Fisheries Act (Cap. 315).

Subject

Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Basic legislation Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Fishery management and conservation Policy/planning Foreign fishing Fishing gear/fishing method Access right Enforcement/compliance International agreement-implementation Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Protected area Marine protected areas Marine mammals

Geographical area

Least Developed Countries, Oceania, Small Island Developing States

Entry into force notes

This Act commences on the day on which it is published in the Gazette (27 March 2006).

Abstract

This Act provides for the management and conservation of fisheries in any waters over which Vanuatu claims jurisdiction under international law, regulates fishing by local and foreign fishing vessels in those waters, provides for a ban on driftnet fishing, for the establishment of Vanuatu Whale Sanctuary, for the declaration of marine reserves and for related matters. The Act consists of 82 sections divided into 15 Parts.

Full text

English

Website

www.paclii.org

References - Legislation

Repeals

Fisheries Act 1982.

Legislation | Vanuatu | 1982 (1988) | Repealed

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Policy/planning, Foreign fishing, Marine mammals, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Inland fisheries, Protected fishing area, Fishing authorization

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Declaration of Marine Reserve (Espiritu Santo Island) (Cap. 315).

Legislation | Vanuatu | 1983 (2006)

Keyword: Protected area, Marine protected areas

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Regulations Order, 2009.

Legislation | Vanuatu | 2009

Keyword: Marine pollution, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Mariculture, Processing/handling, Fishing gear/fishing method, Foreign fishing, Certification, Molluscs, Crustaceans, Size, Coral, Data collection/reporting, Fishing authorization, High seas, Equipment, Fish products, Fishing vessel, Monitoring, Transshipment, Enforcement/compliance, International agreement-implementation, Offences/penalties, Fishing charge, Protection of species, Management/conservation, Marine fishes, Turtles

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Coconut Crabs) Regulations (Cap. 315).

Legislation | Vanuatu | 1991 (2006)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Crustaceans, Seasons, Size, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Night Under-water Fishing (Prohibition) Joint Regulation (No. 7 of 1963).

Legislation | Vanuatu | 1963

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Foreign Fishing License Fees and Locally-Based Foreign Fishing Vessel License Fees Order 2011 (S.I. No. 220 of 2011).

Legislation | Vanuatu | 2011

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

General Conditions for Foreign Fishing Vessels and Locally Based Foreign Fishing Vessels (1) (Cap. 315).

Legislation | Vanuatu | 2003 (2006)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Prohibited fishing area, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Locally based Foreign Fishing Licence (Prescribed Forms) (Cap. 315).

Legislation | Vanuatu | 2003 (2006)

Keyword: Foreign fishing, Fishing authorization

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Registration of Foreign Fishing Vessels) Order (Cap. 315).

Legislation | Vanuatu | 1983 (2006)

Keyword: Foreign fishing, Registration, International organization, Fishing authorization

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Conservation and Measurement Measure for Deep-Bottom Fish Fishery Order 2012 (No. 87 of 2012).

Legislation | Vanuatu | 2012

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Regulations (Cap. 315).

Legislation | Vanuatu | 1983 (2006) | Repealed

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Processing/handling, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Size, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

General Conditions for Foreign Fishing Vessels and and Locally Based Foreign Fishing Vessels (2) (Cap. 315).

Legislation | Vanuatu | 2003 (2006)

Keyword: Foreign fishing, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Transshipment, Marking/identification, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Marine pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provision) Act 2010 (No. 2 of 2010).

Legislation | Vanuatu | 2010

Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Fisheries Act (No. 10 of 2014).

Legislation | Vanuatu | 2014

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Policy/planning, Foreign fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing authorization, Access right, Fishing area, Fishing vessel, Landing, Inspection, Migratory species, Monitoring, Non-commercial fishing, Registration, Royalties/fees, Transshipment, High seas, International agreement-implementation, Sustainable use, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Food quality control/food safety, Institution, Fish products, International trade, Certification, Protected area, Marine protected areas, Marine mammals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Other references

Implements treaty

Convention for the Prohibition of Fishing with Long Driftnets in the South Pacific

Treaty | Multilateral | Wellington | Nov 24, 1989

Keyword: Bycatch, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Mesh, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001043)

Implements treaty

International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas

Treaty | Multilateral | Rio de Janeiro | May 14, 1966

Keyword: Total allowable catch, Marine fisheries, Maritime zone, Marine resources management, International organization, Data collection/reporting, Research, Monitoring

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000096)

Implements treaty

United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

Treaty | Multilateral | Montego Bay | Dec 10, 1982

Keyword: Alien species, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Management/conservation, Deep sea bed, Islands, Bycatch, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Risk assessment/management, Fishing licence fee, Authorization/permit, Fishery management and conservation, Total allowable catch, Marine fisheries, Liability/compensation, Pollution control, Future generations, Marine pollution, Dispute settlement, Monitoring, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Maritime zone, Policy/planning, Marine pollution (dumping at sea), Size, Contract/agreement, Access right, Education, Data collection/reporting, Research, EIA, International organization, Long-range air pollution, Marine mammals, Mining, Business/industry/corporations, High seas, Sovereignty, Marine pollution (land-based sources), Migratory species, Vessel ownership, Court/tribunal, Marine resources management, Jurisdictional competence, Fishing licence, Harbour, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Fishing gear/fishing method, Navigation, Registration, Continental shelf, Marine pollution (ship-based sources), Exploration, Seasons, International relations/cooperation, Technology transfer, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sustainable use

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000753)

Implements treaty

South Pacific Forum Fisheries Agency Convention

Treaty | Multilateral | Honiara | Jul 10, 1979

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, International organization, Exploration, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, International relations/cooperation, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Dispute settlement

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000735)

Implements treaty

Convention for the Establishment of an Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission

Treaty | Multilateral | Washington D.C. | May 31, 1949

Keyword: Research, Total allowable catch, Institution, Fishery management and conservation, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Marine fisheries, EIA, Marine fishes

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000092)

Implements treaty

Niue Treaty on Cooperation in Fisheries Surveillance and Law Enforcement in the South Pacific Region

Treaty | Multilateral | Honiara | Jul 9, 1992

Keyword: Access right, International organization, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, International agreement-text, Enforcement/compliance, Foreign fishing

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001964)

Implements treaty

Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources

Treaty | Multilateral | Canberra | May 20, 1980

Keyword: Biodiversity, Data collection/reporting, EIA, Hunting/capture, Protection of habitats, Sustainable use, Marine resources management, Institution, Management/conservation, Total allowable catch, Hunting gear/hunting methods, International agreement-text, Maritime zone, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Research, Fishing gear/fishing method, Wild fauna, Monitoring, Wild flora, Protection of species, Ecosystem preservation

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000134)

Implements treaty

Agreement for the Establishment of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission

Treaty | Multilateral | Rome | Nov 25, 1993

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001227)

Implements treaty

Convention on the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean

Treaty | Multilateral | Honolulu | Sep 5, 2000

Keyword: EIA, Migratory species, Precautionary principle, Institution, Size, Biodiversity, Fishery management and conservation, Seasons, Enforcement/compliance, Research, Registration, Inspection, Fishing vessel, Marine fishes, Total allowable catch, Fishing gear/fishing method, Marine pollution, Monitoring, Dispute settlement, Artisanal fishing, Data collection/reporting, Sustainable use, Resource/damage valuation, Authorization/permit

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001400)