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Port of Fahal

OMFAH🇴🇲Oman

Port Location

About Port of Fahal

Also known as: Miana al Fahl, Mina al Fahal, Mina' al Fahl, Mīnā’ al Fahl, Mīnā’ al Faḥl, Mīnā’ al Faḩl

This Omani port serves as a critical hub for the nation's petroleum industry. It handles crude oil and refined products, primarily for export, utilizing subsea pipelines and single buoy mooring (SBM) systems. Tankers are the key vessel type calling at this facility located near Muscat.

Background
Mina' al Fahal is a coastal area in the northeast of Oman, near to the country's capital, Muscat. It was renamed from Saih al Maleh as the petroleum processing plant was developed. It is a key area for the country's petroleum operations. Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) is based at Mina al Fahal, and the Oman Refinery Company (ORC) has a 104,000 b/d oil refinery located here. Crude oil and refinery products are loaded onto tankers off Mina Al Fahal by subsea pipeline and SBM Systems. Two of the SBMs are owned by PDO for crude export and the third is owned by SOM.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Tidal Range
3ft
Elevation
5m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Drydock
U
Repair Code
N

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
48255 →
GeoNames ID
288445 →
Wikidata
Q6862739 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.pdo.co.om →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
OMFAH
Country
🇴🇲Oman
Time Zone
UTC+4
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Poor

Region

Subdivision
OM-MA
Latitude
23.6833°
Longitude
58.5000°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Fahal?+
The approach to Fahal is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Jazīrat Al Fahl Lighthouse at 0.2 NM to the SSE. Other aids include Masqat (6.3 NM ESE), Daymaniyat (25.9 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Fahal on?+
The Port of Fahal is situated on the Arabian Sea in OM. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Fahal?+
You can track vessels near Fahal (OMFAH) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for OMFAH on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Fahal?+
The Port of Fahal operates in the UTC+4 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.