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The Port of Khasab, northern Oman, has agreed to issue port clearance to vessels having difficulties going into or coming out of Qatari ports. Under normal circumstances, issuance of a port clearance at Khasab for vessels calling only for the purpose of obtaining clearance is not permitted.

Please note the following:

• Port clearance issued at last port must show next port as Khasab, Oman
• The port has a 300 m quay with a maximum draft of 8.5 m. If a berth is available, clearance can be done alongside and if not, at anchorage
• Services such as pilot & tugs are not available. Vessels wishing to come alongside will need to manage their berthing and unberthing. Linesmen will be provided.
• As there are no crew launches in Khasab, if clearance takes place at anchorage officials will use available boat services for collection/delivery of documents.

For information about operations in Oman, contact GAC Oman at oman@gac.com