PMO News Portal - Allahmorad Afifipour, Director General of
Maritime Affairs and PMO and spokesperson for Nowruz marine transport
operations, announced that from March 13 to March 26, 2025, over 3.5 million
tourist and passenger trips were successfully carried out without any reported
incidents. During this period, approximately 500,000 vehicles were also
transported between the mainland and the islands using landing crafts.
He highlighted the continuous 24-hour presence and
supervision of government and regulatory representatives across Iran’s coastal
regions, ensuring smooth and secure maritime operations.
Addressing the challenges posed by adverse weather
conditions, he noted that rough seas persisted for 72 hours along Iran’s
southern coasts.
However, timely public notifications and strict adherence to
PMO advisories, in coordination with the Iranian Meteorological Organization
and provincial authorities, led to a temporary suspension of marine tourism
services, effectively preventing any incidents.
Afifipour urged the public to avoid boarding unauthorized
boats, which are frequently advertised on social media, warning that such
vessels lack essential safety measures.
He further advised marine tourists and passengers to use
only licensed maritime transport services, emphasizing that these services not
only provide standardized safety measures and fair pre-approved fares but are
also regularly inspected and certified by the Ports and Maritime Organization.