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Law No. 8 of 2016 on Maritime Vessels.

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2017-02-19
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The law defines a ‘Vessel’ as ‘every floating vehicle operating in maritime navigation or sports or prepared for the same, of which the cargo is less than (200) two hundred tons, even if it does not aim to achieve profit’.

In order for a vessel to be registered with the relevant Department in Qatar, the vessel must meet the following conditions:

1. to be provided with navigational devices, communication devices, colors, lights, distress signals, equipment and tools necessary to achieve safety and security conditions as determined and issued in the competent Minister’s decision;

2. to pass the technical inspection necessary; and

3. to be insured, the vessel’s owner must provide the competent department with an insurance policy issued by a national insurance company guaranteeing third-parties’ compensation for damage incurred.

Repeals Law No. 19 of 1980 concerning Small Vessels Registration.

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    Date of entry into force
    2017-02-19
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