Saudi Arabia


Map of Middle East. March 2, 2026
Operations continue as normal at most Middle East ports  

Most facilities operating normally, with exceptions in Bahrain, Oman and Saudi Arabia.
Kota Odyssey vessel. February 16, 2026
PIL’s LNG-powered Kota Odyssey makes maiden call at Saudi Arabian port  

Container vessel marks first entry into the Red Sea with call at Red Sea Gateway Terminal.
Saudi Arabia flag. December 4, 2025
Saudi Arabia bans open-loop scrubber use with HSFO at its ports  

Ships must switch to compliant fuel or closed-loop systems, GAC advises.