Queen Elizabeth II calls at Sultan Qaboos Port

The world famous cruise ship “Queen Elizabeth 2” called Port Sultan Qaboos, on 27th March 2005 . The vessel was carrying on board total of 1,700 mainly A me rican and European passengers as well as so me tourist from Asia and Australia .

PSC Tugboats opened up with celebratory jets of water while the brass band of Royal Navy of Oman struck up a rousing welco me tune as the magnificent ocean liner sailed into Port Sultan Qaboos. Underscoring the importance of the visit, a high-level delegation from Omani govern me nt including Dr Rajha Bint Abdula me er, Minister of Tourism and Shaikh Moham me d bin Abdullah al Harthy Minister of Transport and Communications, boarded the QE2 to greet the captain and crew.

The ship which has LOA of 963 feet with 13 passenger level decks is arriving from Dubai and will be proceeding to Salalah Port as the next Port of call and from there to Jordan on the next leg for her Mediterranean cruise. During their visit the passengers took advantage of this one day stay and explore the Oman heritage, culture and beautiful landscapes with the leading Tour operator M/s Al Zahra tours. 

Port Services Corporation (S.A.O.G) manage me nt has exerted  best efforts to ensure smooth and safe call of this cruise liner. The ship local agent is M/s Inchcape Shipping services.

(PSC) Executive Presidents Mr. Saud Bin Ahmed Al Nahari attends the Maersk Sealand felicitation ceremony

PSC Executive President Mr. Saud Bin Ahmed Al Nahari attended the Maersk Sealand  felicitation ceremony hosted in honour of the support, loyalty and commitment received from the company's customers in the Sultanate. The chief guest was Reem Zawawi, one of the directors on the board of Maersk Shipping Services LLC.

Maersk UAE, Oman and Qatar Managing Director - Poonam Datta, said that 2004 was another record breaking year for the company.  Maersk Sealand never lost sight of the ultimate goal, which has been to provide second – to – none service to its customers consistently," she said.  The Premium and Gold Card schemes and the e-based services were a part of this customer- focused approach she added.

Maersk Sealand is the largest liner shipping company in the world.  More than 300 container vessels and 950,000 containers ensure a reliable and comprehensive worldwide coverage.  Maersk Sealand is part of the AP Moller – Maersk group, which has more than 60,000 employees in more than 125 countries.  Besides shipping and logistics, the AP Moller – Maersk Group is engaged in the exploration and production of oil and gas, ship building, aviation, industry and retail.

“Minerva II” of SWAN HELLENIC CRUISES calls Port Sultan Qaboos

The “’Minerva II” luxurious cruise liner, called on its maiden voyage, to Port Sultan Qaboos, on 16.03.2005 the vessel belongs to SWAN HELLENIC CRUISES arrived with 554 visitors of European Nationality.

“Minerva II” is a traditional style of cruise ship, which is well-constructed modern vessel with a well-balanced profile.  The Vessel “Minerva II” has a LOA of 180 with 9 passenger level decks.  The ship has a total capacity for 684 passengers, which are serviced by 317 numbers of International Crew.  The ship is fitted with 362 cabins which have modern and the State of the art a me nities. The ship is arriving from India and will be proceeding to Salalah Port as the next Port of call and from there to Jeddah Port at the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia .

Keeping in view the heritage and mystique that surrounds Oman , which showcases as the perfect adventure, cultural, and heritage destination. The tourist proceeded to enjoy local city tours to Muscat , Nizwa and Nakal which was organized by Al Zahra Tours. 

Senior officials of Port Services Corporation (SAOG) presented the captain  / Mark Dexter of “Minerva II” with a mo me nto Plaque acknowledging its maiden call. Port Services Corporation (SAOG) have co-ordinate the cruise call with the Shipping Agent and provided swift, safe and efficient handling of the vessel.  M/s. Gulf Agency Company ( Oman ) LLC, are the agents of the vessel.

The “CS Seven Seas Voyager”, prominent cruise liner, called to Port Sultan Qaboos

The “CS Seven Seas Voyager”, prominent cruise liner, called to Port Sultan Qaboos, on 26th March 2005 . The vessel arrived with 722 visitors of American & European Nationality serviced by 442 crew member on board.

The Vessel “CS Seven Seas Voyager” has a LOA of 207 meters and 7.1 meters draft with a total of 12 decks. The ship is arriving from Dubai (U.A.E) and will be proceeding to Salalah as the next Port of call and from there to Safaga ( Egypt ).

Keeping in view the rich heritage, the renowned Hospitality, and the broad Culture and history of Oman , tourist on board were very keen on visiting the tourist attraction areas. This was made possible by Al Zahra tours who handled the ground tours to various sites in the city of Muscat and nearby sites in the Batina region. 

The Executive President of Port Services Corporation (SAOG) presented the captain of “CS Seven Seas Voyager” with a mo me nto Plaque acknowledging its maiden call. Port Services Corporation (SAOG) have co-ordinate the cruise call with the Shipping Agent and provided swift, safe and efficient handling of the vessel.  M/s. Khimji Ramdas Shipping Division are the agents of the vessel.  

Port Services Corporation join the nation celebrations of the Oman National Football team achievement in the 17th Gulf Cup

It was a wind-fall for the history-making of Oman football team, who finished worthy runner-up in recently concluded 17th Arabian Gulf Cup Football Tournament in Doha. Oman's private sector came to the fore to offer rich rewards to the entire football team during special function organised jointly with the Ministery of Sports Affairs as the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bausher. 

Port Services Corporation (PSC), Zubair Corporation, Skoda Auto, Bank Muscat,  W.J Towel, Oman Mobile, and many others presented a generous rewards in recognition of the splendid efforts put by the team and wished the team the best in the future endeavours. Mr. Saud Bin Ahmed Al Nahari the Executive President of Port Services Corporation presented to the team members (Players and Officials) a cheque for RO 32,000 during the function.  

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