The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has announced some regulations on the movement of marine vessels in the context of precautionary measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The Ministry said in tweet yesterday that the vessels permitted to move are the marine vessels licensed for fishing provided that all on board hold a fishing card, in addition to marine vessels of government agencies.
Also the marine vessels designated for transportation of staffs and marine services are allowed, in addition to yachts but should make a call to the specified contact number before starting the trip to find out the route of its movement.
For watercrafts (scooters – jet skis), only one person is allowed on board.
Regarding the vessels prohibited from movement, the Ministry said that they include excursion cruisers and all types of marine tourist vessels.
