Legislative Decree No.20 of 2002 on the regulation of fishing, exploitation and protection of marine wealth. Country/Territory Bahrain Document type Legislation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Fisheries, Sea, Wild species & ecosystems, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Internal trade Offences/penalties Transport/storage Research Authorization/permit Marine pollution Framework law Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel Foreign fishing Non-commercial fishing Fishing authorization Fishing charge Processing/handling Coral Registration Waste disposal Pollution control Waste management Marine fishes Marine mammals Wild fauna Protection of environment Protection of species Turtles Wild flora Seasons Size Aquatic animals Geographical area Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Small Island Developing States, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Resolution enters into force 1 month after its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Royal Decree consisting of 38 articles divided in 6 Chapters aims to outline the overall legislative framework regulating the exploitation of fisheries and other marine resources and identify the responsibilities of the competent Authority. It establishes that (i) without prejudice to the special provisions concerning GCC nationals, non-nationals of the State of Bahrain are prohibited from practicing commercial fishing; (ii) without a license issued by the competent Authority (the Department of Fisheries and Marine Resources at the Ministry of Housing and Agriculture), commercial fishing in fishing waters may not be practiced; (iii) the license shall be limited in duration and indicate the specifications of the vessel, the fishing methods and equipment used, the number of crew members, the locations of the vessel's work, the authorized fishing seasons and the types and quantities of marine wealth to be harvested in each region and in each season; (iv) in the case of commercial fishing, a Bahraini captain shall be required on board; (v) the Minister may grant to practice fishing for the purpose of carrying out research or scientific studies and, in that case, may exempt from the application of some provisions of this Decree. Full text Arabic Website www.legalaffairs.gov.bh References - Legislation Repeals Legislative Decree No. 5 of 1981 regulating fishing. Legislation | Bahrain | 1981 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Marking/identification, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Resolution N.7 of 2009 establishing a Committee to monitor and prosecute abuses by fishermen and sea-goers. Legislation | Bahrain | 2009 Keyword: Institution, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Protection of species, Monitoring, Harbour Source: FAO, FAOLEX Legislative Decree No.45 of 2012 amending Article 1 of Legislative Decree No.20 of 2002 on the regulation of fishing, exploitation and protection of marine wealth. Legislation | Bahrain | 2012 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 110 of 2023 naming the competent Ministry and the Minister responsible for implementing Decree Law No. 20 of 2002 regarding the Regulation of fishing, exploitation and protection of marine wealth. Legislation | Bahrain | 2023 Keyword: Governance, Fishery management and conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX