Resolution No. 17 of 1981 regulating the registration of fishing vessel licences, licence forms, and licence's renewal and fees. Country/Territory Bahrain Document type Regulation Date 1980 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishing vessel Offences/penalties Registration Fishing authorization Fishing charge 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 the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract The aim of this Resolution is to regulate fishing. The present Resolution is composed of 8 articles and 1 Annex. Article 1 decrees the establishment of the Vessel Fishing Licence Register. Articles 2-4 deal with licence’s applications, the Competent Authority granting licences, and procedures for the registration. Article 5 defines licence fees. Article 6 gives vessel owners 2 months to settle their irregular position. Article 7 contains offences and penalties. Full text Arabic Website www.legalaffairs.gov.bh