Oman's premier maritime gateway, enjoys a prime location in the politically stable Sultanate of Oman. Situated in a natural harbour 250 Kilometers south of the Strait of Hormuz on the Indian Ocean coast of the Arabian Peninsula. Port Sultan Qaboos' location makes it an ideal hub, not only for the Arabian Gulf but also the Indian Sub-continent and markets in East and South Africa. The location of Port Sultan Qaboos offers considerable savings in steaming time when compared to other ports. The port's tariff compares very favorably with others across the region. The already impressive infrastructure, skilled manpower, fast and efficient handling operations and documentation clearance system in PSC will be further enhanced this year. The aim of the port authority is to provide efficient and effective services to satisfy all customers and port users, make maximum use of resources, provide the best facilities to encourage import and export cargo and also attract transshipment, particularly container transshipment. Port Sultan Qaboos' maintenance workshops equipped with a wide array of vehicles and equipment and specialized teams of engineers, mechanics and technicians, enable the Port to ensure the smooth running of Oman's premier maritime gateway.