Fisheries Joint Venture Guidelines, 1985. Country/Territory Somalia Document type Regulation Date 1985 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Non-governmental entity Foreign fishing Total allowable catch Fishing gear/fishing method Landing Fishing vessel Processing/handling Cartilaginous fishes Fishing authorization Fishing charge Protection of species Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden, Sahel Abstract The Guidelines outline in detail requirements for the granting of licenses to Joint Ventures operating in the field of fishing and fish processing. The applicants shall submit a Joint Venture Operation Plan with the application for the licence (sect. 4). No applications will be accepted once the total catch by Somali fishermen and Joint Ventures has reached specified limits (sect. 5). Full text English