and to further strengthen the existing warm and cordial bilateral relations, a Pakistan Navy Flotilla comprising four Navy Ships will dock at Bandar Abbas, Iran from 6 - 9 January.
2019-01-05 13:59
Iran navy to send fleet to Italy in near future: Cmdr. Khanzadi

TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – Iran’s Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said Wed. a naval fleet will be dispatched to Italy in the near future.
2018-11-14 15:01
18 foreign companies to attend maritime expo on Kish Island

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – The managing director of Iran’s Ports and Marine Organization (PMO) said despite the US’s pressures, 18 international companies have registered to attend the international maritime exhibition which is set to be held on Kish Island in December.
2018-11-13 18:22