Seaport · Oman
Port of Mina Al Fahl
Mina Al Fahl (Oman) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 48255). It lies on the Gulf of Oman.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Oman
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- OMMFH
- World Port Index no.
- 48255
- Coordinates
- 23.63°N, 58.52°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Gulf of Oman; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Oman
- Repairs
- None
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 21.6 m |
|---|---|
| Oil terminal depth | 43.0 m |
| Tidal range | 3.0 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
- Med. mooring
- Liquid bulk
- Oil terminal
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 2,860 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 2,880 nm |
| Hai Phong | 2,670 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Mina Al Fahl, with full port guides:
- Khor Fakkan · 160 nm
- Jebel Ali (Dubai) · 210 nm
- Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi) · 220 nm
- Hamad Port (Doha) · 390 nm
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 172 (Enroute) - Red Sea and the Persian Gulf.
Frequently asked questions about Mina Al Fahl
Where is Port of Mina Al Fahl?
Mina Al Fahl (Oman) lies on the Gulf of Oman, at about 23.63°N, 58.52°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Mina Al Fahl?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE OMMFH for Mina Al Fahl. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Mina Al Fahl from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 2,860 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 2,670 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Khor Fakkan, Jebel Ali (Dubai), Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Mina Al Fahl?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Mina Al Fahl through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.