Decree No. 89/2020 approving the Marine Fisheries’ Regulation (REPMAR). Country/Territory Mozambique Document type Regulation Date 2020 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Boletim Oficial, I Série, No. 88. Subject Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems 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 Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force 90 days after its publication. Abstract This Decree approves the General Regulation on Marine Fisheries (REPMAR). The Regulation regulates Law No. 22/2013 on the Fisheries Law approved on 1 November 2013, with regard to marine fishing. This Regulation aims to regulate Fisheries Law No. 22/2013 of 1 November, on maritime fishing activity. This Regulation applies to: a) national or foreign people fishing in the maritime waters of Mozambique; b) fishing in the maritime waters of Mozambique, with Mozambican or foreign fishing vessels; c) fishing activities and related fishing operations carried out in the maritime waters of Mozambique; d) foreign fishing vessels, which sail in or towards Mozambican maritime waters; e) fishing carried out with Mozambican fishing vessels, in the maritime waters of third States; f) fishing carried out on the high seas by Mozambican fishing vessels. The application of this Regulation extends to complementary fishing activities, namely, ship-building and repair, fish processing, fish marketing, port services, manufacture of fishing gear and other accessories intended for fishing activities and fishing related operations. Full text Portuguese Website www.legis-palop.org References - Legislation Implements Fisheries Law No. 22/2013. Legislation | Mozambique | 2013 Keyword: Framework law, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Artisanal fishing, Aquaculture, Foreign fishing, Fishing vessel, Registration, Aquatic animals, Mariculture, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, High seas, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals 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 Implemented by Ministerial Order No. 80/2021 approving the Fisheries Management Plan 2021-2025. Legislation | Mozambique | 2021 Keyword: Policy/planning, Enforcement/compliance, Marine fisheries, Crustaceans, Fishery management and conservation, Deep sea bed, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Inspection, Size, Standards, Total allowable catch, Allocation/quota, Marking/identification, Protection of species, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Ministerial Order No. 146/2023 amending areas where deep-sea trawling for crustaceans and lobsters is carried out using cages. Legislation | Mozambique | 2023 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Crustaceans, Protection of species, Sustainable use, Use restrictions, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals, Fishing gear/fishing method Source: FAO, FAOLEX