The channel has a present minimum depth of 12.8mCD, this places a constraint on the size of vessels that can serve the Ports.

With the privatisation of Khalifa Bin Salman Port, it is expected that more transhipment traffic, utilizing larger vessels, will be attracted.

Marine Notices

   -  Marine Notice: 1/2009

Presentations

   -   Presentation given by Royal Haskoning at the GOP on Feb 2009