Qatar resumes all maritime navigation after week-long suspension

DOHA — Qatar announced on Sunday that all maritime navigation activities have resumed with immediate effect after nearly a week of suspension.”Maritime navigation activities can now resume normally for all types of maritime vessels and ships, as of the date of this announcement,” the Ministry of Transport said in a post on X.The ministry also urged all maritime operators to comply with existing regulations and instructions to ensure the highest levels of safety and security for all voyages.The decision reverses a June 29 advisory that suspended sailing and fishing activities until further notice while exempting commercial shipping.DOHA — Qatar announced on Sunday that all maritime navigation activities have resumed with immediate effect after nearly a week of suspension.”Maritime navigation activities can now resume normally for all types of maritime vessels and ships, as of the date of this announcement,” the Ministry of Transport said in a post on X.The ministry also urged all maritime operators to comply with existing regulations and instructions to ensure the highest levels of safety and security for all voyages.The decision reverses a June 29 advisory that suspended sailing and fishing activities until further notice while exempting commercial shipping.