Qatar says maritime activities will resume immediately

July 05, 2026 07:37

DOHA: Qatar said on Sunday that maritime activities ​would resume with immediate effect, according to a Transport Ministry statement posted on X.

This reverses a June 29 advisory ‌that had ‌urged ​the temporary ‌suspension ⁠of ​sailing and fishing ⁠boats until further notice, though commercial shipping was exempted.

The ministry on Sunday urged all maritime vessel ⁠operators and users to “abide ‌by ‌the maritime regulations ​and ‌instructions in effect, to ensure ‌the highest levels of safety and security for all trips.”