Implementing Regulations of The Agriculture Law

The following measures shall be carried out to regulate the berthing of marine vessels in the port: 1. To enter and berth at the port, a marine vessel shall meet the following requirements: a) Submitting official documents to the competent Ministry employees; b) Holding a valid transport license, indicating the vessel’s name, registration number, type, dimensions, operating area, port of registration, owner’s name and address, number of persons to be carried on board thereof, and cargo; c) Workers on board shall hold valid fishing licenses issued by the Ministry; d) Its registration plates approved by the Transport General Authority shall be fixed in a prominent place on both sides of the vessel; e) It shall be in good condition in terms of maintenance, security and safety precautions, and operability in accordance with the regulatory provisions in this regard; and f) Marine safety tools and equipment shall be available on board thereof. 2. A marine vessel shall enter and exit the port through the specified, and at the speed determined by the General Directorate of Border Guard. 3. Marine vessels moored for fish landing shall leave the pier as immediately as 98| Implementing Regulations of the Agriculture Law possible. The harbor master may intervene to achieve the same pursuant to the controls specified by the Ministry. 4. Maintenance work for marine vessels or any components thereof, such as engines, shall only be carried out in the designated places inside the port, and shall obtain a permit from the harbor master to do so. 5. A marine vessel shall not carry out fishing operations or drop anchor in the port basin or in sea lanes designated for the entry or exit of marine vessels, in the port channel, or in any place that could obstruct or affect navigation. As an exception, a vessel may, in emergency cases, drop anchor therein, provided that its captain uses the appropriate warning signals, informs the Ministry and the General Directorate of Border Guard, and lifts the anchor as soon as the emergency situation is over. 6. A vessel captain shall, upon maneuvering to enter or exit the port, take the necessary precautions in accordance with the relevant security and navigation laws. 7. Fishing and excursion vessels shall, upon berthing and waiting at the port, only use the mooring dolphins designated therefor and shall be correctly tied thereto. 8. Marine vessels shall not be tied to the supporting pillars of floating piers.