Oman Royal Yacht Squadron
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CountrySultanate of Oman
Allegiance
Oman
OmanRoleLuxury Seagoing VIP Transport
PartofThe Diwan of Royal Court Affairs
| Oman Royal Yacht Squadron | |
|---|---|
 Royal Standard of the Sultan of Oman | |
| Country | Sultanate of Oman |
| Allegiance | Oman |
| Role | Luxury Seagoing VIP Transport |
| Part of | The Diwan of Royal Court Affairs |
| Main operating base | Muscat and Muttrah ports, Oman |
| Paint scheme on major vessels | All over cream with blue highlights |
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The Oman Royal Yacht Squadron is the Sultan of Oman's personal fleet of pleasure craft ranging from the grand Al Said[1] through to the traditional wooden-hulled sailing vessel Zinat al Bihaar.[2]
The Squadron is totally independent of the Royal Navy of Oman[3] and the Royal Guard of Oman and is administered by the Diwan of Royal Court Affairs.[4]
The Squadron's personnel strength is 150.[5]
The Oman Royal Yacht Squadron has two permanent operating bases:[6]
- Muscat Harbor adjacent to Fort Mirani: offices, maintenance areas and a slipway[7]
- Muttrah Harbor: specifically dedicated moorings at Port Sultan Qaboos (Mina Sultan Qaboos)
The port of Raysut (near Salalah) will also be a temporary berthing location for the Squadron's vessels when required.
Current inventory
The Squadron operates the following vessels:
| Vessel Name | Builder & Country of Origin | Type | Length | IMO number | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major Vessels | |||||
| Al Said | Lürssen Werft, Bremen  Germany |
Principal[citation needed] Royal Yacht | 155m | 9463774 | Delivered 2008 [8] |
| Fulk al Salamah | Mariotti Yachts, Genoa  Italy |
Secondary[citation needed] Royal Yacht & support vessel | 164m | 9714460 | Delivered 2016 [9][10] |
| Al Noores | Damen Shipyard, Hardinxveld-Giessendam  Netherlands |
Ocean-going tug and fire tender vessel | 9234240 | Delivered 2001 [11] | |
| Zinat al Bihaar | Port Qaboos, Muttrah Oman |
large sailing yacht (Royal Baghlah) | 1004572 | Delivered 1988 [12][13] | |
| Smaller Vessels | |||||
| Al Murrih | Luxury short haul coastal cruiser | NA | Seen at Mina Qaboos in 2016 [14] | ||
| Shafaq al Fajar | Sunseeker,  United Kingdom |
Luxury short haul 27 meter Sports Yacht | NA | Seen at Mina Qaboos and under power in 2016 [15] | |
