The US Federal Maritime Commission has proposed measures that could impose charges of $200,000 on Spanish-flagged vessels for each call at a US port.
The proposal follows Spain’s port ban affecting Israel, according to TradeWinds. The reported action would target ships sailing under the Spanish flag rather than setting out broader details on the scope of the measure.
The available source material does not specify the legal mechanism behind the proposed charges, the date on which they could take effect, the vessels or trades that may be covered, or whether any exemptions would apply.
It also does not provide details of Spain’s restrictions, the position of Spanish authorities, or any response from shipowners and operators.
The proposal signals a potential escalation in the maritime implications of the dispute, with Spanish-flagged shipping facing possible financial consequences when calling at US ports if the measure proceeds.