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". However, the ministry stressed that the resumption is dependent on rigorous adherence to approved preventive controls and technical requirements. It urged all vessel owners, maritime operators, and seafarers to fully comply with the maritime regulations and instructions. It also underlined the need to ensure the availability of all required safety and security equipment on board vessels before and during sailing to avoid risks.
