From day one: safe, uninterrupted towage at Oman LNG 

From  1 January 2026, Svitzer has been providing towage services at Oman LNG’s terminal in Qalhat, a critical energy infrastructure operation where reliability, safety and readiness are non-negotiable. 

With demanding operational requirements, the mobilisation has been built around one clear outcome: a safe and seamless transition, enabling the operation to perform from day one, supported by strong safety standards and clear oversight.  

Deniz Kirdar True, Managing Director, AMEA, Svitzer, says:  
“Delivering a safe start from day one takes discipline, teamwork and absolute clarity on standards. I’m proud of how our people came together across countries and functions to mobilise the operation on time, delivering with the safety standards you can expect from Svitzer.” .

A cross-country mobilisation, powered by people  

Delivering a day-one start at this scale required a cross-country and cross-region effort, drawing on operational, technical, HSE and support expertise from across Svitzer. Teams worked together to align procedures, assurance activities and on-the-ground capability, so the operation could perform from the first vessel movement.  

A key part of the mobilisation has been integrating the local team. Svitzer is pleased to welcome over 70 new colleagues as part of the operation, strengthening capability in-country and supporting long-term service delivery.  

Building in Oman, and in-country value embedded from the start   

Oman LNG’s requirements extend beyond operational performance. Svitzer’s mobilisation supports these commitments through local recruitment and capability building, creating long-term value through skills development and strengthened maritime capability in-country.  

As part of Svitzer’s fleet renewal programme for the operation, one of the tugs will be built in Oman , supporting job creation and contributing to the development of local manufacturing capability. 

The Oman-built tug will be a 32-metre tug with 65-tonne bollard pull, and is expected to be delivered in the first half of 2027.  

Svitzer’s focus at Oman LNG  remains clear:  safe and reliable service, consistent standards, and being ready when the customer needs us - delivered by local capability, while backed by international expertise.