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Ports in Oman
NaviBoss has port guides for 7 ports in Oman, 7 of them with the pilot boarding place on the chart. Its coast lies in NAVAREA IX, buoyage follows IALA region A and ships are inspected under the Indian Ocean MOU.
All 7 ports in Oman
Each name opens its port guide: where the pilot boards, local time and summer time, water density, load line zone, the maximum draft per terminal, reporting before arrival and inspections.
| Port | UN/LOCODE | Pilot | Deepest berth | Warnings area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Duqm | OMDQM | Yes | 18.0 m | NAVAREA IX |
| Khasab | OMKHS | Yes | — | NAVAREA IX |
| Mina al Fahal | OMMFH | Yes | 4.5 m | NAVAREA IX |
| Qalhat LNG Terminal | OMQAL | Yes | 12.1 m | NAVAREA IX |
| Salalah | OMSLL | Yes | 17.5 m | NAVAREA IX |
| Sohar | OMSOH | Yes | 23.0 m | NAVAREA IX |
| Sultan Qaboos Port | OMOPQ | Yes | — | NAVAREA IX |
Navigational warnings
Oman's waters are in NAVAREA IX. A ship there keeps the in-force warnings of that area, and of any NAVAREA it passes on the way.
Before you call at Oman
Pre-arrival reporting
Vessels seeking access to ports in Oman should expect to provide information including but not limited to the following:
Please see pre-arrival information of individual ports for more details.
ISPS (ship and port security)
ISPS Designated Authority: Directorate of Ports and Maritime Affairs.
Position: Director of Maritime Affairs.
Address: PO Box 684, Muscat, 113, Oman.
Tel: +968 693530
Fax: +968 694224
Mob: +968 942 8103
Email: [email protected]
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Dialling code +968. · The unit of currency in Oman is the Omani Rial (OR) which consists of 1,000 baiza.
These country notes come from public port references and some may be several years old. Check with your agent.
Questions about ports in Oman
How many ports in Oman have a NaviBoss port guide?
7 ports, 7 of them with at least one pilot boarding place on the chart. Each guide gives the pilot station, local time, water density, load line zone, maximum draft per terminal, pre-arrival reporting and inspections.
Which NAVAREA is Oman in?
Oman's ports lie in NAVAREA IX (9). Navigational warnings for those waters are broadcast by that area's coordinator.
Which IALA buoyage region does Oman use?
IALA region A: red to port when entering harbour.
Who carries out Port State Control in Oman?
Ships calling at Oman are inspected under the Indian Ocean MOU.
What time zone are Oman's ports in?
UTC+4, with no summer time.
Which port in Oman takes the deepest draft?
Of the ports with a figure, Sohar: its deepest listed berth takes 23.0 m. Check the terminal and the latest port notices before you plan to it.
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