 Port Salalah (Mina Raysut) : Profile
The navigation lights are reported as being in perfect condition indicating the fairway and the approach is without hazards. There is a new, longer breakwater to the east and the container port has been extended.
Call Port Control on VHF 16 half an hour before entering harbour, they will advise about any big ship movements and direct you where to anchor. The Port Control officers track you on radar and make your course corrections for you. They will also notify the officials who will come to the boat.
The officials do not operate 24/7.
It has been confirmed by the Port Captain that it is necessary to use an agent to deal with formalities here. See Noonsite report which contains a link to a list of official agents.
The Royal Oman Police will keep passports until departure; you are now expected to get visas (OR6 each) and pay a cruising fee (OR15 per yacht). You must present a clearance certificate from your previous port or face a fine of OR1500.
No longer allowed to pay Customs/Immigration fees by cash.
The authorities are reported to not be keen on yachts being left unattended while you travel inland or leave the country, so it is advisable to arrange for someone to keep on eye on the boat while you are away.
Agents also offer services to yachts such as helping obtain fuel and car rental (very useful for getting about); and also looking after the yacht if it is to be left.
All vessels calling at Port of Salalah should have a valid insurance policy covering Wreck Removal and Third Party liability. Vessels failing to produce correct insurance documents or having insufficient cover may be denied entry.
Port control will advise on the suitability of time to leave the port according to the prevailing traffic.
Last updated June 2011.
Port Control Authority
Tel:+968 2321 9052 / 2321 9500 ext 423/424 , Fax:+968 2321 9253 , VHF Channel 12, 16
www.salalahport.com, portcontrol@salalahport.com
Works 24/7.
Port Control (VHF Ch. 16) will advise on where to anchor. The holding in the harbour is not always good in anything of a wind.
A small building next to the dinghy landing has basic facilities: shower, toilet, hand laundry facilities and water. It will be locked so ask at the Port Police office for a key.
Note: The port gate hours are 08:00 to 20:00, Saturday to Thursday.
Although not a yacht club, the Oasis Club, situated just outside the port gates, is reported to be very welcoming to visiting yachties, providing great food, alcohol and WiFi.
Last updated July 2008.
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