Sultan’s Decree No. 19/2023 issuing the Maritime Law. Country/Territory Oman Document type Legislation Date 2023 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Sea Keyword Basic legislation Navigation Authorization/permit Business/industry/corporations Coastal zone management High seas Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Liability/compensation Marine pollution Maritime zone Monitoring Offences/penalties Ownership Protection of environment Registration Territorial sea Tourism Transport/storage Geographical area Asia, Indian Ocean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Law enters into force the day after its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Law, comprising 387 Articles organized into nine Chapters, aims to enhance the growth of Oman’s maritime sector, together with prioritising the importance of navigational safety, seafarer protection and environmental preservation. Furthermore, the Law encourages the development of shipbuilding and commercial maritime operations. Notable features of the Law encompass updated regulations for maritime personnel, including maritime labour contracts, vessel registration under the Omani flag, maritime accidents and penalties, maritime liens and enforcement, while also including provisions for ship agents, cargo agents, freight forwarders and brokers. The Law applies to all types of maritime navigation, ships and marine units, with the following exceptions (i) ships and naval units designated for military purposes; (ii) State-owned ships designated for public service for non-commercial purposes. Employees authorized to have judicial officers have the right to board and inspect ships and marine units and enter ports whose activities fall within the scope of applying the provisions of this Law. Article 7 prohibits any activity in the territorial sea of the Sultanate of Oman except after obtaining a navigational license, and within the limits of the tasks stated in the license. Full text Arabic Website www.mjla.gov.om References - Legislation Repeals Royal Decree No. 98/1981 on the Law on the Organization of Maritime Navigation in the Territorial Waters. Legislation | Oman | 1981 Keyword: Hazards, Harbour, Navigation, Certification Source: FAO, FAOLEX Royal Decree No.35 of 1981 issuing the Maritime Act. Legislation | Oman | 1981 Keyword: Navigation, Maritime zone, Concession, Contract/agreement, Inspection, Liability/compensation, Registration Source: FAO, FAOLEX