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 Original source Boletim da República No. 26 (I Series), 30 June 1999, pp. 122 and 123. Subject Fisheries Keyword Mesh Protected fishing area Fishery management and conservation Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, 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 Keyword: Basic legislation, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Artisanal fishing, Aquaculture, Fishing vessel, Registration, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX