Ministerial Decision No. 55 of 2004 issuing Regulations managing the establishment of artificial reefs (Alshuduud). Country/Territory Oman Document type Regulation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette No 774, 1 September 2004. Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Authorization/permit Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel Marine pollution Fishery management and conservation Geographical area Asia, Indian Ocean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Ministerial Decision enters into force on 1 September 2004. Abstract This Ministerial Decision is composed of 4 articles and an attached Regulation. Article 1 states that the management of the establishment of artificial reefs (Alshuduud) through the provisions of the attached Regulations is to be carried out. Fishermen associated with existing Alshuduud before the issuing of this Decision are to correct their practices according to the provisions of these Regulations within 6 months of the date of publication of this Decision. Full text Arabic