Decree No. 16/96 approving the Regulation for Marine Fishing. Country/Territory Mozambique Document type Regulation Date 1996 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Boletim da República No. 21, 2nd Supplement (I Series), 28 May 1996, pp. 166(3-40). Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Seasons Size Mesh Landing Inspection Artisanal fishing Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on 1 January 1997. Abstract This Decree approves the Regulation for marine fishing. It provides for all aspects related to fishing activity in jurisdictional waters of the Republic of Mozambique. It defines and establishes provisions for: artisanal fishing, semi-industrial and industrial fishing, underwater fishing, marine fishing, maritime waters, internal maritime waters, fishing gear, authorized marine species, protected areas, fishing vessel requirements, fishing licence requirements, fishing activity with scientific, or non-commercial purposes, total allowable catch, inspections to be carried out by competent authority and sanctions to be paid by offenders. It also lists 10 annexes specifying size and season of authorized marine species, fishing requirements and model forms for obtaining an artisanal or industrial fishing licence. 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 Repeals Government Regulation No. 65/71 regulating maritime fishing. Legislation | Mozambique | 1971 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing vessel, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Decree No. 43/2003 on Marine Fisheries’ Regulation (REPMAR). Legislation | Mozambique | 2003 Keyword: Total allowable catch, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Inspection, Marine fisheries, Molluscs, Non-commercial fishing, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning, Protected fishing area, Size, Standards, Allocation/quota, Marking/identification, Protection of species, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX