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Permits for Expatriate Sailors or Technicians on Professional and Commercial Fishing Ships

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Overview

The fishing ships permitted to practice fishing activities should apply for this service in order to be allowed to have sailors and technicians on board in accordance with the executive regulations of the Fishing Law

Permits for Expatriate Sailors or Technicians on Professional and Commercial Fishing Ships

Who can request this service

Omani Citizens and Residents

Steps to follow to request the service

A. Process Steps:

- Sailors working on board commercial fishing ships:
  1. The permitted company should apply for this service by submitting an application letter along with a list of the sailors' names.
  2. Pay fees.
  3. Issue the permit.

- Professional Fishing Ships:
  1. Submit an application letter by the company.
  2. Approach the Ministry of Manpower in order to obtain Labour Cards.
  3. Pay the fees and get the permit.

B. List all forms/applications that need to be completed to apply for the service:
  • Application Form.

What documents are needed to process

  • Application Form
  • Copy of the applicant's passport
  • Copy of the Labour Cards (for Commercial Fishing Ships).
  • Two personal photographs.
  • The list of workers on commercial fishing ships which must be attested by ROP.

Special conditions if any applicable

The fishing ship should have already obtained fishing licence.

How the service is processed

The licence will be granted on the next day of submission (for commercial fishing ships).
The licence will be granted on the same day of submission (for professional fishing ships).

Forms related to this service

Fee to be paid

Description Fee to be paid Places of Payment
Issue and renewal of licence 20 RO Financial Affairs Section in the Department or regions.
Replacement permit 20 RO Financial Affairs Section in the Department or regions.
Delay Penalty 1 RO each month Financial Affairs Section in the Department or regions.

Service Provider

Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries

Fisheries Licenses Section

For Help

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