CLIENT
Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries
LOCATION
Wilayat Al-Khaburah, Batinah North. Governorate, Sultanate of Oman
The project involves the design and supervision of a fishery port at Al Khaburah in tune with the objectives of enhancement of fisheries sector. The overall objectives of this project are to achieve the following:
- Increase in the value-added of the catch through expansion and quality improvement of handling;
- Creating a modern Omani fishery fleet capable of exploiting offshore fish resources beyond the range of the traditional fleet;
- Providing the institutions and capabilities to manage and develop the fishery sector effectively;
- Ensuring that the private sector (both individual and corporations) is able to participate fully in the expansion of the fishery industry.
Services provided by Sering International
- Concept master plan and Feasibility study;
- Hydrodynamic studies,
- Surveys and investigations;
- Suggesting remedial measures and assess alternatives to reduce the wave disturbance around the harbour;
- Incorporate the additional requirements in tourism and ferry service and identify the recommended solution;
- Preliminary and Detailed design of the finalized alternative for construction and its related works;
- EIA,
- Tender documents, bidders evaluation,
- Construction supervision and Assistance during maintenance period.
The Port is expected to extend: facilities for: Developed Fishery Activities; Ship lift and repair facility (for handling vessels up to 150 tonnes displacement tonnage); ROP & Coast Guard requirements; Tourism (including marina) and yacht; Fast passenger cum vehicle ferry; Commercial activities.
The new port will be dedicated to implement fishery activities and enhance and facilitate the life of local fishermen. Sidewalks will be enlarged, access to the port and the market shall be rationalized according to each typology of user and the unload/ transport of catches from boat to storage/market or truck shall be facilitated by belts. All design choices have been dictated by the need to create a continuity with the existing structures (buildings, parking lots, buildings for productive activities).