Dear Valued Customer,

The New Port Tariff (version 11) with indexed tariffs has been released and contains adjustments on anchorage services fees which are clarified hereunder. The effective period of the new tariffs is from 1^st July 2020 until 30^th June 2021. Please ensure you are using the correct tariff from 1st July 2020, onwards. You may view the new tariff doc on https://soharportandfreezone.com/en/soharport/portifno/port-tariffs

The indexation rate for the new version is 0.976%. This is based on the average CPI of Oman (0.140) and CPI US (1.812). Average Oman & US CPI is 0.976%.

We have maintained the Port Tariffs at the same level as in 2019. However, we have adjusted the following services to make sure that we are offering attractive tariffs to our customers and port clients. We intend to further boost the growth of trade, industry and shipping and deliver a wide range of services to key markets.

The adjusted tariffs are:

1. Lower and fixed STS fees (no more GRT relation)

2. Simplified Tug fees for STS operations

There will be only (1) type of tug use for STS and the tug use rates replace the Port Boat service rate as indicated below.

3. Doubled the number of free days at anchorage from five to ten days

The calculation will be as follows:

4. Two Marine Services requirement for ‘Port clearance’ calls instead of one

From 1st of July 2020, any ship calling the anchorage specifically for obtaining a Port clearance should at least order 2 marine services as listed in article 14 from the Port tariffs.
Thank you and best regards,

Thanking you for your cooperation.

SOHAR Port has announced that the pilotage fees have been adjusted to be in line with the competitive market rates. The new fees are based on the worldwide standard of GRT classes for vessels. The adjusted Pilotage fees will be in place by 1st of April 2019 and can be found below:

Sohar Industrial Port Company (SIPC) announces that marine tariffs have been adjusted for inflation with 2.625 %. The adjusted tariffs will be applicable for all vessels calling SOHAR Port and Freezone from 1 July 2013 onwards.

Please click here to see Tariffs table.

Please click here to see Tariffs table.

Sohar Industrial Port Company (SIPC) announces that marine tariffs have been adjusted for inflation with 3.44%.

The adjusted tariffs will be applicable for all vessels calling SOHAR Port from 1 July 2012 onwards.

Please click here to see Tariffs table.

SIPC announces that effective immediately, SOHAR Port and Freezone will charge the following Anchorage Dues:

Anchorage area A:
This area is assigned as a waiting area for vessels waiting for SOHAR Port area berthing instructions.
(Coordinates 24 34.0 N 056 38.0 E, 24 34.0 N 056 40.0 E, 24 37.0 N 056 40.0 E, 24 37.0 N 056 38.0 E)

0 – 5 days free of charge
6 – 15 days USD 390 per day or any part thereof .
16 – 20 days USD 780 per day or any part thereof .
21 – 25 days USD 1300 per day or any part thereof .
> 25 days USD 1950 per day or any part thereof .

Anchorage area B:
This area is assigned as an area for long period lay-up, repairs, crew handling, and stores.
(Coordinates 24 34.0 N 056 42.0 E, 24 37.0 N 056 42.0 E, 24 34.0 N 056 40.0 E, 24 37.0 N 056 40.0 E)

0 – 5 days free of charge
6 – 15 days USD 390 per day or any part thereof .
16 – 20 days USD 780 per day or any part thereof .
21 – 25 days USD 1300 per day or any part thereof .
> 25 days USD 1950 per day or any part thereof .


Anchorage area C:
This area is assigned as an area for Bunkering, Ship to Ship operations, Gas Trials.
(Coordinates 24 37.0 N 056 42 .0 E, 24 37.0 N 056 44 .0 E, 24 34.0 N 056 42 .0 E, 24 34.0 N 056 44 .0 E)

Bunkering: Vessels up to LOA 160 meters: USD 1000 per day or any part thereof .
Vessel over LOA 160 meters: USD 0, 19 per GRT per day or any part thereof .

STS: To be announced

Gas Trials: To be announced

For vessels calling anchorage for clearing purposes only:
USD 350 per call.

General information:

Any vessel that uses the SOHAR anchorage area and leaves the area prior the first five free days will not be allowed back for a minimum period of ten days thereafter, to be eligible for another five-day free period.

If the vessel returns before the ten days had passed, it will be counted as five days, with counting immediately starting upon arrival.

This rule is in place to ensure fair usage of the anchorage area and to ensure that no party misuses the five days free given, based on the intention to leave the anchorage and then return free shortly thereafter for numerous times.

Any vessel that leaves the area for more than ten days are eligible to start fresh with free time subject to a maximum of two call periods, where after the same rule above will apply and will be counted as if the vessel has not left the anchorage. Therefore full charges should be paid.

(5 days free / 10 days away / 5 days free / 10 days away): Any return will then thereafter shall pay full charges, as if vessel has been at anchor for 10 days.

• SOHAR Port Authority is responsible for ensuring that a safe and efficient environment is maintained for vessels and cargo operations.
• The SIPC Port Area Emergency Response Plan is an addition to the general SIPC Incident Response Plan. It establishes specified principles in the event of an incident or disaster occurring. It outlines the responsibility of personnel involved in its implementation and provides information on resources available.

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SIPC announces that effective immediately, the Port Dues to be assessed on (RoRo) vessels carrying vehicles calling the SOHAR Port will be US$ 0.025 per Gross Ton (GT) of the vessel until further notice. For further information, please call SIPC on (+968) 26852700.

Port Dues will be levied on a vessel each and every time it enters SOHAR Port and Freezone. However, if vessels depart from SOHAR Port and Freezone to the SOHAR-designated anchorage and return to SOHAR Port and Freezone again, this will be regarded from the "port dues perspective" as one call, provided that:

1. The second port entry is to complete cargo operations of the previous call to the port and;
2. The second port entry takes place within 120 hours after the first entry to the port.

The duration of stay will be counted from the FIRST entry to the port (including the waiting time at the anchorage).

This decision will be enforced starting 1st October 2006.