Boat, 2 ships seized for violating Oman's marine laws

Oman Tuesday 19/October/2021 08:59 AM
By: Times News Services
Boat, 2 ships seized for violating Oman's marine laws
The workers were referred to the competent authorities for necessary legal action

Muscat: The fisheries control teams in Al Wusta Governorate seized a boat and two ships for violating the marine fishing laws and referred their workers to the competent authorities to take the necessary legal measures.

The General Directorate of Agricultural, Fisheries and Water Resources in the Governorate of Al-Wusta said: "The fisheries control team in the Governorate of Al-Wusta managed this morning to seize an unlicensed fishing boat that was catching lobster outside the permitted season in the Wilayat of Duqm. In addition, two artisanal fishing vessels were also seized for not complying with the legal distances stipulated by the law, and not carrying the licenses of the ship and workers.”