Oman opens temporary Strait of Hormuz shipping routes, says no tolls will be charged

‌Oman designated temporary routes north and south of existing shipping lanes for vessels leaving the region

Vessels will depart in groups under a phased IMO plan, with individual routing instructions

June 24, 2026 08:09

Oman said it would keep the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping without imposing any tolls and had designated two temporary routes north and south of the existing shipping lane to facilitate the safe passage of vessels departing the region.