Decree-Law No. 47.947 regulating off-shore foreign fishing activity. Country/Territory Mozambique Document type Legislation Date 1967 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Boletim Oficial No. 39 (I Series), 30 September 1967, pp. 1205-1208. Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Foreign fishing Offences/penalties Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries Abstract This Decree-Law prohibits off-shore foreign fishing activity within the waters under Mozambican jurisdiction. Meanwhile, such activity may be authorized by the Ministry of Fisheries. It consits of 23 articles establishing that authorized foreign fishing vessels must be considered as national. Sanctions and fines for illegal fishing activity are prescribed in the text. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Amended by Decree No. 12-A/80 regulating Fishing activity in the Angolan Exclusive Fishing Zone. Legislation | Angola | 1980 Keyword: Foreign fishing, Marine fisheries, Offences/penalties, Exploration, Fishery management and conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX