MEMBER ALERT Shipowners Claims Bureau, Inc., Manager One Battery Park Plaza 31 st Fl., New York, NY 10004 USA Tel: +1 212 847 4500 Fax: +1 212 847 4599 https://www.american-club.com American Club Member Alert – May 21, 20 2 6 1 MAY 21, 2026 INDUSTRY GUIDANCE ON SAFE MANAGEMENT OF VESSEL TRANSIT THROUGH THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ The industry associations of BIMCO, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA), INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO and the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) have recently released the publication: Industry Guidance on Safe Management of Vessel Transit Through the Strait of Hormuz. The guidance has been prepared to assist in planning and safely managing all vessel transits into, within, or out of the Gulf region where transit through the Strait of Hormuz may be required during periods of heightened regional security risk. It should be read in conjunction with the latest version of the Best Management Practices for Maritime Security (BMP-MS). For further information regarding piracy, armed robbery and maritime security matters, please refer to: https://www.american-club.com/page/piracy Members should take note of this information and be guided accordingly.