The information provided to us about restrictions imposed by each country on ships are updated below where more information about UAE ports is now available including the amendment to the restrictions imposed by Abu Dhabi Petroleum ports published on 7 June 2017.
As the situation may change it is strongly recommended to contact a local agent for the latest and detailed information prior to scheduling a port call in the area:
The Ports and Maritime Affairs at Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications has declared that all Bahrain Ports and territorial waters will remain suspended for marine navigation from and to State of Qatar effective from 6th June 2017.
Qatari-flagged ships are banned from Saudi ports, as are ships owned and operated by Qatari nationals or having Qatari personnel onboard. Cargoes of Qatari origin will be refused permission for discharge.
Immigration of Qatari Nationals has been suspended, and all Qatari visitors and residents have been given two weeks to leave UAE territory. UAE citizens are banned from travelling to Qatar. The UAE land border is closed to Qatari cargo.
The following ships and cargo categories are not allowed:
– please note the different restrictions compared to above.
Following ships and cargo categories are not allowed:
Ships flying Qatar flags or ships destined to or arriving from Qatar ports are not allowed to call Port of Fujairah and Fujairah Offshore Anchorage regardless their nature of call. Ships to vacate anchorage immediately if:
The following ships are not allowed in DP World, UAE Region port or its anchorage areas with immediate effect until further notice
Following ships and cargo categories are not allowed:
Following ships and cargo categories are not allowed:
It is anticipated that Qatari-flagged ships will not be permitted to enter Egyptian ports.
There is currently no indication that ships calling from Qatar or proceeding to Qatar will face difficulties.
Flights between Egypt and Qatar will be temporarily suspended.
Qatari nationals entering Egypt are likely to face difficulties.
There should be no effect on Suez Canal transits for the time being, but there may be a requirement for Qatari crew members to be replaced while crossing the Canal.
Sources include GAC.com, ukpandi.com
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