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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