News – September 10, 2008
Trade Arabia News Service reports that tender documents are under preparation for Sohar Port’s proposed deep water jetty.
The US$200 million project is the next phase of expansion of the port and industrial area.
The project will involve the design, construction and maintenance of a deepwater jetty 1.2km in length for the import and export of bulk materials.
The project includes dredging of the existing approach channel and a new harbour basin to a depth of 23m intended for very large ore carriers.