JAKARTA - Iran has begun moving towards a "selective blockade" of the Strait of Hormuz in recent days, allowing ships from certain countries to pass through the route of one-fifth of the world's oil supply.
The maritime news and analysis service, Lloyd's List, reported that a number of countries are in talks with Iran to be able to transit and pass through the Islamic Republic's territorial waters in the Strait. These countries include India, Pakistan, Iraq, Malaysia, and China.
According to Lloyd's quoted by Al Jazeera on Friday, March 20, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is developing a new verification and registration system related to the "selective blockade".
At least nine ships have transited and passed through Iran's Larak Island corridor in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, March 18, and one tanker reportedly paid about $2 million for the transit.
An expert in international trade and maritime law, Alex Mills, said that this new registration system offers a short-term solution, but may face obstacles from the insurance industry.
"Iran's proposal to allow ships sailing through Iranian waters, stopping at Iranian ports, and declaring all cargo destinations is very interesting. This is in contrast to the old approach of 'hiding' when entering Iranian waters and poses additional security risks for ships during conflicts," said Mills.
"I remain unconvinced this will make it possible for vessels to operate due to insurance, safety and operational security issues, as well as existing sanctions regimes, but as the conflict continues, this may be a risk worth taking for some companies and vessels," he continued.
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