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Qatar – Influence on navigation resulting from diplomatic severance by Arabian Gulf Countries

7 June 2017 No.898

We have obtained the following information on the captioned topic from our correspondent in UAE, Gulf Agency Company (Dubai) L.L.C.:

 

Bahrain

All ports and territorial waters remain suspended for marine navigation from and to State of Qatar.

 

Saudi Arabia

Qatari flagged vessels are banned from Saudi ports.  In addition, vessels owned and operated by Qatari nationals are banned from Saudi ports.  Qatari cargoes are not permitted for discharge in Saudi ports. 

 

UAE

All Abu Dhabi Ports and Terminals

Following vessels and cargo categories are not allowed to call any port or terminal or its anchorage areas in Abu Dhabi:

-All Qatari flagged vessels
-Vessels going to/arriving from Qatar as last/next port of call, irrespective of the flag
-Vessels loading/discharging cargo destined to to/from Qatar

 

Port of Fujairah

Vessels flying Qatar flags or vessels destined to or arrival from Qatar ports are not allowed to call Port of Fujairah and Fujairah Offshore Anchorage regardless their nature of call.

Vessels to vacate anchorage immediately if:

-Arrived from Qatar
-Destined to Qatar
-Qatari flagged vessels
-Vessel Management from Qatar base company

 

Jebel Ali Port, Hamriya Port, Port Rashid

The following vessels are not allowed in DP World, UAE Region port or its anchorage areas with immediate effect until further notice:

-All Qatari flagged/owned vessels
-All vessels going to/coming from Qatar as last/next port of call, irrespective of the flag
-Vessels loading/discharging cargo destined to to/from Qatar

 

All other ports in the UAE

Situation is unclear but no official announcement yet.  All ports and territorial waters remain suspended for marine navigation from and to State of Qatar.

 

We shall keep you advised of developments in this matter.