Mohammad Rastad

Sanctions to have no effect on activity of Iranian seafarers

TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) – CEO of Iranian Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) said that sanctions imposed against the country did not affect the activity of Iranian seafarers and maritime industry of the country.

Iran to build new major trade port in Makran

TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – PMO Head Mohammad Rastad informed that Iran is to construct a new major trade port with the ability to receive ocean ships along the southern Makran coast.

Iran to set up largest trade-commercial port around Jask: PMO

TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – Chief Executive of Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) said that the largest commercial port will be established around Jask, Hormozgan province, south of Iran.

11 projects inaugurated in Anzali Port, N Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – In a ceremony on Tuesday, 11 projects were either inaugurated or kicked off to boost the strategic Iranian port in the Caspian Sea. 

Iran to build a giant port along southern coasts

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Iran is planning to build a giant port along the coast of Mokran, southern Sistan and Baluchestan province, a senior official said.

Iranian ports ink sister agreements with 40 ports worldwide

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – Deputy Minister of Roads and Urban Development said that Iranian ports have signed sisterhood agreements with 40 ports in the world.

Tehran urges IMO to begin legal proceedings against US threat on Iranian tankers

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – In a video conference with Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Kitack Lim, the CEO of Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) Mohammad Rastad criticized US' threats against the Iranian oil tankers carrying gasoline to Venezuela in the recent week and called for the international body to launch legal proceedings against the US over the case.

PMO resumes constructing port projects halted due to COVID-19

TEHRAN, May 04 (MNA) – Ports and Maritime Organization [PMO] resumed construction of port projects, which were ceased due to the outbreak of coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, in the country.

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Construction of 150,000-tons silo kicks off in Chabahar port

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – The Deputy Minister of Roads and Transportation Mohammad Rastad said that construction operation of a 150,000-ton silo started in Chabhar port.

SABITI oil tanker to arrive in Bandar Abbas within 9 days: PMO CEO

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Chief Executive of Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) Mohammad Rastad said that Iran’s missle-stricken SABITI oil tanker will arrive in Bandar Abbas within the next nine days for repair and maintenance.

Exports from Iranian ports rise 7% in H1

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – “In the first half of the current Iranian year (ending on September 22, 2019) exports from Iranian ports increased by seven percent, compared to the same period in the year before,” Deputy Minister of Roads and CEO of Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) Mohammad Rastad said on Wednesday.

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UK-flagged oil tanker ‘Stena Impero’ to leave Bandar Abbas soon

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – Deputy Minister of Roads and CEO of Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) Mohammad Rastad made the remarks on the sidelines of signing a contract for construction of mechanized terminal for minerals at the venue of Shahid Rajaee Port on Tue. and said, “banning UK-flagged oil tanker ‘Stena Impero’ has been lifted and will leave Bandar Abbas soon.”

Iran to host intl. conference on coasts, ports and marine structures

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – Iran will host the International Conference on Coasts, Ports and Marine Structures (ICOPMAS) in November 2020, a senior official said.

Green ports to be established in Iran: PMO head

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – Head of Iran Maritime and Ports Organization (PMO) informed of a plan to convert Iran’s ports to green ones based on environmental parameters and via creating balance between maritime activities and the environment.