Oman marks start of Sohar Port construction

Oman yesterday officially started the celebration of construction on Sohar Port, Oman News agency reported. The port and an associated free-trade zone will cover 47 square km and port construction includes the creation of two breakwaters and dredging for the port and port entrance. It also includes the construction of cargo and container berths and two liquid cargo berths, to be used for oil, the report said. Work on the project is expected to be complete in 2003.