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OMMFH Mina Al Fahal Port
Mina Al Fahal Port is the seaport of Mina al fahal, in the city of Mina al fahalin Oman. Overseas routes include Middle East, Port code is OMMFH.

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Port Code

OMMFH

Name

Mina Al Fahal

Country / Region

Oman

City

Mina al fahal

Sea Routes

Middle East

Type

Latitude

23.7500000

Longitude

58.4833333

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview

Mina Al Fahal (UN/LOCODE: OMMFH) is an open-sea petroleum terminal at Mina Al Fahal in Oman’s Muscat Governorate. It is positioned as Oman’s principal crude-oil export outlet and also supports the import and export of gas oil and jet fuel. The terminal is operated and managed by Petroleum Development Oman LLC according to the supplied port particulars. For our platform, this is primarily a bulk-liquid energy port rather than a conventional container gateway: cargo planning depends on terminal acceptance, tanker compatibility, nominated loading facilities and marine approval.

Port code	OMMFH	Country	Oman
Location	Mina Al Fahal, Muscat Governorate	Coordinates	23.7500000° N, 58.4833333° E
Port type	Open-sea oil export and petroleum products terminal	Principal operator	Petroleum Development Oman LLC, as stated in the supplied port data

Key Highlights

Energy-terminal profileCrude oil, gas oil and jet fuel movements are central; routine container handling should not be presumed.

Offshore loading characteristicsSBM-based tanker operations make vessel nomination, draft, mooring and marine clearance critical.

Large tanker capabilityThe supplied particulars indicate handling parameters up to 350,000 DWT at one SBM and up to 554,000 DWT at another, subject to confirmation.

Bunker functionThe port is also used as a bunkering facility for loaded tankers departing the Gulf area, subject to operational approval.

High compliance sensitivityPetroleum cargoes require exact product descriptions, safety documentation, nominated terminal approval and controlled ship-shore coordination.

Facilities & Services

Offshore crude loading: Single-point mooring facilities support crude export operations. The applicable SBM, tanker envelope and loading instructions must be confirmed for each nomination.
Petroleum product handling: Gas oil and jet fuel import or export movements may be arranged through the relevant terminal interface, subject to product acceptance and documentation review.
Bunkering: Bunker supply or related tanker services may be available for loaded vessels, but quantity, product grade, timing and supplier nomination require advance confirmation.
Marine and terminal coordination: Berthing, mooring, loading windows, weather limitations and ship-shore safety checks are more significant than conventional container-gate procedures.
Container and general cargo scope: Our team will not assume container yard, routine LCL consolidation, rail service or general breakbulk facilities at OMMFH. Such cargo should be assessed against an alternative commercial port and inland route.

Routes & Logistics Timing

Trade direction: The port’s principal maritime flows are crude and refined petroleum movements connected with the Gulf, Arabian Sea and wider energy trade. Actual destination pairing depends on the cargo owner and tanker nomination.
Transport mode: OMMFH is suited to tanker movements. Containerized cargo should normally be routed through a suitable container gateway after checking the final delivery location and customs requirements.
Timing drivers: Laycan acceptance, vessel compatibility, pilotage and marine clearance, daylight or weather restrictions, cargo readiness, loading sequence and documentation can all affect the sailing window.
Planning rule: Our service team provides a working schedule only after receiving the product, quantity, vessel details, intended operation and terminal confirmation; no fixed transit time or sailing frequency should be assumed.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterlandMina Al Fahal serves petroleum activity associated with Muscat and Oman’s upstream and downstream energy supply chain.

Export cargoCrude oil is the dominant export profile identified in the supplied port description.

Product cargoGas oil and jet fuel may move in both import and export directions, subject to terminal acceptance and applicable controls.

Service cargoBunker fuel and other vessel-service requirements may be relevant to tankers departing the Gulf area.

For non-liquid cargo, our platform will first compare OMMFH with a suitable commercial cargo port. Port selection should be based on cargo form, customs destination, equipment availability and the final inland delivery point.

Operations & Compliance

Nomination before booking: Submit cargo grade, density or specification, quantity, SDS where applicable, nominated vessel, draft particulars, ETA range and intended operation to our service team before confirming space.
Dangerous-goods controls: Petroleum cargo is safety-sensitive. Product classification, SDS, pollution-prevention information, ship certificates and terminal forms must be consistent across the booking, cargo documents and vessel submission.
Cut-off management: Conventional container cut-off assumptions do not apply. Loading windows, document deadlines, vessel acceptance and marine instructions are agreed case by case with the terminal and relevant authorities.
Customs and shore-side movement: Import, export, transit and bunker documentation should be checked against the actual cargo ownership and customs status. Any road delivery must be planned around approved tanker equipment, driver safety requirements and local access restrictions.

The supplied port particulars state a general limiting draught of 29.2 m. They also state: SBM maximum draught of 18.5 m during berthing and 21.0 m during unberthing, with a maximum 350,000 DWT loaded; another SBM with no stated draught restriction and a maximum 554,000 DWT loaded; and a second SBM with maximum draught 14.0 m or maximum 100,000 DWT loaded. These figures are operationally sensitive and must be revalidated with the terminal for the nominated vessel.

Shipping Tips

Send the vessel questionnaire, cargo specification, SDS, quantity, loading rate requirement and draft curve at the quotation stage rather than after nomination.
Keep the commercial invoice, bill of lading or tanker documentation, certificate of origin, cargo manifest and safety documentation aligned in product name, quantity, consignee and customs status.
Build schedule margin around laycan and marine approval. Weather, offshore mooring conditions, cargo readiness and terminal sequence can change the operational window.
For container, LCL or general cargo, ask our team to compare an alternative Oman gateway and the complete inland leg instead of routing by OMMFH solely because it is geographically near Muscat.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can OMMFH handle ordinary container shipments?: OMMFH is identified primarily as an oil export and petroleum-products terminal. Our platform will not presume routine container handling, LCL consolidation or a container yard; we will evaluate a suitable alternative port for such cargo.
What vessel information is required for a tanker booking?: Provide vessel name and IMO number, DWT, LOA, beam, arrival and departure drafts, cargo capacity, manifold details, relevant certificates and the intended laycan. Final acceptance remains subject to terminal and marine confirmation.
Are the published draft and DWT figures automatically available to every vessel?: No. The figures are port particulars supplied for reference, not a blanket acceptance guarantee. The applicable SBM, berthing and unberthing draft, vessel dimensions, cargo condition and marine restrictions must be checked for each call.
Can our team arrange bunker operations at Mina Al Fahal?: The port is described as a bunker facility for loaded tankers departing the Gulf area. Our service team can coordinate an enquiry, but product grade, quantity, supplier, timing, vessel compatibility and terminal approval must be confirmed.
How early should petroleum documents be submitted?: As early as possible before the requested laycan. Early submission allows consistency checks for cargo classification, vessel acceptance, customs status, SDS and terminal forms; the actual deadline is confirmed case by case.

Data Sources & Provenance

Port code, port name, country, location, coordinates, operating description and vessel/draught particulars in this module are based on the supplied OMMFH port master data. Draft and DWT figures are reproduced as supplied and require terminal confirmation before operational use.

Operator-related and petroleum-sector context may be cross-checked against Petroleum Development Oman: pdo.co.om. Oman customs and declaration requirements should be verified with the official customs authority: customs.gov.om. The cited domains are provided for verification boundaries; current terminal instructions, approvals, charges, schedules and regulatory requirements remain subject to confirmation for the specific shipment.