Dolphin Marine

Marine Safety Inspection at the Port of Sohar, Oman

Dolphin Marine Group provides marine safety inspection services at Sohar through our Muscat branch, covering the full range of LSA and FFA requirements for the diverse fleet of bulk carriers, tankers, and chemical carriers calling at Sohar’s industrial terminals. Sohar is approximately 220km northwest of Muscat, and we recommend providing 24–48 hours advance notice for inspection visits.

Sohar’s rapid growth means increasing vessel traffic and corresponding demand for SOLAS inspection. The mix of vessel types at Sohar – including aluminium transport bulk carriers, fertiliser carriers, and tankers – requires experience across multiple SOLAS inspection categories, which Dolphin Marine’s team is well-placed to provide.

Services Table

#Services Available at Sohar
1Annual lifeboat inspection - bulk carriers, tankers, chemical carriers
2Life raft service and quayside exchange at Sohar
3Fire extinguisher inspection and refilling
4SCBA refilling available from mobile equipment
5Safety equipment supply for Sohar terminal vessels
6Aluminium carrier and fertiliser carrier SOLAS compliance
7Coordination with Muscat HQ for equipment supply
8Contact: +968 24563219

Frequently Asked Questions -

How far is Sohar from Dolphin Marine's Muscat office?

Sohar is approximately 220km from our Bawsher, Muscat base (around 2.5 hours by road). We schedule Sohar inspection visits with 24–48 hours advance notice. Contact us at +968 24563219 to arrange.

Yes. We carry exchange life rafts on scheduled Sohar visits for vessels with due-for-service units. Contact us before your vessel’s arrival at Sohar to confirm availability and reserve an exchange unit if required.

Yes. Our Sohar visits cover all terminals within the port, including the aluminium terminal, OQ refinery berths, fertiliser terminal, and general cargo berths.

Marine Safety Inspection at Sohar?

Dolphin Marine Group provides SOLAS-certified lifeboat, life raft, and fire-fighting inspection for vessels calling at Sohar. Contact our Oman Branch – Bawsher, Muscat to schedule your inspection