Decree No. 44.398 approving the Regulation on trawl net fishing. Country/Territory Angola Document type Regulation Date 1962 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Boletim Oficial de Angola No. 26, 27 June 1962, pp. 954-960. Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Mesh Fishing area Fishery management and conservation Geographical area Africa, Central Africa, Least Developed Countries, South Atlantic Abstract This Regulation is divided into 6 Chapters and 61 articles: Fishing with trawl nets (I); Vessels and motor-powered boats (II); Fishing methods (III); Fishing activity and fishery products (IV); Controls and sanctions (V); and Final provisions (VI). This Regulation, adopted during the colonial period, remains in force. It distinguishes between two different types of fishing with trawl nets, (1) fishing in coastal waters; and (2) off-shore fishing. It also establishes mesh sizes and fishing zones. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Amended by Executive Decree No. 17/80 approving the Regulation on fishing trawling nets by mechanic-powered propulsion vessels. Legislation | Angola | 1980 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Data collection/reporting, Fishing area, Fishery management and conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Law No. 6-A/04 on Aquatic Biological Resources (New Fishing Act). Legislation | Angola | 2004 (2005) Keyword: Framework law, Marine fisheries, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Classification/declassification, Fish products, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Allocation/quota, Foreign fishing, Research, Fishing vessel, Policy/planning, Protected fishing area, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Processing/handling, Aquaculture, Territorial sea, Total allowable catch, Transport/storage, Dispute settlement, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Harbour, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inland fisheries, Inspection, Mesh, Offences/penalties, Standards, Marking/identification, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone Source: FAO, FAOLEX