This licence would be granted to professional fishing boats and ships owned by fishermen who have already obtained a fishing practicing licence, according to certain conditions. (This licence is granted for three years and can be renewed for the same period).
Professional Fishing Boat Licence
Who can request this service
Omani Citizens.
Steps to follow to request the service
Procedures to be followed:
For fishing boats:
An application letter is addressed to the Fisheries Departments and Centers.
o The application will be considered by the Fishing Boats Licence Committee.
For professional fishing ships: the application is to be submitted to the DG Fisheries Development for consideration.
Documents to be attached: (Copies of which are to be attached, if possible). Forms will be made available in the future:
Application Form.
What documents are needed to process
Application Form .
Copy of ID card for Omanis.
Copy of fishing practicing licence
Special conditions if any applicable
The applicant should have already obtained a valid fishing practicing licence.
The applicant must be registered in the Manpower Record and a copy of his Manpower Card should be attached.
He should not have obtained a similar licence or have rendered his licence for any reason.
He should be dedicated for this profession.
He must be of 21 years age and not above 60.
He should have passed a specialist course in the Fisheries Training Institute.
He should have already obtained the first licence at least 7 years previous.
How the service is processed
The licence will be granted on the same date of submission
How long will it take
The application process will take 3 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 hp and less. RO 0.100 is to be added for every extra hp.
R.O 15
Financial Affairs Section in the Department or regions.
A replacement Licence
R.O 7.500.
Financial Affairs Section in the Department or regions.
Delay Penalty – for every month delay, for the ship with an engine of 50 hp
RO0.300
Financial Affairs Section in the Department or regions.
Agricultural and Fisheries Fund contribution – if the length of the fishing boat or ship is less than 28 feet
R.O. 3.
Financial Affairs Section in the Department or regions.
Delay Penalty – for every month delay, for the ship with an engine over 50 hp
R.O. 1
Financial Affairs Section in the Department or regions.
Agricultural and Fisheries Fund contribution – if the length of the fishing boat or ship is more than 28 feet
R.O. 6.
Financial Affairs Section in the Department or regions.