Balochistan Sea Fisheries Ordinance, 1971 (No. IX of 1971). Country/Territory Pakistan Territorial subdivision Balochistan Document type Legislation Date 1971 (2014) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Ordinance to consolidate and amend the law relating to Sea Fisheries in Balochistan. Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Offences/penalties Fishery management and conservation Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel Mesh Navigation Protected fishing area Seasons Size Authorization/permit Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Entry into force notes This Ordinance enters into force at once. Abstract This Ordinance, consisting of 20 sections, extends to: the Balochistan Province except the Tribal Areas; and the territorial waters of Pakistan along the coast of Balochistan Province. It establishes that no person shall operate any fishing craft or use any fishing gear in Balochistan waters without a licence in the prescribed form issued by the licencing authority for each fishing craft. No person shall be allowed to fish with encircling net or improvised purse seine net locally called “wire net” or “gujja” or ring net and bottom trawls locally called “trawls” or “gujja” in the close bays of Sonmiani and Kalmat and twelve nautical miles from shore along the rest of Balochistan coast. A Fishery Officer may inspect any fishing vessel or fishing gear or fish processing plant to ensure the observance of the provisions of this Ordinance. Full text English Website www.balochistan.gov.pk References - Legislation Implemented by Balochistan Sea Fisheries Rules, 1971. Legislation | Pakistan | 1971 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing area, Fishing vessel, Royalties/fees, Fishing charge, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Shrimp Farming Policy. Legislation | Pakistan Keyword: Mariculture, Crustaceans, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Balochistan Sea Fisheries (Amendment) Ordinance, 1992 (No. III of 1992). Legislation | Pakistan | 1992 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Balochistan Sea Fisheries (Amendment) Act, 1986. Legislation | Pakistan | 1986 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Balochistan Sea Fisheries (Amendment) Act, 2014. Legislation | Pakistan | 2014 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Balochistan Sea Fisheries (Amendment) Act, 2022. Legislation | Pakistan | 2022 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Enforcement/compliance, Maritime zone Source: FAO, FAOLEX