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Sohar Port

A deep-sea industrial and commercial port in northern Oman.

Find ship agents, marine services, terminal details and practical information for vessel and cargo calls.

Sohar Port key facts

18.5 m

Main approach channel

18 m

Published port basin depth

17

Berths and jetties in the port guide

380 m

Maximum listed vessel length

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Port overview

Oman's northern industrial gateway

Sohar Port supports container, general cargo, dry bulk, liquid bulk, Ro-Ro and project cargo operations. The port connects deep-sea shipping with the surrounding industrial and logistics area.

The container, general cargo and liquid bulk terminals are supported by dedicated industrial facilities, port-controlled marine services and offshore anchorages for waiting, supplies, bunkering and STS work.

Cargo scope

Containers, bulk, liquid, steel, aluminium, Ro-Ro and project cargo.

Marine services

Pilotage, towage, mooring, bunkering, STS and port-call supplies.

Port model

Landlord port with specialist terminal and marine-service operators.

Terminals and cargo

Compare Sohar cargo facilities

Start with the cargo type, then confirm the assigned berth and operating limits with the terminal.

Sohar Port terminals, cargo and published operators
FacilityMain cargoPublished operatorPlanning detail
Container terminalContainers and liner cargoHutchison Ports SOHARConfirm vessel window and berth with the terminal
General cargo terminalGeneral, breakbulk, steel and project cargoC. Steinweg OmanShare lift, storage and handling requirements
Liquid bulk terminalLiquid bulk and tank connectionsOiltanking OmanConfirm terminal acceptance and transfer plan
Industrial facilitiesAluminium, iron ore, steel and fabrication cargoDedicated industrial operatorsCargo and berth acceptance is facility-specific
View berth-capacity details Open the full berth schedule

Arrival and navigation

Prepare the Sohar Port call

  1. 01

    Submit the arrival notice

    The agent sends the PMS arrival record 72 hours before ETA. ETA notice is required three days before arrival, with updates before entry.

  2. 02

    Use the published approach

    Official chart references are Oman 257 and BA 2853. The main channel is published at 18.5 m with a 260 m width.

  3. 03

    Confirm pilotage and tugs

    Pilotage is normally compulsory. Towage is required from 70 m LOA, with Port Control deciding the tug plan.

  4. 04

    Maintain VHF watch

    Contact SOHAR Port Control on VHF 71 and maintain a listening watch on VHF 16.

Anchorage A

Waiting area

Published for vessels waiting for a berth or port instructions.

Anchorages B and D

Lay-up and support

Published for lay-up, repairs, crew movements and marine supplies.

Anchorages C and E

Bunkering and STS

Published for bunker delivery and approved ship-to-ship operations.

Maritime services

Find maritime services at Sohar Port

Choose the service needed for the vessel, cargo, terminal or anchorage call.

Ship agents 5 company operations Agency, husbandry, crew and cargo-call support. Bunkering Port-published process Fuel, lubricant and STS planning information. Towage and pilotage Port-controlled service Pilot stations, tug requirements and Port Control. Cargo and terminals 17 published berths and jetties Terminal operators and berth-capacity limits. Marine support Port-listed services Water, stores, waste, crew and STS contacts.

Ship agency

Companies with published Sohar coverage

Compare official Oman operations and contact the selected company for the vessel call.

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GAC Oman Ship agency and port-call support Inchcape Shipping Services Oman Oman agency and husbandry network Wilhelmsen Port Services Oman Ships agency and husbandry contacts

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