Sohar Port resumes its marine operations

Muscat: Sohar Port’s marine operations have resumed as of October 4 at 6am, following the severe weather conditions caused by Cyclone Shaheen. There are no reports of any infrastructural damages or injuries. The safety and security of all Sohar workers and stakeholders remain a top priority.

"Days prior to landfall, we activated our Emergency Response Plan to ensure that all necessary controls are in place to mitigate any risks and to safeguard business continuity. Our HSSE team and authorities concerned will continue to be on the ground to monitor the tropical depression as downgraded by the Civil Aviation Authority. We are grateful to our teams and partners who worked continually for the last 48 hours to ensure our safety and the sustainability of our operations," said Mark Geilenkirchen, CEO of Port of Sohar.

"We thank the government authorities for their tireless work and efforts to keep everyone safe. Our sincere sympathies are with those who have been affected and we are committed to supporting clean-up efforts and helping our communities in the recovery process," he added.