Al Wusta Fisheries Industries LLC has been established as part of Oman’s desire to further develop the Fisheries sector in the Sultanate towards 2040. As such, Al Wusta Fisheries Industries LLC is tasked to raise production from the pelagic fish stocks that abound in Oman’s coastal waters and the Indian Ocean, hence the creation of the main trading name of “Oman Pelagic”.
ABOUT US
Al Wusta Fisheries Industries LLC, Oman
Oman Pelagic’s operations will focus on the development of the horse mackerel stocks along Oman’s coast in the Arabian Sea and skipjack, yellowfin and big eye tuna in the Indian Ocean.
Al Wusta Fisheries Industries LLC is partnered in these developments by the Ministry
of Agriculture and Fisheries promoting the sustainable exploitation of Oman’s precious Fisheries resources for the benefit of future generations in Oman, extending the maritime heritage of Oman’s fishermen and fisherfolk.
Vision:
To develop pelagic fishing in Oman’s Exclusive Economic Zone and the Indian Ocean using the latest environmentally sensitive fishing technologies with state of the art fishing vessels and processing facilities, enhancing Oman’s world class fishery sector.
Mission:
To deliver world class quality pelagic fish products from well managed sustainable resources in Oman’s Exclusive Economic Zone and the Indian Ocean benefiting Oman’s economy and creating long-term sustainable employment opportunities.
CEO Message
“We aim to continue to grow our company in a professional manner both in Oman and internationally. Our strength lies in our ability to combine local and international expertise, and apply the depth of our specialist experience.”
Dawood Al Wahaibi
(CEO, Al Wusta Fisheries Industries LLC)
About Oman:
The Sultanate of Oman has a long maritime history as a trading nation between Eastern Africa, the Indian sub-continent and the Arabian Gulf states. Oman’s 3,165 kilometre coastline gives Omani fishermen access to both the Sea of Oman and the Arabian Sea and a wide range of both demersal and pelagic fish species. In 2017 the fishermen of Oman landed 347,000 tons of fish which included sardines, tuna species, grouper, kingfish, abalone, and shrimps. Oman is the only net exporter of fish products in the GCC and has ready access to the growing GCC markets, notably UAE and Saudi Arabia, as well as worldwide markets for quality seafood products.
Oman, under the progressive rule of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said has enjoyed a long period of stability and economic growth which actively encourages sustainable development to diversify the economy away from its carbon base. The fisheries sector (both fishing and aquaculture); tourism; logistics; manufacturing and the service sector are all seen a major pillars for the future of Oman and receive extensive governmental support.
To support the development of Oman in to a modern and thriving economy in the region, the government has engaged on a series of programs and initiative to promote business development which include:
• World-class infrastructure such as highways, airports and sea ports;
• An orderly civil society with high level of education;
• A strategic location close to key export markets within the region and worldwide;
• An investor-friendly environment with attractive incentives such as tax holidays, soft loans and other concessions;
• Good legislative structure with commitment to world standards of practice;
• Strong links to international finance and business markets to facilitate business development which encourages traceability and transparency;
• Very beneficial tax regimes which include tax free personal income, easy remittance of salary and company profits without additional fees;
• Excellent international health care facilities.
Oman is an open and friendly country in which to operate which embraces all cultures while retaining its own unique Omani personality, while undergoing strong economic and social developments which will safeguard its future.
Vision:
To develop pelagic fishing in Oman’s Exclusive Economic Zone and the Indian Ocean using the latest environmentally sensitive fishing technologies with state of the art fishing vessels and processing facilities, enhancing Oman’s world class fishery sector.
Mission:
To deliver world class quality pelagic fish products from well managed sustainable resources in Oman’s Exclusive Economic Zone and the Indian Ocean benefiting Oman’s economy and creating long-term sustainable employment opportunities.
CEO Message
“We aim to continue to grow our company in a professional manner both in Oman and internationally. Our strength lies in our ability to combine local and international expertise, and apply the depth of our specialist experience.”
Dawood Al Wahaibi
(CEO, Al Wusta Fisheries Industries LLC)
About Oman:
The Sultanate of Oman has a long maritime history as a trading nation between Eastern Africa, the Indian sub-continent and the Arabian Gulf states. Oman’s 3,165 kilometre coastline gives Omani fishermen access to both the Sea of Oman and the Arabian Sea and a wide range of both demersal and pelagic fish species. In 2017 the fishermen of Oman landed 347,000 tons of fish which included sardines, tuna species, grouper, kingfish, abalone, and shrimps. Oman is the only net exporter of fish products in the GCC and has ready access to the growing GCC markets, notably UAE and Saudi Arabia, as well as worldwide markets for quality seafood products.
Oman, under the progressive rule of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said has enjoyed a long period of stability and economic growth which actively encourages sustainable development to diversify the economy away from its carbon base. The fisheries sector (both fishing and aquaculture); tourism; logistics; manufacturing and the service sector are all seen a major pillars for the future of Oman and receive extensive governmental support.
To support the development of Oman in to a modern and thriving economy in the region, the government has engaged on a series of programs and initiative to promote business development which include:
• World-class infrastructure such as highways, airports and sea ports;
• An orderly civil society with high level of education;
• A strategic location close to key export markets within the region and worldwide;
• An investor-friendly environment with attractive incentives such as tax holidays, soft loans and other concessions;
• Good legislative structure with commitment to world standards of practice;
• Strong links to international finance and business markets to facilitate business development which encourages traceability and transparency;
• Very beneficial tax regimes which include tax free personal income, easy remittance of salary and company profits without additional fees;
• Excellent international health care facilities.
Oman is an open and friendly country in which to operate which embraces all cultures while retaining its own unique Omani personality, while undergoing strong economic and social developments which will safeguard its future.
Brand Identity:
Oman Pelagic is the registered trade mark and brand for the products produced by Al Wusta Fisheries Industries LLC.
It recognises and promotes the ideals and operations of the Company and marks all of its products as “product of Oman”.
The brand embraces the promotion of sustainable and fully recorded catches, which are handled and processed using state of the art vessels and equipment. This guarantees that all products from Oman Pelagic meet the highest international standards and are fully traceable from vessel to consumer with full HACCP systems used throughout the distribution chain.
FV VICTORIA
• 93 meter pelagic freezer trawler specialised for horse mackerel
• Processing Capacity – 120 tons per day to cartons
• Frozen hold capacity – 1,500 tons in cartons
• Vessel operated by UTS, Iceland under charter contract to Al Wusta
• Vessel operating from Salalah, Oman with exclusive fishing license for horse mackerel from Oman’s coastal waters
FV VICTORIA
• 93 meter pelagic freezer trawler specialised for horse mackerel
• Processing Capacity – 120 tons per day to cartons
• Frozen hold capacity – 1,500 tons in cartons
• Vessel operated by UTS, Iceland under charter contract to Al Wusta
• Vessel operating from Salalah, Oman with exclusive fishing license for horse mackerel from Oman’s coastal waters
July 2, 2015
INHABITING THE INDIAN OCEAN AND ARABIAN SEA
Scientific surveys from the last 4 decades have recorded stocks of in excess of 1 million tons of horse mackerel in Oman’s Arabian Sea coastal waters. Until this time, no commercial fishing activity has specifically targeted this resource. Al Wusta has an exclusive fishing license to fish for these species in Omani waters.
July 2, 2015
INHABITING THE INDIAN OCEAN AND ARABIAN SEA
Scientific surveys from the last 4 decades have recorded stocks of in excess of 1 million tons of horse mackerel in Oman’s Arabian Sea coastal waters. Until this time, no commercial fishing activity has specifically targeted this resource. Al Wusta has an exclusive fishing license to fish for these species in Omani waters.
OUR PRODUCTS
Horse Mackerel
Mackerel
PACKAGING
All in 20kg frozen blocks
Frozen blocks placed in
polythene liners inside
recyclable plain corrugated
cardboard cartons
Labelling to customer
specifications but includes
minimum of production date;
country of origin; net weight;
species identification and grade
All cartons banded for ease of
handling and to avoid
separation
SHIPPING
20’ or 40’ reefer containers
Hand stuffed for maximum
weight – typically 14 tons for
20’ or 27 tons for 40’
containers
Palletised cargo available at
extra cost
Shipped from Salalah, Oman.
Salalah is major reefer
container hub for major
shipping lines
Sailings to Africa, Europe and
Far East available daily
Prices can be quoted for FOB
Salalah or CNF to chosen
destination
ORDERING
Al Wusta will have daily
updates from FV Victoria on
quantity, species and grades
available
Contract orders available
One off orders available
Al Wusta with its port agents
will complete all export
documentation, and bill of
lading at the time the
container is delivered to the
container yard ready for
shipping to client
Minimum order of 1 x 20’
container
Payment terms agreed by
contact
OUR CLIENTS
Our clients are at the core of our success. We have a vast array of clients from both small and large companies to non-profit organizations. A large majority of our clients have been with us for well over long years – showing that we are honestly reliable and provide long-term customer service.
CONTACT US
Minarat Al Qurum Building, 5th floor
Al Qurum, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
+968 22526821
info@awf.om