PMO News Portal - The Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) has deployed 13 new service vessels across commercial ports. Among these are four 1,800-horsepower tugboats, which are expected to increase the safety and speed of berthing and unberthing operations for incoming and outgoing ships.

According to Saeed Rasouli, Deputy Minister of Roads and Urban Development and Managing Director of the PMO, the new assets will enhance the overall quality of maritime services in Iranian ports while responding to growing demands for safer and more efficient vessel handling.

Upgraded Capabilities in Search and Rescue Operations

The fleet expansion also includes nine newly built maritime search and rescue (SAR) vessels. Designed for high-speed operations in shallow waters, these vessels feature a draft of only 80 centimeters and can operate at speeds exceeding 30 knots.

“These vessels significantly improve our ability to conduct SAR missions across shallow and coastal areas under national jurisdiction,” Rasouli stated. “They expand the PMO’s operational reach and strengthen our emergency response infrastructure.”

Nationwide Deployment and Additional Infrastructure Readiness

The advanced SAR vessels will be distributed across all coastal provinces, ensuring consistent maritime safety standards throughout the country. In parallel, the PMO has also completed the construction of nine firefighting trucks and two mobile loading arms for handling petroleum cargo, all of which are now ready for operational deployment.

The developments are part of Iran’s national strategy to modernize port services, upgrade maritime infrastructure, and align more closely with international maritime safety and operational standards