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Ministerial Resolution No. 189/2018 amending some provisions of the Executive Regulations of the Law of Maritime Fishing and Protection of Live Aquatic Wealth.

Country/Territory
Oman
Document type
Regulation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Artisanal fishing Authorization/permit Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel 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

This Resolution consisting of 3 articles aims at amending the Regulation of 1994 by (i) establishing at art.4 paragraph 2.a that the license for fishing vessels are necessary for artisan fishing boats, advanced fishing boats, artisanal fishing vessels, coastal fishing vessels, and commercial fishing vessels; (ii) establishing at art.4 paragraph 3.c that the license period is 3 three years (instead of 1 year), and the competent authority may issue a permit that expires with the expiry of the indicated period or purpose; (iii) adding art.18 bis that prohibits to possess fishing nets, equipment or tools whose use is restricted under a license, unless after obtaining the necessary license from the competent authority.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.maf.gov.om

References - Legislation

Amends

Ministerial Resolution No.4/94 Implementing Regulation of the Law on Marine Fishing and Protection of Living Aquatic Resources.

Legislation | Oman | 1994

Keyword: Aquatic animals, Enforcement/compliance, Equipment, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Internal trade, Marine fisheries, Mariculture, Non-commercial fishing, Offences/penalties, Seasons, Protection of species, Aquaculture, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX