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  • This study examines the willingness of Omani artisanal fishers to adopt modern fishing vessels, a cornerstone of the nation’s fisheries modernization agenda. Despite significant government investment in promoting technologically sophisticated boats equipped with navigation, safety, and storage systems, adoption among artisanal communities remains limited. Using a contingent valuation survey of 328 fishers across all coastal governorates, the research integrates behavioral, economic, and cultural perspectives to assess perceptions, readiness, and willingness to pay (WTP). Descriptive findings reveal substantial awareness gaps: nearly half of respondents lacked knowledge of modern boat features, and financial concerns dominated perceived barriers, including high purchase and fuel costs, expensive maintenance, and crew requirements. Interval regression results indicate that age, fishing experience, and a composite Investment Index, capturing motivations such as access to high seas, speed, safety, financial independence, co-investment, loans, and subsidies, are significant predictors of WTP. Average predicted WTP was 12,908 OMR, substantially lower than the market price of modern vessels, with nearly 40% of fishers unwilling to pay beyond 5000 OMR. Cultural preferences for small-scale operations and communication gaps between government programs and local communities further constrain adoption. While over half of respondents expressed willingness to attend training workshops, a majority emphasized that subsidies or financial support would be essential to enable investment. The findings underscore a critical disconnect between policy ambitions and artisanal realities, highlighting the need for integrated strategies that combine targeted subsidies, accessible credit, and culturally sensitive educational initiatives to promote sustainable fisheries modernization in Oman.

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