Ecolex Logo
The gateway to
environmental law
Search results » Legislation

Fisheries Regulations 1987 (Cap. 82).

Country/Territory
Seychelles
Document type
Regulation
Date
1987 (2009)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Laws of Seychelles.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Data collection/reporting Crustaceans Foreign fishing Fishing gear/fishing method Mesh Aquaculture Mariculture Fishing authorization Protection of species Aquatic animals Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

These Regulations concern authorization of fisheries and fisheries management and conservation measures in Seychelles waters. The Regulations are divided into four Parts: Preliminary (I); Fishing Vessel (II); Large Nets (III); Fisheries Management IV). Part II regulates licences and specifies the conditions for the granting of licences. Local fishing vessels not exceeding seven meters are exempted from the requirement of a licence (sect. 3). Sections 5 to 9 deal with foreign fishing vessels and fishing agreements. Part III restricts fishing of specified protected species. Part IV makes provision for the use of gear, protected areas, bycatch, aquaculture concession.

Full text
English
Website
www.seylii.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Act 1986 (Cap. 82).

Legislation | Seychelles | 1986 (2012)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Mariculture, Aquaculture, Enforcement/compliance, Institution, Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Access right, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Amendment to the Fisheries Regulations 1987.

Legislation | Seychelles | 1998

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Data collection/reporting, Crustaceans, Foreign fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Fishing authorization, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Amendment) Regulations, 2007 (S.I. No. 48 of 2007).

Legislation | Seychelles | 2007

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Crustaceans, Seasons, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX