Muscat: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources today signed a contract with Khimji Ramdas Contracting and Archimedes Marine Engineering to implement a multi-purpose fishing port in the Wilayat of Masirah, to the tune of RO 28 million. The agreement was signed on behalf of the Ministry by Dr. Saud Hamoud Al Habsi, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources.

According to Oman News Agency, the fishing port development project in the Wilayat of Masirah is envisaged to provide basic services to the fisheries sector. It will extend support to the tourism and commercial sectors and the Royal Oman Police, besides rendering services to visitors of the port.

Breakwaters extending 4,172 metres will be built along the port, whose basin will be deepened further by 5 metres. The facility will have a 1,100-metre long sandy beach and 13 floating berths.