Decree No. 11 of 1983 prohibiting fishing within 3 miles from the coasts of Kuwait. Country/Territory Kuwait Document type Regulation Date 1983 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Geographical area Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Western Asia Abstract "It is absolutely prohibited for Kuwaiti fishing vessels to practice fishing on all the coasts of Kuwait and its islands and for a distance of 3 miles therefrom". Any violation of this provision shall be subject to penalties provided for in Law No. 46 of 1980. (2 articles) Full text English References - Legislation Implements Law No. 46 of 1980 on the conservation of fish resources. Legislation | Kuwait | 1980 Keyword: Basic legislation, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Foreign fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing vessel, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit, Continental shelf, Territorial sea, Maritime zone Source: FAO, FAOLEX