THE situation in the Middle East Gulf remains fluid and conditions may change at short notice in response to local authority guidance.

United Arab Emirates

• Fujairah and Khor Fakkan: all port activities and business operations are proceeding effectively and without disruption.
• 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 and ADNOC SPM Terminal are operational.
• Khor Fakkan Container Terminal — in light of the significant increase in cargo calls, all six berths are fully operational, while 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.
• Jebel Ali, Hamriyah and Sharjah ports: all terminal port operations are normal.
• Khalifa — 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 Group 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.

Kuwait

• All ports are operating normally. No stoppage of operations has been reported.
• 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 open. Currently, Terminals 4 and 5 are operating, but Terminal 1 is closed.

Oman

• The Sultanate of Oman has issued a Notice to Mariners that sets out a temporary, coordinated traffic management plan for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz due to heightened safety risks. At a high level, it establishes that Oman, working with the IMO and regional partners, is introducing controlled and phased vessel movements using temporary routing corridors, as the normal Traffic Separation Scheme is currently considered unsafe. Ships will be grouped, scheduled and individually instructed on when and how to transit, with requirements to wait in designated holding areas, maintain communications, and follow strict navigation and safety protocols. The aim is to reduce collision risk, maintain safe flow of traffic and ensure continued freedom of navigation during a period of elevated operational risk.
• 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.
• All ports are ISPS Level 1.
• Airspace is open.
  
  

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 is operational with limited flight services. Crew changes are possible in Bahrain subject to flight availability.
• ISPS security level remains at Level 1.

Qatar

•  All ports are operational. 
• The Ministry of Transport 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.

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 are fully operational.
• ISPS level remains at Level 1.
• Airspace remains open.

Iraq

• Iraqi High Maritime Authority has issued a circular requiring all vessels in its territorial waters to keep Automatic Identification System active at all times, with unauthorised shutdown or tampering subject to legal action.
• Iraqi ports (Umm Qasr ports North and South, and Khor al Zubair) ports are operating with the number of ships entering and departing constantly increasing.
• Basrah Oil Terminal and SPM Somo Terminal have ceased export operations. BOT expected to resume crude oil within several days. SPM is working but not at full capacity.
• Fresh water supply and food purchasing/provisioning are available.
• Crew change is available, but there is a delay in issuing visas.
• Shore leave (for emergency medical treatment) available. 

Source: Inchcape Shipping Services — the appointed Lloyd’s Agents in UAE, Oman, Kuwait Qatar and Iraq. Status last updated July 1, 1100 hrs UAE local time