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Decree No. 43/2003 on Marine Fisheries’ Regulation (REPMAR).

Country/Territory
Mozambique
Document type
Regulation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Boletim Oficial, I Série, No. 50, 10 December 2003, pp. 550-583.
Subject
Fisheries
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
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force on 1 January 2004.
Abstract

This Decree, composed of 6 articles and IX Annex, approves the General Regulation on Marine Fisheries (REPMAR). The Regulation, composed of IX Chapters, defines marine fisheries’ territorial application, regulates fishing activities, their general management, total allowable catch, fishing quotas and related authorization releases, participatory fishery management procedures, and fishing gears/methods. Moreover, the Regulation defines the functions, structure and competences of the Fishery Management Commission. In addition, it provides a classification of fishing vessels and fishing types (traditional, semi-industrial and industrial). Furthermore, it rules on fishing licenses and fish resources’ conservation. Finally, it defines monitoring and inspection procedures.

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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

Decree No. 16/96 approving the Regulation for Marine Fishing.

Legislation | Mozambique | 1996

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Size, Mesh, Landing, Inspection, Artisanal fishing, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Ministerial Decision No. 162/2014 approving the Fishing Line Management Plan within Marine Waters of Mozambique for the period 2014-2018.

Legislation | Mozambique | 2014

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Policy/planning, Exploration, Seasons, Size

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decision No. 160/2014 approving the Management Plan for the Fisheries in the Cahora Bassa Water Dam for the period 2014-2018.

Legislation | Mozambique | 2014

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Policy/planning, Exploration, Seasons, Size, Fishing area, Inland fisheries

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decision No. 161/2014 approving the Management Plan for the Shrimp Fishery within the Sofala Bank for the period 2014-2018.

Legislation | Mozambique | 2014

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Policy/planning, Exploration, Seasons, Size, Crustaceans, Fishing area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Order No. 85/2014 establishing minimum depths and distances from shore or geographic areas for shrimp and lobster fishing.

Legislation | Mozambique | 2014

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Data collection/reporting, Crustaceans, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Order No. 204/2011 on the Regulation of harbours' exploitation in fishery sector.

Legislation | Mozambique | 2011

Keyword: Harbour, Authorization/permit, Navigation, Tax/levy, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Order No. 286/2012 approving the Regulation on the Functioning of the Centre of Monitoring and Control (CMV).

Legislation | Mozambique | 2012

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Inspection, High seas, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Order No. 275/2011 establishing a prohibited season for artisanal shrimp trawl fishing.

Legislation | Mozambique | 2012

Keyword: Offences/penalties, Inspection, Crustaceans, Seasons, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Artisanal fishing, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Order No. 49/2007 approving the Regulation of the Co-Management Committee on Fishery Sector.

Legislation | Mozambique | 2007

Keyword: Institution, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decision No. 57/2015 establishing minimum depths and distances from shore or geographic areas for shrimp and lobster fishing.

Legislation | Mozambique | 2015

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Data collection/reporting, Crustaceans, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decision No. 45/2015 establishing minimum depths and distances from shore or geographic areas for shrimp and lobster fishing.

Legislation | Mozambique | 2015

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Data collection/reporting, Crustaceans, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decision No. 109/2015 establishing a closed-season for shrimp fisheries within the Maputo Bay.

Legislation | Mozambique | 2015

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Crustaceans, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Protection of species, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decision No. 108/2015 establishing a closed-season for shrimp fisheries within the Limpopo river estuary.

Legislation | Mozambique | 2015

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Crustaceans, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Protection of species, Artisanal fishing, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decision No. 110/2015 establishing a closed-season for shrimp fisheries within the Sofala Bank.

Legislation | Mozambique | 2015

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Crustaceans, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Protection of species, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decision No. 107/2015 establishing a closed-season for shrimp fisheries between the parallels 16 South and 19.47 South.

Legislation | Mozambique | 2015

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Crustaceans, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Protection of species, Artisanal fishing, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Ministerial Order No. 4/2013 amending Decree No. 43/2003 on Marine Fisheries’ Regulation (REPMAR).

Legislation | Mozambique | 2013

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Data collection/reporting, Fishing vessel

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Decree No. 89/2020 approving the Marine Fisheries’ Regulation (REPMAR).

Legislation | Mozambique | 2020

Keyword: Enforcement/compliance, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Inspection, Molluscs, Non-commercial fishing, Protected fishing area, Size, Standards, Total allowable catch, Allocation/quota, Marking/identification, Protection of species, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit, Endangered species, Marine fishes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX