Resolution No. 17 of 1981 regulating the registration and renewal of fishing vessel licences. Country/Territory Bahrain Document type Regulation Date 1981 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishing vessel Marine fisheries Offences/penalties Registration Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit 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 on 18 January 1982. Abstract The aim of this Resolution is to regulate fishing in Bahrain. The present Resolution is composed of 8 articles and 1 Annex. Article 1 provides for the establishment of the Register for Fishing Vessel Licences. Articles 2 and 3 deal with the application for obtaining fishing vessel licences. Article 5 defines the fishing vessel licence fees. Article 6 gives vessel owners 2 months to settle their position. Article 7 contains offences and penalties. Annex I contains the Fishing Vessel Licence Form. Full text Arabic Website www.legalaffairs.gov.bh References - Legislation Amended by Resolution No. 11 of 1988 amending Resolution No. 17 of 1981 regulating the registration and renewal of fishing vessel licences. Legislation | Bahrain | 1988 Keyword: Fishing vessel, Fishing charge Source: FAO, FAOLEX