Fisheries and Marine Resources (Automatic Identification System) Regulations (GN No. 116 of 2016).

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Equipment Monitoring Data collection/reporting High seas Offences/penalties

Geographical area

Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States

Abstract

These Regulations, made by the Minister under paragraph (E) of section 74 of the Fisheries and Marine Resources Act, provides with respect to the obligation to install and use an Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) by a fishing boat or fishing vessel to which a licence is issued under section 36 of the Act (i.e. a Mauritian vessel used for fishing or any related activity – (a) within the maritime zones; (b) in any fishery on the high seas. Every fishing boat or fishing vessel of not less than 12 metres overall length shall, in addition to any vessel monitoring system, be fitted with such AIS as the Permanent Secretary may approve. There shall be "A" class AIS for vessels over 24 metres in length. Every master of a fishing boat or fishing vessel shall, except where the boat or vessel is anchored in the port of Port Louis or within the lagoon area, operate the AIS, at all times, so that the necessary data are regularly received at the National Coast Guard Operations Room. AIS shall be operated as prescribed by these Regulations. Offences are defined and penalties prescribed. The Schedule sets out performance standards required for the universal AIS.

Full text

English

Website

www.gov.mu

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries and Marine Resources Act 2007 (Act No. 27 of 2007).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2007

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Mariculture, Fish disease, Fishing authorization, Registration, Fishing vessel, Marking/identification, Foreign fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Aquaculture, Animal health, Authorization/permit, Wetlands, Marine area, Marine protected areas, Protected area, Ecosystem preservation, Management/conservation, Marine mammals, Turtles, Special fund

Source: FAO, FAOLEX