Iran has unilaterally released a blacklist of ships it claims violated navigation regulations in the Strait of Hormuz, which includes five vessels from South Korea's Sinokor.
According to Yonhap News on August 25, among the 45 tankers listed by Iran, five belong to Sinokor. The South Korean government stated it cannot confirm whether these ships are indeed Korean.
The Persian Gulf Shipping Authority (PGSA) of Iran announced on August 23 that the 45 tankers had breached navigation rules in the Strait of Hormuz and warned of fines and cargo seizures. However, Iran did not specify which regulations were allegedly violated.
In May, a Sinokor tanker reportedly left the Strait of Hormuz with its tracking device turned off, but it was confirmed that this vessel was not under government oversight.
A representative from Sinokor's affiliate, Janggeum Maritime, stated, "The vessel was chartered from another owner, and Sinokor is unaware of its destination or other details."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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