PROTECTION AND INDEMNITY (P&I)

MARITIME OPERATIONS STATUS UPDATE – GCC REGION
Date: 19 May 2026

United Arab Emirates

  • Fujairah Port (FOTT): All berths at Oil Terminal 1 (OT1) and VLCC jetty are operational.
  • Khorfakkan Port: Fully operational; container operations proceeding normally.
  • Jebel Ali Port: All terminals operational and handling cargo.
  • Hamriyah Port & Port Khalid (Sharjah): Both ports are open and operating normally.
  • Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi): Open and fully operational.
  • Ruwais Port: Operational under ISPS Security Level 2.
  • Ras Al Khaimah Ports: Open and operating under normal conditions.

Oman

  • Port of Salalah: Gradual resumption of operations following a recent security incident; some constraints expected due to crane damage.
  • Port of Sohar: Operational with standard procedures and precautions in place.
  • Port of Duqm: Fully operational; handling containerized, general, and project cargo.

Qatar

  • Major ports (Hamad, Doha, Mesaieed, Ras Laffan) are operational.
  • Hamad Port: Fully operational; handling container and general cargo.
  • Doha Port: Operational.
  • Mesaieed & Ras Laffan: Operations ongoing.
  • Al Ruwais Port: Restricted to small craft, dhows, and barges.
  • Security Status: Operating under Level 1, with heightened vigilance advised due to regional tensions.
  • The MOT urges owners of vessels and sailors to make sure of the availability and functioning of all necessary safety and security equipment on board before and during sailing, to ensure the highest levels of safety and security for all trips.

Kuwait

  •  All ports are fully operational.
  • Shuwaikh and Shuaiba Ports are operating under Security Level 2.
  • Coastguard notice: Entry permits for foreign vessels arriving from Iraqi ports are temporarily suspended until further notice.

Saudi Arabia

  • Arabian Gulf Coast (Dammam, Jubail): Ports operational. Recent incident near Ras Tanura was contained with no disruption to port activities.
  • Red Sea Coast (Jeddah, Jizan, others): Operating under normal conditions.

Bahrain

  • Vessel movements have resumed; however, operations remain limited due to current conditions.
  • Security Level remains at Level 1.
  • Bahrain’s airspace has officially reopened, and Bahrain International Airport (BAH) is operational with limited flight services. Crew changes are possible in Bahrain subject to flight availability.

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General Advisory

  • All ports across the region are prioritizing essential cargo, including food, pharmaceuticals, and critical supplies.
  • Operators and vessels are advised to maintain heightened vigilance and adhere strictly to port authority and security guidance.
  • Delays may occur due to increased inspections, security protocols, and regional developments.

 

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