Oman Royal Yacht Squadron

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

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

The Squadron's personnel strength is 150.

Bases
The Oman Royal Yacht Squadron has two permanent operating bases :


 * Muscat Harbor adjacent to Fort Mirani - offices, maintenance areas and a slipway
 * Muttrah Harbor - specifically dedicated moorings at Port Sultan Qaboos (Mina Sultan Qaboos)

The port of Raysut (near Salalah) will also be a temporary berthing location for the Squadron's vessels when required.

Current inventory
The Squadron operates the following vessels: