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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 title
An 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