The Federal Authority for Land and Maritime Transport has announced the suspension of "Al-Firi" passenger transport services with the Islamic Republic of Iran until further notice, and obligated all commercial ships coming to the state to provide a statement on the health status of seafarers 72 hours before their arrival, to monitor suspicious cases between seafarers to deal with them according to health procedures The internationally recognized navy to ensure the prevention of infection transmission, in the context of the precautionary measures taken by the state to confront the emerging corona virus.

The Authority has notified the ports operating in the country of the importance of reporting any symptoms suggesting infection with the Corona virus on board anchored or present on its docks, taking into consideration the strict health guidelines imposed by the International Maritime Organization in such cases, in a manner that contributes to its encirclement and preventing its spread.