Al Duqm (OMDQM)

The port handles dry bulk, minerals, breakbulk, liquids and oil cargoes. Duqm has an ambitious programme of planned development. An airport is under construction by the port with a proposed rail-based freight and passenger transport network linking the port to the national rail network. Latterly, the port is handling a growing amount of dry bulk, including gypsum, silica sand and limestone. Dolomite has just started to be shipped by a nearby quarry from a new 300m quay, handling two vessels simultaneously.

Tropical.

Al Duqm (Al Duqum) is on the Gulf of Masirah, on the SE coast of Oman, 500km S of Muscat.

Max LOA 400m, beam 65m, draught 18m and 400,694 DWT.

The approach channel, marked by lighted buoys and dredged to a depth of 19m, leads generally W and SSW for about 6 miles to the harbour entrance. The area W of the Commercial Quays has been dredged to a depth of 18.0m. The area E of the Government Berths and extending SE to the dry docks has been dredged to a depth of 10.0m. Anchorage areas have been established approx 17km ENE and approx 14km ESE from the head of the E Breakwater

BA 3762, 3763. Admiralty Pilot NP64, NP286(8).

Compulsory for all vessels over 200GT entering or leaving the port. Available 24 hours. Vessels in the services of the Sultanate of Oman are exempt and also sometimes after consulting the Harbour Master. Pilots board vessels in the following positions: ..... 1. Vessels of a draught more than 8.4m: 19°42.50'N 057°50.00'E 2. 19°42.25'N 057°45.30'E

DUQM 19°41.33'N 57°43.55'E (AD DUQM) UNCTAD LOCODE: OM DQM ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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(2) Pilotage exemption is available on an ad hoc basis after consultation with the Hr Mr. Notwithstanding the above, the Hr Mr may insist on the use of a Pilot in the interest of port safety. (3) Pilot boards in the following positions: (a) Outer Pilot Station: Vessels with a draught of more than 8·5m: 19°42·50N 57°50·00E (b) Inner Pilot Station: Vessels with a draught of less than 8·5m: 19°42·50N 57°46·30E ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Duqm Port Control VHF Channel: Ch 16; 06 08 14 Telephone: +968 24342888 \t+968 92784673 (Mobile)\t+968 93219402 (Mobile) Fax: +968 24587343 E-mail: vts@portduqm.com \tinfo@portduqm.com Website: www.portduqm.com HOURS:\tH24 PROCEDURE: (1) Notice of ETA: Vessels should send ETA 48h, 24h, 12h and 6h in advance via e-mail to Duqm Port Control and update on VHF Ch 16, 2h in advance. ETA should be confirmed on VHF Ch 14. 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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 13/25 Oman Maritime Book 2025, (RSDRA2025000109207), 13/25

VHF: Port Control Duqm: Ch 16, 06, 08, 14. Tel: +968 2434 2800. Email: marine@portduqm.com. Pilots: Ch 06, 08. Email: pilot@portduqm.com. Oman Dry Dock: Ch 08. Commercial Quay: Ch 06.

Vessels should send ETA 48, 24, 12 and 6 hours in advance via Email: pilot@portduqm.com and update on VHF Ch 16, 2 hours in advance. Confirmation should be sent on VHF Ch 14. ..... The 48 hour notice should include the following: 1. Vessel's name 2. Callsign 3. Flag 4. IMO No 5. MMSI No 6. LOA 7. Draught on arrival 8. GT and NT 9. Displacement 10. Last port of call 11. Next port of call 12. IMGD - class, UN No, quantities 13. ETA at Pilot Station 14. Name of vessel's agent The 24, 12 and 6 hours notices should include the following: 1. Vessel's name 2. Callsign 3. MMSI No 4. ETA at pilot station ETD should be sent via email to pilot@portduqm.com at the following times: 1. 48, 24, 12, 6 and 3 hours in advance (Oman Drydock facilities) 2. On arrival, 3 and 2 hours in advance (Commercial Quay). The 2 hours should be advised on VHF Ch 14.