Shipping Lines

Iran lodges protest to IMO over rising rhetoric

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to the UK Mohsen Baharvand has penned a letter to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to protest the rhetoric recently raised against Tehran after suspicious incidents with tankers in Persian Gulf.

Security official:

Israel behind incidents with tankers off UAE coasts

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – A security official has said that Israel had been transferring cyber experts and equipment to the UAE to disrupt airlines and shipping lines before the incidents with tankers on Tuesday.

Iranian ship "Paya" grounded in Volga River

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – An Iranian cargo ship by the name of "Paya" en route to the Russian port of Astrakhan grounded in the Volga-kaspi sik Canal on Monday.

A ship targeted off Oman, British military group says

TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – A ship reportedly came under attack off the coast of Oman in the Arabian Sea, a British military group said Friday, offering few other details.

6 dead, several missing after ferry ship sinks off Indonesia

TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) – At least six people were killed after a ferry ship sank in the waters of the Bali Strait late Tuesday.

Indonesia releases Iranian-flagged MT Horse vessel

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – Iranian-flagged MT Horse vessel which has been seized in Indonesian waters since January 24, has been released.

Japanese fishing boat collides with Russian ship

TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) – A Japanese fishing boat collided with a 662-ton Russian ship on Wed.

Egypt starts expanding Suez Canal's southern stretch

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – Egypt started dredging works for expanding the Suez Canal's southern section to allow two-way traffic in the international man-made waterway, the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) announced Saturday.

Saudi ship targeted near western port of Yanbu: report

TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) – Some sources have suggested that a Saudi ship may have been attacked near the western Saudi port of Yanbu.

Armed Forces Spox:

Iran to respond to 'Saviz' ship attack perpetrators

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – A spokesman with the Iranian Armed Forces said that after conducting an investigation into the incident of ship 'Saviz', Iran will no doubt respond to its perpetrators.

First ship passes through Suez Canal after days of crisis

TEHRAN, Mar. 30 (MNA) – The first vessel to cross the Suez Canal after the days-long "traffic jam" was reportedly a Hong Kong-flagged cargo ship under the name of "YM Wish".

Iranian ship comes under attack in Mediterranean sea

TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – Ali Ghiasian, spokesman for the Iranian Shipping Company, said that part of the Shahr-e Kord cargo ship was damaged in the terrorist attack in the international waters of the Mediterranean sea.

Iran-S. Africa-Latin America shipping line to be launched

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – The head of the non-oil trade and export development commission of the Iranian Chamber of Cooperatives informed of the establishment of a direct line between Iran-South Africa and Latin American countries.

Largest Iranian containership docks at Shahid Rajaee Port

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – The director general of Hormozgan Ports and Maritime Organization announced that the largest Iranian containership has docked at Shahid Rajaee Port in south Iran.

Iran, Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan to form shipping lines

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – A regular shipping line will be established between the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Russian Federation, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan.

Genaveh-Kuwait container shipping line launched: official

TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA) – Head of Genaveh Ports and Maritime Department Davood Bahadori on Wed. revealed the launch of Genaveh-Kuwait container shipping line.

Transporting medicines, medical equipment subject to US sanctions: IFDA chief

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – The Head of Iran’s Food and Drug Administration (IFDA) Mohammad Reza Shanehsaz said that transportation of medicines and medical equipment are subject to the US sanctions.

No casualties for Iranian container ship run aground in Singapore Strait: IRISL

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – In a statement on Thursday, the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) announced that there have been no casualties or death toll for the Iranian container ship which have reportedly had an accident in Singapore Strait.

US to warn shippers against storing Iranian oil

TEHRAN, Mar. 10 (MNA) – Trump administration will soon issue advisories warning shippers, port officials and insurance companies against the practice of storing Iranian oil and avoiding US sanctions on Iran, a senior State Department official said on Monday.

Supporting development of shipping lines for export promotion, TPOI’s main policies

TEHRAN, Mar. 02 (MNA) – Head of Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) Hamid Zadboum said on Mon. that backing continuation of activity of shipping lines is one of the main policies of his organization for promoting exports and export activities.

Iran's annual shipping capacity at 12.5 million tons

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – The deputy head of Iran's Ports and Maritime Organisation Jalil Eslami announced shipping capacity of the country to stand at 12.5 million tons per annum.

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.

Chabahar-Muscat shipping line to start operation next week

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Chabahar-Muscat passenger shipping line will start operation to commute passengers next week, an official from maritime and port organization of Sistan and Balouchestan province announced on Wednesday.

Laws announced on establishing Iran-Kazakhstan commercial shipping

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – In a letter to the Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, the Speaker of the Parliament Ali Larijani announced the laws on agreement for launching a shipping line between Iran and Kazakhstan in the Caspian Sea.

Iran’s new shipping line to eastern Mediterranean to be inaugurated: CEO

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Chief Executive of Bulk Carrier Company of the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) Mohammadreza Mohammadi Banaei said that planning is underway for the inauguration of new shipping line special of transporting general goods from Iranian ports to eastern Mediterranean Sea and vice versa.

Deputy navy cmdr.:

Iranian navy ready to fulfill mission in Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic Ocean

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – The Deputy Commander of Naval Forces of the Iranian Army for Human Resources Affairs 2nd Real Admiral Rahim Gheytasvand said that Iranian navy fleet is ready to fulfill its mission in the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean to safeguard interests of the country.

Iran Navy keeping an eye on ‘insecure’ Red Sea: Cmdr. Khanzadi

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Commander of Iranian Navy Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said Wed. that the Navy is keeping an eye on the Red Sea as an ‘insecure’ body of water.