MUSCAT COAST (AL MOUJ MARINA, SEEB) AND THE DAYMANIYAT ISLANDS, GULF OF OMAN

Muscat: boating safety

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Muscat, Oman's capital, is the main yachting base on the Gulf of Oman, with Al Mouj Marina in Seeb serving as a port of entry for visiting yachts. Day trips and charters run to the Daymaniyat Islands Nature Reserve offshore.

LIFE IN DANGER AT SEA
Call 9999
Call 9999 and ask for the Coastguard. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF 16, or DSC on channel 70.

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Harbour and marinas

Al Mouj Marina has 165 berths for yachts of 8 to 65 m, with fuel, maintenance, emergency response and a 24-hour dock master.

Al Mouj Marina ▾
almoujmarina.com (2026-10-14): “The marina offers 165 berths, berthing yachts from 8 to 65 meters. Facilities include 6 meter wide pontoon walkways, on-water lounge, fueling and maintenance facilities, emergency response, buggy service and a 24-hour dock master.”

Hazards

Vessels in the Gulf of Oman and the northern Arabian Sea may face a higher risk of maritime attack, including piracy; naval counter-piracy forces advise sailing yachts not to enter the designated high-risk area. Plan routes in and out of Muscat with this in mind.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – Oman travel advice · UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – Oman travel advice ▾
gov.uk (2026-10-14): “Vessels may be at increased risk of maritime attack, including piracy, in: the Gulf of Oman the Northern Arabian Sea the Gulf of Aden Bab El Mandeb”
gov.uk (2026-10-14): “The threat assessment of the combined international naval counter-piracy forces is that sailing yachts should not enter the designated high-risk area , due to the risk of hijacking.”

Tourist boats may not meet UK safety standards; check that life jackets are available for everyone on board.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – Oman travel advice ▾
gov.uk (2026-10-14): “The safety of tourist boats may not be up to UK standards. Make sure life jackets are available for all passengers.”

Hospital and medical

Healthcare in Oman is of a similar standard to the UK, but British visitors must use private healthcare, and anyone who cannot pay may be stopped from leaving the country until the bill is settled, so carry travel insurance.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – Oman travel advice ▾
gov.uk (2026-10-14): “The quality of healthcare facilities in Oman is similar to those in the UK. British nationals must use the private healthcare system. Visitors who do not have travel insurance or the means to settle any charges may be stopped from leaving the country until the debt is paid.”

Arriving from abroad

Al Mouj Marina is a port of entry; immigration and customs clearance is handled through licensed local agents.

Al Mouj Marina ▾
almoujmarina.com (2026-10-14): “Port of Entry – Immigration and Customs clearance services via licensed local agents”

Frequently asked

Who do I call in an emergency at sea near Muscat?

Call 9999 and ask for the Coastguard. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16, or a DSC distress alert on channel 70.

Read before you sail

Cold water shock and hypothermia: what to doPerson overboard: what to doEngine failure: what to do when you lose power

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