PMO News Portal - Pointing out that sea-based development has various dimensions, one of which is maritime transport, Ali Akbar Marzban, deputy for maritime affairs of the Ports and Maritime Organization stated: We also have various branches in the field of maritime transport, which include the commercial cargo fleet, the maritime service and support fleet, and the passenger transport fleet.
He continued: we have numerous islands and ports in the Persian Gulf and one of the policies of sea-based development is the expansion of maritime passenger lines to the extent needed in passenger transport, including residents and natives of the coastal strip, and domestic and foreign tourists.
The Deputy of Maritime Affairs of the Ports and Maritime Organization, emphasizing that countless steps have been taken in this direction, noted: The modernization of the maritime passenger transport fleet has been considered, and the Ports and Maritime Organization has publicly announced that those interested in investing in this field could benefit from the facilities provided from the funds managed by this organization in order to obtain long-term, interest-free loans of up to 80 percent of the ship's price.
Another measure is the development and expansion of sea passenger lines, and in this regard, Lengeh Port passenger line to the beautiful island of Kish has been launched, and the trip will take 3.5 hour.
The development of sea passenger lines between the country's ports and islands, especially the beautiful and diverse island of Boumusa, is being seriously pursued.