Fisheries Act (Cap. 111).

Country/Territory: Singapore
Document type: Legislation
Date: 1966 (2019)
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Long title: An Act for the protection and conservation of fisheries, and to make provision for the control of fishing, the control of the marketing and distribution of fish and the use and control of fishing ports and harbours, for measures pertaining to the general welfare and improvement of the fishing industry in Singapore and for purposes incidental thereto.

Subject: Fisheries
Keyword: Framework law Aquaculture Mariculture Equipment Fishing gear/fishing method Offences/penalties Fishing vessel Freshwater fishes Foreign fishing Inland fisheries Landing Marine fisheries Marine fishes Mesh Processing/handling Seasons Size Territorial sea Transshipment Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Harbour Inspection Monitoring Data collection/reporting Fishing area Internal trade International trade Authorization/permit
Geographical area: Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Small Island Developing States, South-Eastern Asia

Abstract: The Act consist of 27 Sections divided into 5 Parts: Preliminary (I); Administration (II); Licences (III); Offences(IV); Miscellaneous(V).
Full text: English
Website: sso.agc.gov.sg

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Fisheries (Piranha) Rules.

Legislation | Singapore | 1971

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Internal trade, International trade, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Fishing Harbour) Rules.

Legislation | Singapore | 1971 (2006)

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Harbour

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Fish Culture Farms) Rules.

Legislation | Singapore | 1981 (2022)

Keyword: Aquaculture, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Fishing Gear) Rules.

Legislation | Singapore | 1972 (2021)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Authorization/permit, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Composition of Offences) Rules.

Legislation | Singapore | 1994

Keyword: Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Fishing Vessels) Rules, 1969.

Legislation | Singapore | 1969 (2006)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Equipment, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Freshwater fishes, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing charge, Registration, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Singapore Food Agency Act 2019 (No. 11 of 2019).

Legislation | Singapore | 2019

Keyword: Institution, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Monitoring, Fish products, Fishery management and conservation, Harbour, Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, Coral, Crustaceans, Disinfection/disinfestation, Fish disease, Freshwater fishes, Mariculture, Molluscs, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Basic legislation, Food additives, Food quality control/food safety, Meat, Milk/dairy products, Fruits/edible nuts, Beverages, Animal production, Animal reproduction, Animal welfare, Biotechnology, Birds, Cattle, Herd book, Animal by-products, Poultry, Sheep/goats, Swine

Source: FAO, FAOLEX