Oman Royal Yacht Squadron

The Oman Royal Yacht Squadron is the Sultan of Oman's personal fleet of pleasure craft ranging from the grand Al Said[1] through to the traditional wooden-hulled sailing vessel Zinat al Bihaar.

[2] The Squadron is totally independent of the Royal Navy of Oman[3] and the Royal Guard of Oman and is administered by the Diwan of Royal Court Affairs.

[4] The Squadron's personnel strength is 150.

[5] The Oman Royal Yacht Squadron has two permanent operating bases:[6] The port of Raysut (near Salalah) will also be a temporary berthing location for the Squadron's vessels when required.

The Squadron operates the following vessels:

The Fulk al Salamah, the Sultan's secondary yacht, moored at the docks at Mina Qaboos, Muttrah
Al Said from the stern, moored at Mina Qaboos
The Oman Royal Yacht Squadron moorings at Mina Qaboos at dusk