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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