Bahrain’s Ports and Maritime Affairs Department at the Transport and Telecommunications Ministry has informed all companies and commercial enterprises registered in Bahrain they should apply for a licence with the Department within six months. This is line with Bahrain Law No. 9/2017 related to the charter of maritime service licences. The Department said companies which work in managing and operating private and public ports, maritime guiding, maritime shipping agencies, ship agencies and other related services should apply for the licence.