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Ministerial Decree No. 52/2011 issuing the Fisheries Sector Support Regulation

Country/Territory
Oman
Document type
Regulation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Subsidy/incentive Artisanal fishing Authorization/permit Fish products Transport/storage Internal trade Aquaculture Fishing vessel Fishing gear/fishing method Fishery management and conservation
Geographical area
Asia, Indian Ocean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Resolution enters into force the day after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

The Resolution consisting of 8 articles and 5 Annexes aims at regulating the subsidies for fishing. It states that, in the various directorates and departments in the governorates and regions, shall be constituted sub-committees to study the applications and nominate who is entitled to the aid and a main committee shall be established at the Ministry to legislate about. It gives support for the purchase of fishing boats, engines, equipment, tools and devices help in fishing operation for artisanal fishing and coastal fishing. It is possible to receive the benefits for a second time only after 10 years for purchasing a boat, 5 for the engines and 3 years for fishing tools and equipment.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.maf.gov.om

References - Legislation

Amended by

Ministerial Decision No.59/2021 amending some provisions of the Fisheries Sector Support Regulation

Legislation | Oman | 2021

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Fishing gear/fishing method, Subsidy/incentive, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No.209/2019 amending some provisions of the regulation to support the fisheries sector.

Legislation | Oman | 2019

Keyword: Subsidy/incentive, Fishing vessel

Source: FAO, FAOLEX