Port of Sohar - Port Tariffs

Port Tariffs

The Government of the Sultanate of Oman has a concessionary agreement with Sohar Industrial Port Company SAOC (SIPC). This allows SIPC to develop, manage and operate the Sohar Industrial Port area (Royal Degree 80/2002). This concession entitles SIPC to charge port dues for vessels entering the port area of Sohar.

The port dues are assessed on except exempted vessels entering the port area of Sohar for the purpose of discharging or loading of cargo or passengers or any other purposes. Charges are based on Gross Registered Tonage (GRT) of the vessel as found in the Lloyd’s register of shipping or any other recognised register. The agent of the vessel is obliged to prove the GRT of a vessel to SIPC by showing the original certificate of the GRT of the vessel. In the case of dual GRTs, the higher GRT will be applied.

Please note that the port tariffs below are valid from July 1, 2011

Effectively from 01st July, 2011, Indexation is applicable for all port tariffs and is subject to the CPI of Oman for each financial year.

Payment

Port dues shall be paid in US Dollar (US$) or Omani Rial (OMR) by the agents of the vessel. Payment of the port dues must take place before the departure of the vessel or the agents of the vessel must have given a bank guarantee for the payable port dues. Payment of the port dues will take place in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman at

Oman Arab Bank, Ruwi Main Branch

Account number 3101-007970-500

Please mention the invoice number (vessel call number) when payment is made.

Project cargo surcharge

The project cargo surcharge is US$ 1.00 per freight ton (w/M) on project cargoes destined for projects inside the SIP concession area port.

The surcharge will be levied via the shipping agent. Project Cargoes are defined as all material and equipment that will be used for the construction of projects inside the SIP concession area. Pipes and related equipment for pipelines outside the SIP concession area will not be affected by the surcharge. Cargoes for receivers/ shippers outside the SIP concession area will also not be affected by the surcharge.

Procedure

Shipping agents should adhere to the following:

Submit a certified copy of the vessels’ cargo manifest to SIPC Sohar Office marking it for the attention of the harbour master. This should be done at least 72 hours prior to ETA.
A letter from the agent on letterheaded paper should accompany the cargo manifest. This should state the freight tons and full consignee/receiver details.
If the agent is in doubt whether the cargo is subject to a surcharge then the SIPC commercial manage should be contacted in writing only at least 72 hours prior to ETA. Full details of the consignee and/or notifying party must be provided.
All invoices are payable prior to the vessel’s departure but a deposit arrangement can be discussed.

Structure of costs

Port of Sohar is managed according to the landlort port model.

Visiting vessels should consider the following:

Marine services (tugs, pilots) are provided by Svitzer and these are charged for separately.
AMNAS (Arabian Maritime and Navigational Aids Services CO LLC) levies for navigational aids.
Linesmen are charged by SIPC on behalf of Al Batina International.
Every stevedoring company charges separately for its activities.
Every vessel is obliged to pay AMNAS (Arabian Maritime and Navigational Aids Services Co LLC) a fee for navigational aids in the territorial waters of Oman (Royal Decree 81/2003; Ministerial Circulat No 218/2003). These will be levied in the first port of call in Oman.

Arabian Maritime and Navigation Aids Services LLC

PO Box 1677,CPO Seeb Postal Code 111, Sultanate of Oman.

amnas@omantel.net.om

The Port of Sohar is the first port in the Middle East to enter the Green Award scheme - a certification system that encourages ships and ship-owners to embrace environment-friendly operational and management practices. The scheme allows special reduction in port dues for Green Awarded vessels. Please read more at www.greenaward.org

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Marine Tariffs

Details

Port and Marine Services at Port of Sohar

Tariffs WEF 01st July, 2011

Overtime Applicable on Friday and Public Holidays

Remarks

In US$

In OMR

Port Dues inside port bassin

Vessels or tankers carrying liquid or liquefied oil related products in bulk cargo including gas and chemicals For any period not exceeding 5 days

0.232

0.0893

Charges per GRT

After 5days for each day or part thereof per GRT of the vessel

0.044

0.0171

Charges per GRT

Vessels not carrying liquid or liquefied oil related products in bulk cargo including gas and chemicals For any period not exceeding 5 days

0.046

0.0179

Charges per GRT

After 5days for each day or part thereof per GRT of the vessel

0.010

0.004

Charges per GRT

Car carriers

0.026

0.010

Charges per GRT

After 5days for each day or part thereof per GRT of the vessel

Charges per GRT

Linesman inside port bassin

Mooring and Unmooring charges

139.19

53.586

50% Surcharge

Per Movement / Event

Project Cargo Surcharge

Cargoes destined for projects inside the SIP concession area

1.03

0.397

Charges per Freight ton

(Charges Containerized cargoes are exempted)

Garbage Collection Fees

Garbage Collection fee per vessel

66.40

25.563

Per Visit (Compulsory)

AMNAS

Fee for navigational aids in the territorial waters of Oman. These will be levied in the first port of call in Oman

1.3

Dues are per 100 NRT with a minimum payment of R.O 60 per visit.Every vessel is obliged to pay AMNAS (Arabian Maritime and Navigational Aids Services Co LLC) and any changes subject to AMNAS

Tug Charges for vessels with

Tug Utilization Charges (for moving vessels in and out of the port)

destination inside port bassin

Charges Per tug per hour (LOA 0 - 99.99 meter)

350.54

50% Surcharge

Per Tug / Per Hour

If Cargo Classified with IMDG 2 & 3

50% Surcharge

Per Tug / Per Hour

Charges Per tug per hour (LOA 100 - 200 meter)

494.88

50% Surcharge

Per Tug / Per Hour

If Cargo Classified with IMDG 2 & 3

50% Surcharge

Per Tug / Per Hour

Charges Per tug per hour (LOA > 200 meter)

659.84

50% Surcharge

Per Tug / Per Hour

If Cargo Classified with IMDG 2 & 3

50% Surcharge

Per Tug / Per Hour

Tug Offshore (for any movement performed between offshore)

50% Surcharge

Per Movement

Shifting of the vessel from Berth to Berth

Same as normal Tug Utilization (A,B,C)

Port Boat Charges

Pilot boat (kanoo 31/32) Charges per hour

402.09

50% Surcharge

Per Hour

Any additional hour

103.10

50% Surcharge

Per Hour

Tug Svitzer Sohar

515.50

50% Surcharge

Per Movement

Any additional hour or part thereof

103.10

50% Surcharge

Per Movement

Tug Svitzer Shinas

515.50

50% Surcharge

Per Movement

Any additional hour or part thereof

103.10

50% Surcharge

Per Movement

Tug Svitzer Africa / Svitzer Saham

773.25

50% Surcharge

Per Movement

Any additional hour or part thereof

257.75

50% Surcharge

Per Movement

Tug Svitzer Hormus / Svitzer Liwa

773.25

50% Surcharge

Per Movement

Any additional hour or part thereof

257.75

50% Surcharge

Per Movement

Pilotage for vessels with

Pilotage fees - Inward and Outward

463.95

50% Surcharge

Rate includes one move in and one move out

destination inside port bassin

Effectively from 01st July, 2011, Indexation is applicable for all port tariffs and is subject to the CPI of Oman for each financial year.

MarineTarifs

Details

Port and Marine Services at Port of Sohar

Tariffs

Overtime Applicable on Friday and Public Holidays

Remarks

In US$

In OMR

Anchorage Dues

For any vessel stays at Sohar Anchorage Area (Waiting for Berthing Instructions / for any marine relted services / for port clearance)

Anchorage Area A: Waiting for Berthing Instructions

0 - 5 days

Free of charge

06 - 15 days (US$ 390 per day or part there of)

402.09

Per Day

16 - 20 days (US$ 780 per day or part there of)

804.18

Per Day

21 - 25 days (US$ 1,300 per day or part there of)

1340.30

Per Day

> 25 days (US$ 1,950 per day or part there of)

2010.45

Per Day

Anchorage Area B: Assigned for Long period layup, Repairs, Crew handling, Stores etc…

0 - 5 days

Free of charge

06 - 15 days (US$ 390 per day or part there of)

402.09

Per Day

16 - 20 days (US$ 780 per day or part there of)

804.18

Per Day

21 - 25 days (US$ 1,300 per day or part there of)

1340.30

Per Day

> 25 days (US$ 1,950 per day or part there of)

2010.45

Per Day

Anchorage Area C: Assigned for Bunkering, Ship to Ship Operations, Gas Trials

Bunkering : Vessels up to LOA 160 meters

1031.00

Per Day or any part there of.

Bunkering : Vessels Over LOA 160 meters

0.20

Per GRT / per day or any part there of.

Ship to Ship Service

Anchorage Charges for Ship to Ship Services

Not announced yet (dated 21-03-2011)

Vessels up to 45,000 GRT

15465.00

50% Surcharge

Per Operation

Vessels over 45,000 GRT

0.36

50% Surcharge

Per GRT of the Vessel