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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Legislation | Mozambique | 1990 | Repealed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