Fresh water barge supplying a commercial ship in Oman
RELIABLE MARINE FRESH WATER SUPPLY

Fresh Water Supply for Ships & Vessels in Oman

Fresh water is a critical vessel requirement during port calls, anchorage stays, repairs, bunkering operations and other marine activities. Based on your vessel's port, position, required volume, and timeline, ProShipWorks coordinates reliable fresh and potable water deliveries to keep your onboard reserves fully stocked until the next destination.

Sohar Port Fresh Water Supply – Quick Information

Technical port and supply information for Masters, ship operators and managers.

Port SOHAR Port and Freezone
Country Oman
Port Type Commercial / Industrial / Deep-sea Port
Fresh Water Supply Available
Potable / Drinking Water Available for vessel requirements
Water Barge Available within the port
Supply Coordination Shipping agent to coordinate with the applicable fresh-water service provider.
Supply Method Water barge, potable-water tanker/shore-side delivery where applicable.
VHF Channels Ch 11 (Port Control) / Ch 13 (Nav Safety) / Ch 16 (Distress/Calling) / Ch 71 (Tugs)
Port Speed Limit 7 knots inside approach channel & basin
Minimum UKC 1.0 m inside harbor basin; 10% of draft in fairways
Anchorage 4–10 NM offshore (North & South Anchorage Areas)
Anchorage Depth Approx. 30–60 m
Seabed Coarse sand and mud (Good holding ground)
Berths Multiple commercial, container, bulk, and liquid terminal berths
Berth Depth Up to 16.0 m – 25.0 m (Varies by terminal/deep-water jetty)
Maximum Vessel LOA Up to 360 m+ (Varies by berth/terminal capabilities)
Maximum Vessel Draft Varies by berth / terminal (Up to 18.0 m+ at deep-sea jetties)
Port Operations 24-hour port operations
Port Services Bunkers, fresh water, vessel supplies, waste reception, repairs, underwater inspection/cleaning, crew change, and marine services

Request Fresh Water Supply at Sohar

  • Vessel name and IMO number
  • ETA / vessel schedule
  • Berth or vessel location
  • Required fresh-water quantity
  • Preferred delivery window
  • Shipping agent contact details