Oman’s NFC transports over 122,000 passengers in first half of 2024

NFC transports 122,699 passengers and 34,000 vehicles on ferry trips to and from Masirah

Masirah: The National Ferries Company (NFC) has transported 122,699 passengers, compared to 100,591 passengers from the Wilayat of Masirah in the first half of this year, recording a growth rate of 22 percent.

Zaher bin Hamad Al Rashdi, Deputy CEO of the National Ferries Company, explained that the fast ferry trips to and from the Wilayat of Masirah transported 4,035 tons of goods in the first half of this year, and the number of trips to and from the island reached 1,504 trips during the same period.

He added that this increase is due to several factors, including: the activity of tourism movement, as Masirah Island is a tourist destination and a source of attraction for tourists due to its natural tourism components, as well as the holding of tourism events and activities that contributed to increasing the number of tourists and visitors, most notably the Masirah Tourism Forum, which was held in January of this year with the aim of encouraging investment in marine tourism, as well as the unique location of Masirah Island, its terrain and tourism components, in addition to the exceptional marine environment and moderate weather throughout the year.

Al Rashidi pointed out that the “ferries” service between Masirah Island and Shanna Port contributed significantly to facilitating the movement of tourists and citizens between the island and the mainland, as well as enhancing economic activities and services.

It is worth noting that the growing demand for the “Abra” service to and from Masirah Island reflects the effectiveness and efficiency of the ferry fleet, and its achievement of many social, tourism and economic roles, by providing multiple, simplified and new travel options for travelers according to the highest standards of safety, security and hospitality.