Fisheries Act (No. 10 of 2014).

Country/Territory: Vanuatu
Document type: Legislation
Date: 2014
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Long title: An Act to repeal the Fisheries Act [CAP 315] and to make provision for the management, development and regulation of fisheries within Vanuatu waters, and for the control of fishing vessels entitled to fly the flag of Vanuatu outside of Vanuatu waters in a manner consistent with Vanuatu’s international obligations, and for related matters.

Subject: Food & nutrition, Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
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
Geographical area: Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Entry into force notes: The Act enters into force on 23 June 2014.

Abstract: This Act provides for the management, conservation and development of fisheries in fisheries within Vanuatu waters and related matters. It also concerns, among other things aquaculture, seafood safety, the use of vessels on high seas and protection of marine mammals and provides for the establishment of the Fisheries Management Advisory Council, the Vanuatu Seafood Verification Agency and the International Fisheries Unit.
Full text: English
Website: www.malffb.gov.vu

References - Legislation

Repeals

Fisheries Act (Cap. 315).

Legislation | Vanuatu | 2005 (2006)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Vanuatu National Plan of Action on Sharks 2015 – 2018.

Legislation | Vanuatu | 2014

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Access-to-information, Bycatch, Capacity building, Cartilaginous fishes, Certification, Data collection/reporting, Education, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Enforcement/compliance, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing vessel, Inspection, Institution, Landing, Monitoring, Policy/planning, Protection of species, Research, Risk assessment/management, Special fund, Sustainable use, Territorial sea, Total allowable catch, Transport/storage, Transshipment, Foreign fishing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Policy for the Management of Vanuatu Tuna Fisheries.

Legislation | Vanuatu | 2014

Keyword: Access right, Aquaculture, Certification, Cooperative/producer organization, Data collection/reporting, Cartilaginous fishes, Fish products, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Processing/handling, Institution, Internal trade, International trade, Marine fisheries, Smallholders/peasants, Policy/planning, Protection of species, Research, Sustainable use, Territorial sea, Food quality control/food safety, Food security

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Vanuatu National Deep-Bottom Fish Fishery Management Plan 2016.

Legislation | Vanuatu | 2016

Keyword: Artisanal fishing, Capacity building, Certification, Data collection/reporting, Deep sea bed, Education, Equipment, Agricultural extension, Fish products, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Research, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Inspection, Institution, Internal trade, Local government, Marine fisheries, Migratory species, Monitoring, Smallholders/peasants, Policy/planning, Registration, Risk assessment/management, Sustainable development, Transport/storage, Cooperative/producer organization, Foreign fishing, Agricultural development, Authorization/permit, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Fisheries (Amendment) Act No. 38 of 2019.

Legislation | Vanuatu | 2020

Keyword: Biosecurity, Coastal zone management, Community management, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, International trade, Marine fisheries, Navigation, Protection of environment, Public health, Data collection/reporting, Standards, Transshipment, Harbour

Source: FAO, FAOLEX