In Doha, Qatar, the Maritime Transport Affairs of the Ministry of Transport has called on all licensed maritime entities to uphold principles of fairness and transparency in their service delivery. This statement emphasizes the importance of compliance with existing maritime regulations, specifically Maritime Law No. 15 of 1980, Law No. 4 of 2004, which governs navigational agencies, and Law No. 12 of 2012, which regulates maritime shipping intermediaries.
The Ministry has issued a warning against imposing any additional charges for services, particularly in light of the current extraordinary circumstances. It maintains that these conditions should not be used as a justification for surcharges, ensuring that consumers are treated equitably.
Furthermore, the Ministry highlighted the necessity of adhering to all maritime and consumer protection laws. It urged entities to avoid any practices that could violate these regulations, as such actions could lead to legal repercussions for the violators. The emphasis is on maintaining integrity and accountability within the maritime sector to foster trust and reliability in maritime services offered to the public.
