Sohar port in Oman receives vessel carrying iron ore

Muscat: The Sohar port on Thursday received the vessel 'Pacific Mariner', which is set to discharge 400,000 tons of iron ore at the Vale pier.

A statement issued online by Sohar Port and Freezone said: "Sohar Port has received the ‘Pacific Mariner’ vessel, which is set to discharge 400,000 tons of iron ore at the Vale pier."

"Vale imports millions of tons annually to pellet it and re-export it," the statement added.