''Al Dhaferah'' is an
amphibious transport ship
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in service with the
Royal Navy
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of
Oman
Oman ( ; ar, عُمَان ' ), officially the Sultanate of Oman ( ar, سلْطنةُ عُمان ), is an Arabian country located in southwestern Asia. It is situated on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, and spans the mouth of t ...
since her construction in 1987. The vessel is capable of transporting 240 troops, but now works alongside the
royal yacht
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.
The vessel was previously named ''Fulk Al Salamah'', but was renamed ''Al Dhaferah'' in 2016 after the delivery of the new ''
Fulk Al Salamah''.
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Image of the ship
1986 ships
Amphibious warfare vessels of the Royal Navy of Oman
Naval ships of Oman
Ships built in Bremen (state)
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