Decision of 20 June 1999 providing for an industrial trawl fishing restriction beyond 3 nautical miles from the coastline. Country/Territory Mozambique Document type Regulation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Mesh Protected fishing area Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries Entry into force notes This Decision enters into force immediately. Abstract This Decision provides for an industrial trawl fishing restriction beyond 3 nautical miles from the coastline and in water depth exceeding 10 metres. Trawl fishing activity within the Districts of Moma, Angoche and Mogincual is allowed only when using a minimum cod-end mesh of 12 millimetres. This renewable restriction shall be applied for a period of 1 year. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Implements Act No. 3/90 approving the Fisheries Act. Legislation | Mozambique | 1990 | Repealed Keyword: Basic legislation, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Artisanal fishing, Aquaculture, Fishing vessel, Registration, Fishing authorization Source: FAO, FAOLEX