Port of Salalah COVID-19 Update

As part of our ongoing updates in view of the COVID-19 situation, we continue to actively execute, monitor and review our preventive measures.

Current level – Level 2

Ministry of Transport Circulars related to Ports

Circular No. 3 / 2020 relating to “ Stop Paper Transactions”

Actions

• E-Delivery order upload solutions already implemented and activated.
• We will not be accepting any paper delivery orders effective 15 April, 2020
• Please reach out to us in case you need any specific assistance or face any challenges

Operational updates

Employees

• Employees continue to work in shifts and work from home where possible in line with the government directives.

Container Terminal

• Manning and resources deployment continue as normal.
• Vessel operations continue as normal.
• Gate operations continue as normal.

As per MOT circular 3 / 2020 initiated measures to receive Electronic Delivery orders and deploying additional measures to reduce / eliminate manual transactions

General Cargo Terminal

• Dry / liquid bulk operations continue as normal.
• Manning and resources continue as normal.
• Dhow operations continue as normal.
• Garbage services are suspended for the time being.

Marine services

• Port health doctor will check all vessels on berthing and grant free pratique prior to start of any cargo operations.
• Cavotec mooring systems are not available until mid-May. All vessels to berth with minimum 4x2 lines fore and aft.
• Cruise vessel calls limited to bunkering at anchorage.
• Marine operations continue as normal.
• Crew Change is not permitted.

The Port of Salalah Customer Support team will continue to operate as usual to assist you with any issues you may experience.