Since June 2017, the UAE (together with KSA , Bahrain and Egypt)
has instituted restrictions on transport to and from Qatar,
including on vessels calling at Qatar. However, on 12 February
2019, Abu Dhabi Ports issued an updated CHM Direction in relation
to the implementation of restrictions against Qatar.
The restrictions, implemented by way of circulars from port
authorities or harbour masters, have included prohibitions on all
Qatari flagged vessels, vessels going to / arriving from Qatar,
irrespective of flag, and vessels having cargo destined for or
coming from Qatar, including transiting cargo.
The updated Chief Harbour Master (CHM)
Direction CHM Direction No 02/2019 cancelled the previous CHM
Direction No 03/2017 and clarified that only the following
restrictions would now apply:
