The Minister of Human Resources and Social Development,
based on the powers entrusted to him by law,
after perusal of Royal Decree D/44 dated 8 Safar 1446 [12 August 2024], approving the amendment of some articles of the Labor Law issued by Royal Decree D/51 dated 23 Sha’ban 1426 [27 September 2005],
after perusal of the amendment of article 178 of the Labor Law,
in pursuance of the interest of work, which requires the regulation of the maritime employment agreement and the determination of the rights and obligations of the parties to the contract,
and after coordination with the competent entities,
hereby decides
First
The Regulation Governing the Maritime Employment Agreement is hereby adopted in the form attached to this decision.
Second
This regulation repeals all provisions that conflict with it.
Third
This regulation must be published in the official gazette and on the website of the ministry, and comes into force from the date of its publication.
Fourth
The Vice Minister for Labor shall take the necessary measures to implement it.
May Allah provide success.
Minister of Human Resources and Social Development
Engineer Ahmad bin Sulaiman Al-Rajhi
Issued on: 14 Ramadan 1446
Corresponding to: 14 March 2025
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5129 issued on 12 December 2025.