It outlines regulations for the efficient preservation, use, and management of fishing grounds to ensure sustainable fishery production and improve fishermen’s incomes. Key provisions include the formulation of a five-year master plan by the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, and implementation plans by local authorities. The Act defines terms such as fishing grounds, fisheries, and purification and improvement of fishing grounds. It mandates regular inspections of fishing ground environments and the establishment of criteria for water quality and sediment. The Act allows for the designation of fishing control areas and the simultaneous renewal of licenses and permits to manage fishing grounds effectively. It also includes provisions for leaving fishing grounds fallow to restore productivity. Fishermen are required to manage fishing grounds responsibly, including proper disposal of waste and abandoned gear. The Act provides for the outsourcing of purification and improvement tasks to registered businesses and includes penalties for violations. Additionally, it allows for compensation for losses due to inspection activities and provides for subsidies from the national treasury for purification efforts. The Act has undergone several amendments to enhance its effectiveness.
The Scheme of Control and Enforcement Scheme (Scheme) of the North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) applies to all fishing vessels used or intended for use in fishing activities conducted on fisheries resources in the Regulatory Area. The scheme is divided into seven chapters: General Provisions (I), Control Measures (II), Monitoring of Fisheries (III), Vessel[…]
For the purpose of ensuring that fishing activities are in compliance with South Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA) Conservation and Management Measures (CMMs), this CMM provides regulations that make it easier to monitor, control, and monitor fishing activities. It is the responsibility of the Contracting Parties, cooperating non-contracting party (CNCPs), and participating fishing entities (PFEs) to[…]
In the context of sustainable fishing activities, this Regulation establishes specific rules regarding the eligibility of costs associated with operations that aim to protect and restore marine biodiversity and ecosystems. Additionally, this Regulation addresses the eligibility of costs for operations that aim to mitigate climate change and improve the energy efficiency of fishing vessels. Furthermore,[…]
The Third Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) Strategic Plan (2022-2030) sets out a clear roadmap for achieving the CRFM’s vision of effective management, conservation and sustainable use of our fisheries and aquaculture resources, to maximise social and economic benefits in the CRFM Member States. The plan was approved by the Eleventh Special Meeting of the[…]
This measure is based on the Convention on the Conservation and Management of Fishery Resources in the South East Atlantic Ocean, adopted by the Annual Meeting of the South East Atlantic Fisheries Organization (SEAFO) in 2015, establishes the System of Observation, Inspection, Compliance and Enforcement, which shall apply to all fishing vessels and fishing research[…]