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The United Nations shipping authority has warned of the potential consequences of a toll for ships passing through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, as reported by Reuters recently. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has stated that such a measure could create a „dangerous precedent.“ The authority emphasizes that the freedom of navigation should not be restricted.
International reactions and legal framework
The discussion about a possible toll was initiated, according to the article, by statements from Iranian officials that arose during the two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. According to the IMO, there is no international agreement that permits the introduction of tolls for passing through international straits. The organization warns that implementing such a regulation could jeopardize the stability and security of shipping routes.
„According to UNCLOS, ships have the right of passage through international straits. States bordering the strait may not restrict this right or suspend transit passage,“ said an IMO spokesperson according to Reuters.
