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Port Salalah
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The conventional name of the Port, which includes the entire area of the Port either land or sea inside the territories of the Port and the Port Limits.
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Port Authority
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The management of Salalah Port Services Company SAOG pursuant to the concession agreement signed with the Ministry of Transport and Communications.
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Harbour Master
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The person appointed to carry out the duties of the harbour Master or his delegate.
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Port Facilities
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All the quays, anchorage areas, unloading areas, docks, storage areas, roads, paths, buildings and any other facilities operated or managed by the Port Authority.
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Vessel
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Any ship, or craft usually working or equipped to work in maritime navigation whether powered by a motor or any other method, including hydrofoils, hovercrafts, marine drilling machines, barges, launches and dhows.
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Dhow
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The traditional wooden commercial vessels.
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Launch
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A traditional boat made of wood or fibreglass equipped for fishing or transportation of fish.
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Safe Speed
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The appropriate speed of a ship, which enables it to take a proper and effective action to avoid collision and to be stopped within a distance appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions in accordance with the international regulations for preventing collisions at Sea.
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Owner
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The owner or user of the Ship who manages it, the lessee of the Ship, the person who has a lien or mortgage over the Ship, or any other owner making use of the Ship.
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Master
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The person whom the command and management of the Ship is entrusted.
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Pilot
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The qualified person appointed by the Port Authority to guide the masters of ships while sailing within the port limits.
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Shipping Agent
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Any company, firm, or organization appointed by the Owner, the shipping company or the ship’s master to act on their behalf in the Sultanate of Oman which accepts such appointment.
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Shipment
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Goods of all types, loaded or unloaded or waiting to be loaded on the Ship.
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Charges
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All charges, dues, rates, tolls, fees, and any other charges of every description.
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Dangerous Cargo
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Any materials of hazardous nature or components as per the IMDG Code issued by the IMO.
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Perishable Cargo
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Goods or commodities which are liable to rabid deterioration and livestock.
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Pollution
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The unauthorised discharge of oils, refuse matters. or any other substances liable to cause damage or danger to the Port, the users of the Port, the fishing activities, and the environment as per the MARPOL convention issued by the IMO.
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