Until further notice, this change means that no Norwegian-flagged vessels may enter the Persian Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz.

 GPS/AIS spoofing in the Arabian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Gulf of Oman continue to emerge. Sporadic disruptions to communications and radar systems have also been observed.  

Due to the escalating security situation after the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran, Norway's maritime authority announced that Norwegian-flagged ships will not be permitted to enter the Strait of Hormuz until further notice.The authority released the following official statement: "Given how the situation has developed, it is important for us to emphasize that we are now moving from a strong recommendation regarding shipping traffic in the area to a ban."

Guidance for Ships Already in the Area

It will be up to the shipping companies themselves to assess whether it is safer for their ships to leave or remain in the Strait of Hormuz area, the report added. Meanwhile It has been decided by the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) that, until further notice, entry of Norwegian-flagged vessels into the Strait of Hormuz will not be permitted. For ships already operating in the area, the NMA will continue to rely on the security assessments made by the companies themselves.

Prohibiting entry into the Strait of Hormuz.

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It does not seem like any companies will be going there anytime soon. However, given the development of the situation, it's important to note that we're shifting from strongly recommending against traffic in the area to prohibiting entry into the Strait of Hormuz. Level 3 still applies to ships already in the area," said Alf-Tore Sørheim, Director General of Shipping and Navigation.

This is an unacceptable and serious assault on civilian shipping. We are in close dialogue with companies operating under the Norwegian flag that have vessels in the area. We understand that the situation has deteriorated further and that they are now likely facing increased insecurity,” Sørheim says. 

 Until further notice

 Until further notice, this change means that no Norwegian-flagged vessels may enter the Persian Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz. Companies will remain responsible for assessing the security situation for vessels already operating in the area, should circumstances arise where leaving the area is considered safer than remaining. There are ongoing military operations in the region, and the threat level is critical, indicating that attacks are likely and conditions are highly hazardous for commercial shipping (ref. JMIC#00126).  

 Reports of extensive GPS/AIS spoofing in the Arabian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Gulf of Oman continue to emerge. Sporadic disruptions to communications and radar systems have also been observed.

About :The Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA)

The Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) (Sjøfartsdirektoratet) is a government agency under the Ministry of Trade and Industry that regulates safety, working conditions, and environmental standards for Norwegian-registered ships and foreign vessels in Norwegian waters. Based in Haugesund, it enforces international maritime rules, manages ship registers, and promotes sustainable, innovative maritime technologies

Source : Agencies + Press - Release  
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