Our ferry services will revolutionize transport in the gulf with NFC ultimately operating five ferries. There will be two ferries in the north (linking Khasab with Muscat ) , two in the south ( linking Halniyat island with Salalah ) and the fifth one would link Masirah island with Shannah in the east .
These ferries would be made available to all interested passengers including Omani citizens, expatriate residents and tourists. Furthermore the ferries can carry cars and cargo along with them.
HC Shinas & HC Hormuz are 65 meter, multi-purpose passenger vehicle catamaran ferries that have a capacity to carry 208 passengers and 56 cars. Talior-made for Oman’s ruggedly spectacular northern coastline, the ferry’s meets high safety and Passenger comfort standards. They are billed as the world’s fastest diesel-powered vehicle ferry, are optimized to cover the 225 nautical mile journey at speed of up to 50 knots.
Passenger on the ferry will experience unparalleled comfort across two classes – tourist and first. High quality seating and catering facilities are all located on a single deck, with additional sea keeping comfort. Each of the seats has leather headrests, armrests, a meal tray. Onboard features include a helicopter landing facility to allow emergency operations.
The vessels have the capability to assist in search and rescue and Medivac operations due to its helicopter landing facility, which is suitable for a medium class helicopter.