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Fisheries Administrative Order No. 198-1, Series of 2018 amending Rules and Regulations on Registration and Licensing of Commercial Fishing Vessels, Fishing Gears and Fishworkers.

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Regulation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Registration Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Order shall take effect 15 days after publication in one newspaper of general circulation and upon filing with the Office of the National Administrative Register.
Abstract

This Fisheries Administrative Order amends Rules and Regulations on Registration and Licensing of Commercial Fishing Vessels, Fishing Gears and Fishworkers. This Order has the following objectives: a) establish a licensing system for commercial fishing vessels based on harvest rules and reference points as determined by scientific studies or best available evidence. Preference shall be given to resource users in the locals communities adjacent or nearest to the municipal waters; b) grant priority rights in the allocation of licenses to existing Commercial Fishing Vessel License (CFVL) holders for renewal of their license; Provided, that they have no record of violation of the terms and conditions of their license; c) develop the database on commercial fishing vessels, gears and fishworkers; d) establish a system of permanent marking and identification of fishing vessels for fisheries management; e) regulate the capture fisheries sector towards achieving long term resource sustainability; f) enhance monitoring of fishing operations for fisheries management through the establishment of a vessel monitoring measures; and g) implement policies embodied in the Republic Act No. 8550, as amended by Republic Act No. 10654 and its implementing rules and regulations, which directly refers to registration and licensing of commercial fishing vessels. This order shall apply to all Philippine-flagged fishing vessels with 3.1 gross tons and above which conduct fishing operation in Philippine waters, high seas or waters of other Coastal States allowing such fishing operations.

Full text
English
Website
www.bfar.da.gov.ph

References - Legislation

Implements

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

Repeals

Fisheries Administrative Order No.198 Series of 2000 Rules and Regulations on Commercial Fishing.

Legislation | Philippines | 2000

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Registration, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

DA Administrative Circular No. 02, Series of 2020 on the Extension of Validity for Commercial Fishing Vessel License (CFVL), Commercial Fishing Gear License (CFGL), Distant Water Fishing Permit (DWFP), Special Fishing Permit, Fisherman's License and Certificate of Clearance Expiring during the Enhanced Community Quarantine Period.

Legislation | Philippines | 2020

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Use restrictions, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Registration, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX