Update on the Middle East situation

Update February 28, 2026
With the current developments in the Middle East, we have launched this live updates section to keep you informed of the latest operational information. Please bookmark this link for future reference.

• At this point, our operations continue as normal keeping the safety of our teams as our top priority.
• We encourage our customers and partners to refer to official government sources for the latest information.

We will continue to monitor developments closely and provide updates on this section as soon as they are made available. Please remember to visit official government and local authority sources regularly for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

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Update: 1 March 2026 – 16:50 GST

BAHRAIN (Sitra):
KBSP and Bahrain Steel are reported to not be operating currently, though no written advisory has been issued to date. Other ports remain operational.

IRAQ (Basrah Oil Terminal / Khor Al Zubair / Umm Qasr):
Operations are normal.

KUWAIT (Mina Al Ahmadi / Mina Abdulla / Mina Al Zour):
Operations are normal.

OMAN:
Mina Al Fahal - Operations are normal.
Duqm/Salalah - Official news released by Oman News Agency (ONA) regarding incidents at Duqm and Khasab – see update below.
Sohar - Harbour Master office advises normal operations at port and anchorage. All services continuing until further instructions from the Ministry of Transport and Communications.

QATAR:
Ras Laffan - Operations are normal and no official circular received. However, the port has reported significant GPS signal degradation and vessels have been advised to navigate with extreme caution, cross-check positions using alternative systems, and report any irregularities to VTS.
Mesaieed - Operations are normal and no official circular received. Hallul / Al Shaheen - Operations are normal and no official circular received.

SAUDI ARABIA (Al Jubail / Ras Tanura / Jeddah / Rabigh / Gizan / Yanbu):
Saudi ports remain under normal operations. No notice of suspension has been received from the terminals to date.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES:
Dubai - Dubai / Jebel Ali Jebel Ali port has suspended all operations and are not berthing any vessel now for cargo operation, until further notice.
Fujairah / Khorfakkan / Kalba / Dibba - Ports remain operational. No official statements or port notices received.
Sharjah - Operations are ongoing smoothly.

YEMEN (Aden / Hodeidah):
Operations are normal.

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Update 1 March 2026 16:00 GST

OMAN:
Duqm – The commercial port of Duqm was targeted by two unmanned aerial vehicles. One of the drones struck a mobile workers' housing unit, injuring an expatriate worker, while the debris of the second drone landed in an area adjacent to fuel storage tanks, with no resultant loss of life or material damage.
The Sultanate of Oman is undertaking all necessary measures to address any actions that may impinge upon the safety of the nation and those residing within it.
Source: Oman News Agency

Khasab - The Maritime Security Center has announced that an oil tanker was subjected to an attack approximately 5NM north of the port of Khasab. The entire crew of 20 individuals has been safely evacuated.
Source: Oman News Agency

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Update 1 March 2026 14:50 GST

QATAR:
The Qatari Ministry of Transport is urging all shipping lines and freight forwarding agents to continue their operations. Shipping, discharge and delivery operations at the State’s ports are to proceed as normal.

Ras Laffan: Operating with limited operations for Immigration.
Qatar Energy have advised that Ras Laffan Port is experiencing significant GPS signal degradation, which may impact the accuracy of vessel navigation and onboard positioning systems. Vessels should:
- navigate with extreme caution
- cross‑check positional data using alternative systems (RADAR, visual bearings, etc)
- maintain safe speed / distances, particularly in congested areas and during maneuvers
- Immediately report any irregularities or safety concerns to Ras Laffan VTS/PCT.
- Maintain high level of situational awareness and strictly adhere to safe operating procedures.

Mesaieed / Halul / Al Shaheen / Hamad: Ports currently operating.

The above is subject to change at any time depending on the situation and decisions by the relevant authorities.

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Update 1 March 2026 - 11:30 GST

Ras Al Khaimah, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES:
RAK Ports has issued an update confirming that operations across all its port facilities are continuing normally and without disruption.

The RAK Ports Executive and Operational management teams are in close and continuous coordination with the UAE authorities, including NCEMA, and are actively monitoring the situation.

In line with the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) code, RAK Ports is reviewing its security requirements, arrangements, and port facility security levels to ensure that all measures remain appropriate, effective, and fully compliant with regulatory requirements.

At this time, there is no change to the declared port facility security level, and no additional security measures or access restrictions are required beyond those currently in force.

Should any amendments to security levels, procedures, or operational arrangements become necessary, they will be implemented in accordance with applicable regulations and communicated promptly through official channels.

All port users are requested to maintain vigilance and continue to comply with existing security and safety procedures.

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Update: 28 February 2026 - 23:00 GST

BAHRAIN (Sitra):
KBSP and Bahrain Steel are reported to not be operating currently, though no written advisory has been issued to date. Other ports remain operational.

IRAQ (Basrah Oil Terminal / Khor Al Zubair / Umm Qasr):
Operations are normal.

KUWAIT (Mina Al Ahmadi / Mina Abdulla / Mina Al Zour):
Operations are normal.

OMAN:
Mina Al Fahal - Operations are normal.
Duqm/Salalah - Operations are normal.
Sohar - Harbour Master office advises normal operations at port and anchorage. All services continuing until further instructions from the Ministry of Transport and Communications.

QATAR:
Ras Laffan - Operations are normal and no official circular received. However, the port has reported significant GPS signal degradation and vessels have been advised to navigate with extreme caution, cross-check positions using alternative systems, and report any irregularities to VTS.
Mesaieed - Operations are normal and no official circular received. However, the port has instructed vessels to be more vigilant and apply visual navigation as per their own SOP.
Hallul / Al Shaheen - Operations are normal and no official circular received.

SAUDI ARABIA (Al Jubail / Ras Tanura / Jeddah / Rabigh / Gizan / Yanbu):
Saudi ports remain under normal operations. No notice of suspension has been received from the terminals to date.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES:
Dubai / Fujairah / Khorfakkan / Kalba / Dibba - Ports remain operational. No official statements or port notices received.
Sharjah - Operations are ongoing smoothly.

YEMEN (Aden / Hodeidah):
Operations are normal.

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Update: 28 February 2026 - 22:00 GST

QATAR: The Qatari Ministry of Transport has called on owners of maritime vessels to temporarily suspend maritime navigation, as part of several precautionary measures being put into effect against the background of recent developments in the region and to ensure highest safety and security for all maritime trips.