Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO)

PMO chairman:

Number of Iran's merchant ships in Caspian Sea rises to 87

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – The chairman of the Iranian Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) says that the number of commercial ships at the Caspian Sea that Iran possesses has increased to 87.

PMO:

Over 150 mln tons of goods loaded, unloaded at Iranian ports

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – The Iranian Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) said that 155.429 million tons of goods were loaded and unloaded at the Iranian ports in the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21, 2024).

46 mn tons of oil cargo loaded at Iranian ports in 7 months

TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) – Figures by Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) show that loading of crude oil and petroleum products in the Iranian ports reached just more than 46.075 million metric tons (mt) in the seven months to October 21.

In 6 months;

Over 10 million tons of basic goods unloaded at Iranian ports

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – The Iranian Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) said 10,631,476 tons of basic commodities were unloaded at the ports of the country in the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21, 2024).

In 5 months;

Loading, unloading of goods in Shahid Bahonar port up by 34%

TEHRAN, Sep. 17(MNA)–The loading and unloading of goods in Shahid Bahonar port, in southern Hormozgan province, grew by 34 percent during the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (starting from March 20), a provincial official said.

Oil, non-oil-exports from Iran’s Bandar Anzali up 46%

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – Oil- and non-oil exports from Bandar Anzali port complex in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21, 2024) registered an about 46% rise, an official at Ports and Maritime Organization said.

Basic commodities unloading at Iranian ports increases 14%

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – The unloading of basic goods at the Iranian ports rose 14 percent during the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-July 21), compared to the same period in the past year.

Iran, Kyrgyzstan agree on MoU for port development

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) and the National Investments Agency of Kyrgyzstan have agreed on a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the development of the southern ports of Iran.

Iran's maritime transit up 49% during Raeisi Admin.

TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization. (PMO) said in a report that since August 2021, both the sea trade and transit are recording 10 and 49 percent growth respectively in 2024 compared to the same period in the last year.

Exports through Shahid Rajaei port hit a new record high

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – An Iranian economic official in the southern Iranian province of Hormozgan says the exports through the Shahid Rajaei port has hit a new record high for the this year.

Iran releases seven more crew members of seized ship

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – Iran has released seven more crew members of the Portuguese-flagged ship MSC Aries, which was seized by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) in mid-April.

PMO chief:

Iran, Cuba mull over building ships for South American states

TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – The head of Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) has said that Iran and Cuba have held talks on ship construction, with the aim of utilizing domestic capacity to meet the needs of South American countries.

194 mn tons of goods loaded, unloaded at Iran ports in 10 mos

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – Some 194 million tons of goods were loaded and unloaded at ports affiliated with the Iranian Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) in the first 10 months of the current Iranian calendar year ( March 2023 to January 2224).

Iran to prepare new maritime maps of Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – A member of the board of directors of Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) said Iran has undertaken to provide new maritime maps of the Persian Gulf.

Bushehr province holds its 1st maritime exhibition

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – The first Specialized Maritime Exhibition in southern Bushehr Province was held during January 2-5, Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) reported.

Loading, unloading of goods in ports up 7% in 8 months

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – The loading and unloading of goods in the ports of Iran increased by seven percent in the first eight months of the present Iranian calendar year (March 21-November 21), as compared to the same period in the past year.

Iran reports 2.2% annual surge in ports activity

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Figures provided by the Iranian government show activity in the country’s ports rose in the calendar year to March.

Iran says has court order to seize US tanker for collision

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – Iran’s maritime authority says it is seeking to confiscate a tanker owned by US energy company Chevron that hurt an Iranian vessel in the Persian Gulf on July 5 before illegally rerouting to the territorial waters of Oman.

Tehran, Tokyo promote port, maritime coop. in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Tehran and Tokyo discuss port and maritime cooperation in a bilateral meeting.

Iranian vessels to sail in intl. waters under Iran flag: PMO

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) has dismissed as insignificant a move by Panama to cancel registry of dozens of vessels allegedly linked to Iran.

FM statement:

Ship carrying Iranian oil left Greek waters after 6 months

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement on Wednesday evening announced that the ship carrying Iran’s oil cargo left the Greek water for its predetermined destination a few hours ago after six months.

Iran, India to meet in 2 weeks to discuss Chabahar agreement

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – An Iranian official said Saturday that an Indian delegation will visit Tehran in the next two weeks with the aim of resolving and finalizing a bilateral agreement on Chabahar port.

Iran one of active, influential countries in IMO: Official

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA)– The Deputy CEO of Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) for Maritime Affairs said that Iran has always been regarded as one of influential countries in meetings and specialized committees of International Maritime Organization.

Deputy PMO chief:

Goods transit of Iran, Russia to increase by 30mn tons likely

TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) –The two countries of Iran and Russia enjoy high potentials and capabilities to increase transit of goods and commodities up to 30 million tons.

Iran lodges complaint to IMO on ship seizure by Greek govt.

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) lodged a complaint to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) over the seizure of its tanker in Greek waters.

Iran PMO issues statement on situation of Greek tankers

TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – Issuing a statement on Sunday, the Ports and Maritime Organization of Iran (PMO) issued a statement over the latest situation of two Greek tankers seized in the waters of the Persian Gulf.

Iran, Qatar to expand ports and maritime cooperation

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Iran and Qatar maritime officials met in Tehran on Monday to confer on the expansion of ports and maritime cooperation for increasing bilateral trade.

Iran PMO calls on Greek govt. to abide by intl. maritime laws

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) –Reacting to blocking Iranian vessel from sailing by Greece, Iran's Ports and Shipping Organization (PMO) in a statement said that the action is considered 'an act of piracy', calling for abidance by intl regulations.

Tehran-Havana stress strengthening ports, maritime coop.

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran and Republic of Cuba emphasized the need for enhancing cooperation in the fields of ports and maritime.