Implementing Regulations of The Agriculture Law
Art. 184Status unknownSaudi ArabiaRegulation
Issued by Ministry of Environment, Water & Agriculture (mewa.gov.sa) — Rules Library
Fishing vessels operating in the Kingdom’s territorial waters shall satisfy the following
technical specifications:
1. Specifications of an industrial fishing vessel:
a) Its length shall be commensurate with fishing areas and methods, and shall not
exceed 20 meters.
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b) It shall contain a suitable refrigerator or freezer as a preservation means, and an
ice-crushing machine.
c) It shall be supplied, depending on its type and fishing method, with state-of-the-
art search and fishing equipment.
d) It shall be made of wood, iron, fiberglass, aluminum or any other suitable material
approved by the Ministry.
e) It shall contain a GPS tracker and other necessary navigation devices.
f) It shall contain all safety and warning equipment and devices pursuant to the
instructions of the Transport General Authority and the Border Guard.
2. Specifications of a traditional fishing vessel:
a) Its length shall be commensurate with fishing areas and methods, and shall not
exceed 20 meters.
b) It shall contain a suitable refrigerator or freezer as a preservation means, and an
ice-crushing machine.
c) It shall be made of wood, iron, fiberglass, aluminum or any other suitable material
approved by the Ministry.
The Arabic text is the legally binding version. The English translation is provided for guidance only.
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