Bangkok: The Royal Thai Navy has unveiled a comprehensive timeline detailing its efforts to issue maritime warnings in response to Tropical Storm Hormuz, highlighting the importance of proactive monitoring and safety coordination with Thai businesses.

According to Thai News Agency, the Royal Thai Navy disclosed its operational timeline on March 12, 2026, at their headquarters, with Rear Admiral Parach Rattanachaiyapan serving as the spokesperson. This timeline underscores the Navy's commitment to assessing maritime risks and issuing timely warnings to ensure safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

The initial warning was issued on February 24, 2026, by the Navy's Operations Department to the Thai Shipowners Association and related companies. This warning emphasized the heightened tensions between the United States and Iran and advised maritime operators to heed safety recommendations.

A subsequent warning on March 2, 2026, highlighted the closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran's IRGC forces. It advised ships to avoid the area and provided preliminary navigation measures to address the risks.

Furthermore, a significant meeting was convened on March 6, 2026, involving government agencies, private sector representatives, and shipowners at the Royal Thai Navy Headquarters. This meeting focused on establishing guidelines for the safety of Thai cargo ships in high-risk areas, culminating in the development of comprehensive Sailing Instructions.

Since March 7, 2026, the Royal Thai Navy Operations Center, through the Maritime Traffic Control Center (MTCC), has been actively serving as the Point of Coordination (POC). This role involves monitoring Thai vessels in the high-risk zones surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, receiving reports, tracking target vessels, and maintaining communication with relevant agencies on a daily basis.

On March 10, 2026, the Navy's Operations Department released official Sailing Instructions complemented by a QR code for vessel reporting and a manual of best practices. This initiative seeks to ensure that shipping companies strictly adhere to the prescribed safety measures for their vessels.