Sultan’s Decree No. 19/2023 issuing the Maritime Law. País/Territorio Omán Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2023 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Mar Palabra clave Legislación básica Navegación Autorización/permiso Negocios/industria/corporaciones Ordenación de áreas costeras Alta mar Procedimientos judiciales/procedimientos administrativos Responsabilidad/indemnización Contaminación marina Zona marítima Monitoreo Infracciones/sanciones Propiedad Protección del medio ambiente Registro Mar territorial Turismo Transporte/depósito Área geográphica Asia, Océano Índico, Medio Oriente, Africa del Norte y Cercano Oriente, Asia Occidental Entry into force notes This Law enters into force the day after its publication in the Official Gazette. Resumen 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. Texto completo Árabe Página web www.mjla.gov.om Referencias - Legislación Revoca Royal Decree No. 98/1981 on the Law on the Organization of Maritime Navigation in the Territorial Waters. Legislación | Omán | 1981 Palabra clave: Peligros, Puerto, Navegación, Certificación Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX Royal Decree No.35 of 1981 issuing the Maritime Act. Legislación | Omán | 1981 Palabra clave: Navegación, Zona marítima, Concesión, Contrato/acuerdo, Inspección, Responsabilidad/indemnización, Registro Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX