Sezad quarterly magazine issue 14 duqm special economic zone. This will allow port of duqm to develop alternative liquid bulk projects as. Duqm port commercial terminal and operational zone development project project no. Duqm refinery and petrochemical industries company l. Project background the port of duqm is being developed in a series of seven packages.
Manual of best management practices for port operations. The second basin representing phase 2 of the ports future expansion is an expansive area located to the west of the quay walls of oman dry dock company situation within the port of duqm. Pdc is a 5050 joint venture between the goo and the consortium antwerp port cap. The duqm port is situated out of the strait of hormuz, in the middle of the indian ocean, opening directly into international waters and lies in the vicinity of the international trade route between asia and europe. Global advanced research journal of management and business studies issn. The buzz is all about the port of duqm, the new economic engine of the sultanate of oman, progressively emerging as the neo hub and hive of economic activity thanks to its central location, deepsea natural port and easy access to a mineral and resourcerich hinterland. Construction environmental management plan cemp ip2, duqm page 2 1. Port of duqm sponsored report situated on the southeastern seaboard of the sultanate of oman, overlooking the arabian sea and the indian ocean, the port of duqm is fast becoming an important part of the middle east regions rapidly transforming maritime landscape. Ad duqm is a port town on the arabian sea in al wusta governorate in centraleastern oman. Port of duqm company pdc and duqm ahlia development have signed a 25 year land lease agreement for a 5 hectare plot in the port of duqm concession area. The history of emergency management in oman is patchy.
Csr news ddc signs a training agreement with nizwa university to train omani youths of duqmoman september 9th, 2015. Pdc is also financing, developing, managing and marketing 2000ha of industrial and petrochemical zone. The duqm port commercial terminal and operational zone development project aims to help duqm port capture its full economic potential through improved transport efficiency, strengthened logistics services, facilitated mineral exports, and reduced supply chain delivery time and costs for the wide spectrum of industries in the new duqm special economic zone and its broader international. Address near duqm fort al khuwair nxt to zakher al duqm pobox. India has secured access to key strategic port of duqm in oman in arabian sea for military use and logistical support. India gains access to omans duqm port, putting the indian. Soon after, the uk too made a move to make its presence felt in the duqm port. After chahbahar, india ties with duqm port in oman to.
Overview of the special economic zone authority duqm. Qatar ports management simultaneously launched two direct shipping. The development occupies more than 2,000 acres and, when completed, will have the capacity to process around 230,000 barrels of crude oil per day. Port of duqm is being built as technologically advanced and modern multipurpose port with various facilities. The objective of the project is to help duqm port capture. Phase 1 of the ports development, vermeulen said, is currently under implementation with a number of contractors putting in place the infrastructure. Under an agreement signed with the omani government in april 2011, the joint venture has. Oman 10th march 2014 healthcare in duqm well covered as ddc and starcare announces hospital and a m. Aduqm refinery and petrochemical industries has laid the foundation stone for the aduqm refinery project, located in oman. Logistics services developed at port of duqm united arab. Control of the port was transferred to the ministry of transport and communications in may 2012. The duqm area has been earmarked as omans next industrial and economic hub, to be known as the special economic zone sez. The duqm special economic zone authority sezad manages, regulates, and develops all economic activities in duqm. The liquid bulk terminal, developed in the northern part of the port, consisting of 70ha of quay land as well as 7 berths, will be commissioned in 2020, well ahead of the start up of the duqm refinery, scheduled to be operational in 2023.
The special economic zone at duqm sezd is one of the worldwide renowned economic destionations with great potentials. Pdc has 3 major roles in duqm, first the management and the terminal operation of the port itself, secondly, the management of all logistic zone in the direct vicinity of the port. This mep technical note applies to all industries in the sez area. Duqm is a port town small town within the al wusta region of oman on the chosen by state. Port of duqm drafts new port rules systemsnavigator. The duqm port has special importance as it lies along the strait of hormuz, gulf of oman, indian ocean and the arabian sea. The development occupies more than 2,000 acres and, when completed, will have the capacity. On a third aspect, pdc is also financing, developing, managing and marketing 2000ha of industrial and petrochemical zone. Cap is supported by the port of antwerp belgium, one of europes largest hub ports.
Speaking at the port development middle east conference, organised by iqpc events in muscat earlier this week, the ceo further added. The port is a special economic zone and is expected to handle 58% of omans total nonoil gdp by 2020. Omans new port sleepy no more middle east and africa. The special economic zone authority duqm sezad was created in 2011 pursuant to royal decree 119 of 2011 and was reinforced by royal decree 79 of 20 which granted sezad with financial and administrative autonomy status to manage, regulate and develop all economic activities in the duqm free zone.
The sez is composed of zones that include the duqm port, the ship dry dock, the oil refinery, the regional airport, the residential, commercial and tourism area, the logistic services area, fisheries area and the industrial area. In addition to cargo handling facilities there are two large graving docks, a floating drydock and several repair berths. The first cargo for the duqm refinery project has made its entry at port of duqm. Special economic zone at duqm multilateral investment. Duqm port commercial terminal and operational zone development project country oman sector transportport project no 0000. An environmental management plan emp is prepared for the construction phase and operational. Port of duqm is managed by port of duqm company saoc, a 5050 joint venture between the omani government and the consortium antwerp port cap.
Port, dry dock, duqm refinery and ad vanced infrastructure, concluded alwa haibi, ceo of odp. Rezayat logistics group identified duqm as an area of interest in 2018. Special economic zone authority of duqm mandate and structure. Duqm refinery forms a key part of the government of omans overall vision for strong and sustainable economic growth.
C is a joint venture between oman oil company and kuwait petroleum international. Chinas new city in the oman desert has been pragmatically dubbed the sinooman industrial city, and the ambition is to turn a remote and underutilized middle. During this visit, annexure to memorandum of understanding mou on military cooperation was signed between the two countries. Port is designed to accommodate various specialized terminals. Systems navigator supports defining new port rules that maximize the ports potential now and into the future delft. The port of duqm company saoc pdc is the port authority for the pod and is responsible for the management and operation of the port and its facilities, and navigation within and around the port. An important strategic location, the duqm port in oman, saw the presence of the us in 202014.
Sezad quarterly magazine issue 17 duqm special economic zone. This was one of the key takeaways of prime minister narendra modis visit to oman. Sultanate of oman duqm port commercial terminal and. Adduqm is a port town on the arabian sea in al wusta governorate in centraleastern oman. The forwardthinking duqm master plan, incorporating a refinery, associated downstream activities, marine activity, a comprehensive port infrastructure and an attractive manufacturing hub fits perfectly with the groups vision and service offerings, while taking full advantage of duqms strategic location. Draft final version construction environmental management. Manual of best management practices for port operations and model environmental management system lynn a. Muscat, sept 2 construction work on the port of duqms commercial terminal and operational zone project is well under way and is slated for completion before the end of 2020, according to a summary note prepared by one of the projects key lenders. It plans, designs, and implements longterm strategies for infrastructural development and attracts investments to promote a wide spectrum of economic activities. Indian ocean geopolitical contest in the spotlight. Healthcare in duqm well covered as ddc and starcare announces hospital and a medical centre.
Logistics services developed at port of duqm, logistics. The duqm port information gathered by marinetraffic includes, wind forecasts and realtime updates for vessels in the port of duqm. The duqm refinery is a strategic investment for the sultanate of oman and will form the cornerstone of the duqm special economic zone, omans next industrial centre. Subscribe to our newsletter to get important news and announcements. Rotterdam, while the vast port of duqm is a jointventure with the port of antwerp.
Information about port of duqm omdqm departures and expected arrivals. A total of 3396 tonnes of cargo, including approximately 50 specialised steel plates, imported from india, were discharged at the ports commercial quay. A dry cargo port with berths constructed on reclaimed land and under the control of port of duqm company pdc. It is this advantageous location that the omani government seeks to leverage as it sets out to position duqm as a safe, stable and businessfriendly destination for industrial and economic investment. Duqm port will also be connected to the gcc railway, with railway sidings on the quay. Fisher clean manufacturing executive director technology institute american great lakes purdue university ports association west lafayette, indiana washington, d. Pdc has three major roles in duqm, first the management and the terminal operation of the port and secondly, the management of all logistic zones in the direct vicinity of the port. These zones enjoy an optimal integration with the port of duqm. India gets access to strategic duqm port in oman for. Omans port of duqm company, duqm ahlia sign 25year land. The town is currently experiencing significant development, growing from about 5,100 in 2008 to over 11,200 people in 2010, and the oman tourism development company is looking to develop it into a resort, aiming to increase its population to 100,000 by 2020. The government, represented by the special economic zone authority at duqm sezad and ministry of tourism, seeks to promote investment in ad duqm rock garden thus, the ministry of tourism announces a competition to obtain the best proposal for development and investment of ad duqm rock garden in this document illustrating the. See who you know at port of duqm company saoc, leverage your professional network, and get hired.
A grand plan for a fishing village may, with luck, transform the country. Port of duqm presentation 2020 port of duqm presentation 2020. Project description the port of duqm is being developed in a series of seven packages as shown in the figure 21 below. Oodq is an airport serving the arabian sea port of duqm in the al wusta region of oman the airport officially opened on 24 july 2014. Special economic zone authority at duqm sezad ministry. At the heart of port of duqms appeal is its strategic geopolitical location, far removed from strait of hormuz and the arabian gulf. Integration of oman ports into global supply chains. Systems navigator is selected as the consultant to analyze the impact of port rules on the foreseen port performanc. India gains access to omans duqm port, putting the indian ocean geopolitical contest in the spotlight. The special economic zone authority of duqm sezad was established in 2011. In august 2016, the duqm port saw a massive investment worth usd 350 million by the chinese in ctozd project. The city will be composed of residential areas, an industrial park, recreational and educational areas, and a touristic area.
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