Ministerial Resolution No.117 of 2017 regulating fishing in Khor Najd and Khor Habalayn in Khasab District in the Governorate of Musandam. Country/Territory Oman Document type Regulation Date 2017 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishing area Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Mesh Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit 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 6 articles aims at regulating fishing in two specific areas of the Sultanate. It prohibits the use of nets and cages of all kinds and names and any other equipment and fishing tools, except for fishing lines, both in Khor Najd and Khor Habalayn areas and in the coastal villages opposite to the two sites. Some exceptions are provided for permitted anglers of the coastal villages, as mentioned in art.2 if they have obtained a permit indicating the marine sites authorized for the use of fixed position nets. Art.4 gives detailed conditions and measures to use fixed nets. Full text Arabic Website data.qanoon.om