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Executive Order concerning the establishment of sea lanes for the use of fishing vessels in proceeding to and from their fishing areas in the South Pacific Ocean, subject to certain conditions (No. 473 of 1991).

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Regulation
Date
1991
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 40 of 7 October, 1991, pp. 5768-5769.
Subject
Sea
Keyword
Coastal zone management High seas Navigation Harbour
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

Fishing lanes are established for foreign fishing vessels proceeding seawards and proceeding towards homeports so as to avoid disputes with other vessels. The Order contains also requirements for the use of the lanes and guidelines for fishing to enter designated ports.

Full text
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References - Legislation

Repealed by

Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 (Republic Act No. 8550).

Legislation | Philippines | 1998

Keyword: Framework law, Institution, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Policy/planning, Foreign fishing, Artisanal fishing, Coastal zone management, Fishing area, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Youth, Fishing authorization, Social protection, Gender, Fish disease, Animal health, Authorization/permit, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX