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Fisheries Management Order regarding At-Sea Observers on board fishing vessels

Country/Territory
Canada
Document type
Miscellaneous
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Water, General
Keyword
Hazards Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation High seas Hygiene/sanitary procedures Business/industry/corporations Inspection Monitoring Fishing vessel Navigation Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Fisheries Management Order takes effect on the day on which it is signed and will remain in effect for a period of 45 days
Abstract

Whereas the COVID-19 virus and the global health threat that it represents creates circumstances that place at-sea fishery observers and the fishers they work with at risk of spreading and or contracting the virus; Whereas, based on the COVID-19 situation as it exists today and based on the information available to this day, that risk may be significantly mitigated by the implementation of safe working procedures on health and safety by all parties involved; Whereas, in the exceptional circumstances associated with the COVID-19 situation as it exists today, at-sea observer requirements imposed under existing licences to fish, which do not provide for the implementation of safe working procedures on health and safety, constitute a human health risk for at-sea observers and fishers and constitute a public human health risk, the whole posing a new threat to the proper management and control of fisheries; This new Fisheries Management Order impose requirements on fisheries activities. According to this order, all fishing activities authorized under the Fisheries Act must be carried out without any at sea observer being onboard fishing vessels, with the exception of certain conditions and circumstances established under the Order.

Full text
English
Website
www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. F-14).

Legislation | Canada | 1985 (2019)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Indigenous peoples, Framework law, Marine fisheries, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Marine fishes, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Foreign fishing, Crustaceans, Navigation, Aquatic plants, Inland fisheries, Molluscs, Institution, Equipment, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Waterworks, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishing vessel, Marking/identification, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX