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Fisheries Act (Cap. 315).

Country/Territory
Vanuatu
Document type
Legislation
Date
2005 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Laws of the Republic of Vanuatu, Consolidated Edition of 2006.
Long title
An Act to repeal the Fisheries Act [Cap. 158] and to make provision for the management, development and regulation of fisheries within Vanuatu waters, and for the regulation of Vanuatu fishing vessels outside of Vanuatu waters in a manner consistent with Vanuatu’s international obligations, and for related matters.
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 Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Authorization/permit Protected area Marine protected areas Marine mammals
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
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)

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, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

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

Legislation | Vanuatu | 1991 (2006)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Crustaceans, Seasons, Size, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Legislation | Vanuatu | 2003 (2006)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Transshipment, Marking/identification, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

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, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Legislation | Vanuatu | 2003 (2006)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Regulations (Cap. 315).

Legislation | Vanuatu | 1983 (2006)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Legislation | Vanuatu | 1983 (2006)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Registration, International organization, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Legislation | Vanuatu | 1983 (2006)

Keyword: Protected area, Marine protected areas

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Legislation | Vanuatu | 1963

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Regulations Order, 2009.

Legislation | Vanuatu | 2009

Keyword: Marine pollution, Traditional rights/customary rights, 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, Offences/penalties, Fishing charge, Protection of species, Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit, Management/conservation, Marine fishes, Turtles

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, Authorization/permit

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

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, 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, Sustainable use, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Cartilaginous fishes, Authorization/permit, Food quality control/food safety, Institution, Fish products, International trade, Certification, Codex Alimentarius, Processing/handling, Packaging/labelling, Standards, Transport/storage, Consumer protection, Protected area, Marine protected areas, Marine mammals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX