Fisheries (Conservation and Management) Ordinance, 2015. Country/Territory Saint Helena (UK) Territorial subdivision Ascension Island Document type Legislation Date 2015 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette Notice of 2015. Long titleAn Ordinance to repeal the Fishing Limits Ordinance, Cap A15 and to re-enact it with amendments enhancing the management of Ascensions marine resources. Subject Fisheries, Sea Keyword Basic legislation Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Foreign fishing Harbour Inspection International relations/cooperation Landing Transshipment Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Authorization/permit Maritime zone EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Geographical area Africa, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Western Africa Abstract This Ordinance makes provision with respect to selected matters regarding marine fisheries in waters of Ascension. The Ordinance also establishes fishery limits, which extend to 200 miles from the baseline from which the breadth of the territorial sea adjacent to the island of Ascension is measured. The Ordinance consists of 32 sections divided into seven Parts. It is completed by three Schedules. Full text English Website www.ascension-island.gov.ac References - Legislation Repeals Fishery Limits Ordinance, Cap A15. Legislation | Saint Helena (UK) | 1978 (2007) Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Access right, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing authorization, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Fishery Limits (Licensing of Fishing)(Offshore Zone) Order, 2015. Legislation | Saint Helena (UK) | 2015 Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Fishing authorization, Royalties/fees, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone Source: FAO, FAOLEX Fishery Limits (Licensing of Transhipment) Order, 2015. Legislation | Saint Helena (UK) | 2015 Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Transshipment, Fishing charge Source: FAO, FAOLEX