Commercial Maritime Law

1. No self-propelled vessel may sail under the flag of the Kingdom unless it is registered in accordance with the provisions of this Law. The regulations shall specify the registration requirements and procedures as well as the issuance of the certificate. 2. The following marine units shall be exempted from registration: a) Vessels of less than 24 meters in length. b) Fishing vessels of a tonnage not exceeding 30 tons, and a length not exceeding 20 meters. c) Pleasure and diving vessels of a tonnage not exceeding 10 tons, and a length not exceeding 11 meters which are not permitted to sail outside the Kingdom’s territorial sea. d) Vessels of primitive construction, sailing vessels, non-self-propelled units, lighters and barges, and other floating crafts usually operating within the port.