Seaport · Oman
Port of Mina Qabus
Mina Qabus (Oman) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 48250). It lies on the Gulf of Oman.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Oman
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- OMSTQ
- World Port Index no.
- 48250
- Coordinates
- 23.63°N, 58.58°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Gulf of Oman; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Oman
- Other names
- Port Sultan Qaboos
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 13.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 41.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 13.0 m |
| Tidal range | 3.1 m |
| Max vessel length | 300.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 13.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Ro-ro
- Solid bulk
- Liquid bulk
- Container
- Breakbulk
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
- Tugs: salvage
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
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 | 2,870 nm |
| Hai Phong | 2,670 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Mina Qabus, with full port guides:
- Khor Fakkan · 160 nm
- Jebel Ali (Dubai) · 210 nm
- Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi) · 230 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 Qabus
Where is Port of Mina Qabus?
Mina Qabus (Oman) lies on the Gulf of Oman, at about 23.63°N, 58.58°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Mina Qabus?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE OMSTQ for Mina Qabus. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Mina Qabus?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 300.0 m, draft 13.0 m for Mina Qabus. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
Does Mina Qabus have container facilities?
Yes, the World Port Index lists container facilities at Mina Qabus. Service availability depends on which carriers call there; we can check current options.
How far is Mina Qabus 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 Qabus?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Mina Qabus 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.