Sultan’s Decree No. 19/2023 issuing the Maritime Law. Pays/Territoire Oman Type du document Législation Date 2023 Source FAO, FAOLEX Sujet Mer Mot clé Législation de base Navigation Autorisation/permis Commerce/industrie/sociétés Gestion des zones côtières Haute mer Procédures judiciaires/procédures administratives Responsabilité/indemnisation Pollution de la mer Zone marine Monitorage Infractions/sanctions Propriété Protection de l’environnement Enregistrement Mer territoriale Tourisme Transport/dépôt Aire géographique Asie, Océan Indien, Moyen-Orient, Afrique du Nord et Proche-Orient, Asie Occidentale Entry into force notes This Law enters into force the day after its publication in the Official Gazette. Résumé 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. Texte intégral Arabe Site web www.mjla.gov.om Références - Législation Abroge Royal Decree No. 98/1981 on the Law on the Organization of Maritime Navigation in the Territorial Waters. Législation | Oman | 1981 Mot clé: Risques, Port, Navigation, Certification Source: FAO, FAOLEX Royal Decree No.35 of 1981 issuing the Maritime Act. Législation | Oman | 1981 Mot clé: Navigation, Zone marine, Concession, Contrat/accord, Inspection, Responsabilité/indemnisation, Enregistrement Source: FAO, FAOLEX