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Fisheries (Fish Aggregating Device Management) Regulations, 2014.

Country/Territory
Kiribati
Document type
Regulation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Certification Data collection/reporting Equipment Fishery management and conservation Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel Foreign fishing High seas Offences/penalties Policy/planning Registration Seasons Territorial sea Marine fisheries Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Micronesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
These Regulations enter into force on the date of its publication by Notice at the Office of Te Beretitenti.
Abstract

These Regulations lay down rules for the registration of fish aggregating devices; additional requirements for licensed vessels to deploy FADs; obligation of purse seine vessels to keep FAD logbook and reporting; marking of FADs and electronic equipment in purse seine vessels operating in the high seas; preparation of FAD management plan in accordance with the Fisheries Act; time and area restrictions for using FADs; reporting of FADs used in closed season; catch retention, prohibitions for fish aggregating devices; obligation to carry an authorized observer in foreign fishing vessels at all times; and offences and penalties.

Full text
English
Website
www.ffa.int

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Act (No. 6 of 2010).

Legislation | Kiribati | 2010

Keyword: Framework law, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishing area, Foreign fishing, Access right, Fishing gear/fishing method, Processing/handling, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Authorization/permit, Traditional rights/customary rights, Policy/planning, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, High seas, Aquatic animals, Turtles, Hunting/capture

Source: FAO, FAOLEX