Domestic Fishing Zone Limit Regulations, 2015. Country/Territory Kiribati Document type Regulation Date 2015 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Fishery management and conservation Fishing area Fishing vessel High seas Maritime zone Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Micronesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific Entry into force notes These Regulations enter into force on the date of its publication by Notice at the Office of Te Beretitenti. Abstract These Regulations lay down rules for the qualification and approval of the domestic fishing vessel; and specification of outer limits of the domestic fishing zone for domestic purse seine fishing vessels. Regulation 11 underlines that domestic fishing vessels which are licensed to fish in the Kiribati Exclusive Economic Zone beyond the Contiguous Zone, may fish in the Domestic Fishing Zone the breadth of 21 nautical miles. In addition to that, domestic fishing vessels which are operated by a joint venture fishing company or Kiribati flagged may fish in the Domestic Fishing Zone the breadth of 12 nautical miles. Full text English Website www.ffa.int References - Legislation Implements Fisheries Act (No. 6 of 2010). Legislation | Kiribati | 2010 Keyword: Framework law, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishing area, Foreign fishing, Access right, Fishing gear/fishing method, Processing/handling, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Authorization/permit, Traditional rights/customary rights, Policy/planning, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, High seas, Aquatic animals, Turtles, Hunting/capture Source: FAO, FAOLEX