Oman Sultani Decree No. 19/2023 On the Issuance of the Maritime Law
Abrogating:
Oman Sultani Decree No. 35/1981 dated 15/04/1981; and
Oman Sultani Decree No. 98/1981 dated 09/11/1981.
We, Haitham bin Tarik, Sultan of Oman
Pursuant to the perusal of the Basic Statute of the State;
The Maritime Law promulgated by Oman Sultani Decree No. 35/1981;
The Law governing Marine Navigation in Territorial Waters promulgated by Oman Sultani Decree No. 98/1981;
Acting upon proposal to the Council of Oman; and
Based on the public interest requirements,
Hereby issued the following Decree:
Article 1
The provisions of the Maritime Law here attached shall come into force.
Article 2
The Minister of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology issues the regulations and decisions necessary to implement the provisions of the attached Law. Pending their issuance, the applicable regulations and decisions shall remain in force, insofar as they do not conflict with the provisions hereof.