Doha, Qatar: Qatar's maritime transport sector witnessed a robust growth in the first nine months of this year. The Ministry of Transport (MoT) completed 11,719 transactions from January to September of 2025 through the Maritime Transport Affairs in first nine month period.

In a post on its X platform, MoT noted that it has completed 3,321 transactions in third quarter (Q3) of this year through Maritime Transport Affairs.

The transactions were related to main services such as issuance and accreditation of certificates of competency (C.O.C) for safe manning, naval architect, and marine officer. The main service also includes maritime vessels (ownership transfer, renewal and registration); and foreign vessel engaged in operations in Qatar waters (data modifying and renewal).

The maritime transport sector of Qatar completed 5,042 transactions in second quarter of this year through Maritime Transport Affairs. Meanwhile 3,356 transactions were recorded in the first quarter of this year.

As part of efforts to achieve the strategic objectives of Qatar's National Vision 2030, the Maritime Transport Sector maintains a close relationship with the International Maritime Organization and runs constant reviews of national legislation to ensure their compliance with relevant international legislation in the best interests of the Qatar.

The sector continuously strengthens coordination and cooperation ties with different stakeholders through participation in international meetings and working groups.

Qatar's maritime transport sector keeps pace with international maritime developments through creative and effective application of international maritime instruments and observation of emerging trends and latest publications.

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It is committed to developing and modernising the sector in line with MoT's strategic plans aiming at ensuring a safe maritime navigation that meets all safety requirements and obligations.

Qatar's ports (Hamad, Ruwais and Doha) witnessed strong performance over the past nine months (January to September) which underscore their vital role in supporting the national economy.

During this period, the ports handled 1.11 million containers, up nearly 2 percent compared to the same period last year, over 1.34 million tons of general and bulk cargo, more than 91,000 Roll-on/Roll-off (RORO) units, and 488,000 tons of building materials, marking a remarkable 136 percent increase.

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