Port Sultan Qaboos
Port in Oman
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Port Sultan Qaboos (previously known as Mina Qaboos)[1] is the largest port in Muscat, Oman. Originally developed as part of a "Greater Muttrah" plan initiated by Qaboos bin Said al Said's predecessor, Said bin Taimur, the port’s construction was completed in the 1970s.[2] It is operated and managed by Port Services Corporation S.A.O.G..
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| Country |  Oman |
| Location | Muttrah, Muscat Governorate |
| Coordinates | 23°37′41″N 58°34′4″E |
| Details | |
| Opened | 1974 |
| Operated by | Port Services Corporation S.A.O.G. |
| Owned by | Port Services Corporation S.A.O.G. |
| Type of harbour | Seaport |
| No. of berths | 14 |
| Employees | 700 plus |
On 31 August 2014, the Ministry of Transport and Communications announced that the port would cease commercial operations in preparation for its transformation into a dedicated cruise ship port.[3] Cargo operations have since been relocated to Sohar Industrial Port in Sohar.[3] The government has cited congested road traffic in Muscat as a reason for the move.[3]
Port Sultan Qaboos also serves as the home port for the Oman Royal Yacht Squadron.
