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Fisheries (Shark Finning) Regulations, 2006 (S.I. No. 7 of 2006).

Country/Territory
Seychelles
Document type
Regulation
Date
2006
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette of 20 February 2006, Supplement, pp. 17-18.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Foreign fishing Marine fishes Processing/handling Authorization/permit Cartilaginous fishes
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

These Regulations place restrictions on the removal of fins of all species of shark on board of foreign-owned or local fishing vessels of a total length of 24 metres or more fishing within or outside the Seychelles Waters. Removal of fins requires an authorisation of the Seychelles Fishing Authority. The Regulations prescribe rules relative to processing and disposal of sharks on board of a vessel. Only a given percentage of weight of fins may be landed. All fishing vessels arriving at the port of destination in the Seychelles shall declare the quantities of shark fins and products on board of the vessel.

Full text
English

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