THE situation remains fluid, and conditions may change at short notice in response to local authority guidance.

United Arab Emirates

• Fujairah and Khor Fakkan:
• Following last night’s incident, the situation at Fujairah and Khor Fakkan ports is stable. The fire has been contained by civil defence, port access has reopened and no further drone activity or alerts have been reported. Cargo operations at the main quay are resuming, with bunkering and anchorage services continuing as normal. Boat operations from Fujairah anchorage have resumed. (updated)
• The Fujairah Oil Tanker Terminal (FOTT) is mostly operational, according to the latest update from the port. Berth 6 is offline and under maintenance. Berths 4 and 5 have been designated to enhance cargo handling operations and alleviate berthing congestion. The current estimated waiting period for berthing is three weeks for breakbulk, bulk, general cargo and ro-ro vessels
• Vopak Terminal is operational.
• ADNOC SPM Terminal is operational.
• General cargo and container discharge operations are proceeding as scheduled at both the Fujairah and Khor Fakkan Terminals, without disruption.
  Navigational warning No. 01/2026 has been disseminated, addressing reported incidents of intermittent GPS signal spoofing and jamming in offshore areas of Fujairah. These disruptions may lead to a loss of positional accuracy, erratic vessel movements on Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS), and potentially misleading positional information. Mariners are advised to consider this area as high risk.
• Anchorage services are all normal without interruption.
• Jebel Ali, Hamriyah and Sharjah ports: all terminal port operations are normal.
• Khalifa port terminals — port operations are normal.
• STS operations are resumed in Dubai waters anchorage with tug assistance as of now; each operation will be assessed separately. No underway STS is permitted till further notice.
• Ruwais and Abu Dhabi petroleum ports are operational. Ruwais PPA (ISPS Level 2) and Abu Dhabi Ports (ISPS Level 1). Abu Dhabi Ports confirmed that all UAE ports managed and operated by AD ports remain fully open and are operating as usual.
• Ras al Khaimah ports remain open and are operating normally. RAK Ports Group will implement a Marine Risk Surcharge applicable to all vessels calling at its ports, harbours, anchorages and approaches.
• Dubai airport has resumed operations at 90% capacity.
  

   

   

   

  Kuwait

  • All ports are operating normally. No stoppage of operations has been reported and no official information from the port authorities.
  • Coastguard notice: kindly note that entry permits for foreign vessels arriving from Iraqi ports are temporarily suspended until further notice.
  • Shuaiba and Shuwaikh ports ISPS Level 2.
  • Airspace is partially reopened.

   

  Oman

  • Current status: all ports are fully operational.
  • Vessels calling at all Oman ports must submit an official letter stating that they are not carrying any dangerous goods on board. If any dangerous goods are found, the type of cargo must be specified in detail, and the vessel must await the Ministry’s approval before entering Omani territorial waters.
  • The following notification was received from the Mina Al Fahal terminal (crude oil) loading facility. All vessels scheduled to call at MAF are to ensure their Doppler log is fully operational. This precaution is necessary due to ongoing GPS interference in the area. Vessels without a functioning Doppler log cannot be berthed due to safety requirements.
  • Qalhat LNG terminal, Sur and Mina al Fahal, Muscat: ISPS Level 2. All other ports: ISPS Level 1. The instructions are that vessels must inform port control if any IMDG or Military cargo is on board to obtain permission from the authority.
  • Airspace remains open, although some international flight routes have been suspended.

  Saudi Arabia

  • There are presently no alerts or warnings issued by the local port authorities. All operational activities are functioning at full capacity.
  • Flights have resumed out of KSA. Emirates is not flying to Dammam. FlyDubai, Air Arabia, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways are operating from Dammam. FlyDubai is operating and connecting Emirates passengers from Dubai to onward connections.
    

     

    Bahrain

    • Vessel movements in Bahrain have resumed. However, operations remain limited due to the current situation. BAPCO operations remain suspended.
    • APM Terminals port operations have resumed from 0600 hrs to 1800 hrs.
    • 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.
    • ISPS security level remains at Level 1.

     

    Qatar

    • Ministry of Transport announces the full return of maritime navigation activities all day long for all types of maritime vessels and ships, as of May 2, 2026, from 0000 hrs. (updated)
    • 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.
    • Qatar Airways has announced the return of passenger flights to Baghdad, Basra and Erbil in Iraq, starting on May 10, 2026.

     

    Egypt

    • No alerts/notifications have been issued by the local authorities.
    • All ports and the Suez Canal are operating without disruption.
    • (Egyptair) commenced operating some flights to and from MEG countries.

     

    Jordan

    • Jordan remains stable. Authorities continue to issue general public awareness guidelines purely as precautionary measures. There are no security incidents inside Jordan.
    • All operations remain normal at Aqaba port. Terminals, marine services, cargo handling and gate operations are functioning without disruption. Maritime navigation and cargo operations are proceeding smoothly and without delay.
    • Royal Jordanian and the Jordanian airspace remain open; flights to Qatar, UAE, Syria, Bahrain and Kuwait remain closed.

     

    Pakistan

    • All ports remain fully operational.
    • ISPS level remains at Level 1.
    • Airspace remains open, with no operational impact reported.

     

    Iraq

    • Iraqi ports (Umm Qasr ports North and South, and Khor al Zubair) are working normally.
    • Basrah Oil Terminal and SPM Somo Terminal have ceased export operations.
    • No port restrictions or emergency measures in place.
    • Fresh water supply available.
    • Food purchasing/provisioning available.
    • Crew change is available, but there is a delay in issuing the visa.
    • Shore leave (for emergency medical treatment) available.

     

    Cyprus

    • All ports remain fully operational.
    • ISPS level remains at Level 1.
    • Airports and airspace remain open, with no operational impact reported (flight scheduling almost back to normal).

     

    Lebanon

    • All ports remain operational, with no alerts or warnings issued by the local port authorities so far. South of Lebanon is in an unstable operational situation.
    • ISPS level remains at Level 1.
    • Airspace remains open and operating only Middle East Airlines flights.
    • Both the private and public sectors are operating normally.

     

    Israel

    • Eilat, Ashkelon, Ashdod, Hedera and Haifa are fully open for business and functioning at full capacity.
    • Ashdod port is not accepting ro-ro vessels due to the previously advised restrictions.
    • No ship has left Israel or was forced to leave outside its schedule.  
    • Airspace is now open but restricted. Flights are coming in and out of Israel on a limited basis, with restrictions.
    • An Israeli Navy briefing stated: To maintain maritime security, a temporary safety zone has been established along the Israeli coast; vessels with a scheduled port call within 24 hours may remain in the designated anchorage area; AIS systems — it is recommended to switch off the system after entering the Israeli EEZ to prevent civil surveillance from online tracking sites. (updated)

     

    Source: Inchcape Shipping Services — the appointed Lloyd’s Agents in UAE, Oman, Kuwait Qatar and Iraq. Status last updated May 5, 1100 hrs UAE local time