Port Of Sohar (OMSOH): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port Of Sohar (UN/LOCODE OMSOH) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Oman, on the Gulf of Oman. It sits at 24.5167° N, 56.6333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 18.5 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 18 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Oman; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Oman
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port Of Sohar
Where is Port Of Sohar located?
Port Of Sohar is a seaport located in Oman, on the Gulf of Oman. Its coordinates are 24.5167° N, 56.6333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port Of Sohar?
The UN/LOCODE for Port Of Sohar is OMSOH — country code OM, location code SOH.
How deep is Port Of Sohar?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port Of Sohar has a channel depth of about 18.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 18 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port Of Sohar?
Port Of Sohar reports a maximum draft of 23.1 m, a maximum length of 397.6 m, a maximum beam of 65 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port Of Sohar require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port Of Sohar.
What type of harbor is Port Of Sohar?
Port Of Sohar is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port Of Sohar have?
Port Of Sohar is recorded as offering wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk, oil terminal facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port Of Sohar are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48257), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →