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Initial Licence for Coastal Fishing Ships

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Overview

This licence would be granted to individuals and companies wishing to obtain licences for coastal fishing ships according to specific conditions.

Initial Licence for Coastal Fishing Ships

Who can request this service

Omani fishermen and Omani companies

Steps to follow to request the service

A. Process Steps:
  1. Submit an application letter addressed to DG Fisheries Development.
  2. The application will be considered by the Coastal Fishing Ships Study Committee.
  3. The applicant will be informed about his application status.
  4. Fill in the Application Form.


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

What documents are needed to process

  1. Copy of the fishing licence (for individuals) .
  2. Copy of the Commercial Registration ( for companies)
  3. Copy of the National ID card (for individuals) .

Special conditions if any applicable

The required documents must be attached to the Application Form.

How long will it take

Three months

Forms related to this service

Fee to be paid

Description Fee to be paid Places of Payment
Licence issue and renewal – for a ship with an engine of 50 horsepower (hp) and less RO 0.100 is to be added for every extra hp 15 R.O. Financial Affairs Section in the Department.
Delay Penalty – for every month a ship, with an engine of 50 hp and less, does not renew its licence 300 bz. Financial Affairs Section in the Department.
Agricultural and Fisheries Fund contribution – if the length of the fishing boat or ship less than 28 feet 3 R.O Financial Affairs Section in the Department.
Delay Penalty – for every month a ship, with an engine over 50 hp, does not renew its licence 1 R.O Financial Affairs Section in the Department.
Agricultural and Fisheries Fund contribution – if the length of the fishing boat or ship is more than 28 feet in length 6 R.O Financial Affairs Section in the Department.

Service Provider

Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries

Fisheries Licenses Section

For Help

  1. Tel
    ‎+968 24 69 63 00
  1. Ext
    ‎14 49-14 48-14 47

Service Locations


Operating Hours
Fisheries Control & Licenses Dept.
from saturday to wednesday
from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Fisheries Departments in the regions
from saturday to wednesday
from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM