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Fisheries (Control of Demersal Trawling) Regulations, 2003 (L.N. No. 222 of 2003).

Country/Territory
Trinidad and Tobago
Document type
Regulation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Trinidad and Tobago Official Gazette, Supplement Part B - Vol. 42, No. 191 of 2003, pp. 1785-1788.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Protected fishing area Fishing gear/fishing method Mesh Fishery management and conservation
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Entry into force notes
These Regulations remain in force until the end of one year from publication.
Abstract

The Regulations restrict demersal trawling for fish and shrimp in defined territorial waters. Subject to these Regulations, demersal (bottom) trawling for fish or shrimp is permitted in the territorial waters of the North Coast at a distance outside off two nautical miles from that coast defined in the Schedule (reg. 4). Regulation 5 allows demersal trawling for shrimp in territorial waters off the South Coast, at a distance outside of two nautical miles from that coast. Regulation 6 restricts trawling with non-artisanal trawlers in the Gulf of Paria. Demersal trawling within one nautical mile of the coast is prohibited within the Gulf of Pariah. Restrictions are placed on fishing with vessels of a specified engine size. The Regulations shall not apply to authorized training and research activities. (9 regulations and Schedule)

Full text
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References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Act (Cap. 67:51).

Legislation | Trinidad and Tobago | 1916 (1975)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX