Fisheries (Torres Strait Protected Zone) Regulation 1987. Country/Territory Papua New Guinea Document type Regulation Date 1987 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Papua New Guinea Consolidated Legislation 2006. Long titleBeing a Regulation, made by the Head of the State, acting with, and in accordance with, the advice of the National Executive Council, under the Fisheries (Torres Strait Protected Zone) Act 1984. Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Data collection/reporting Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Fishing charge Fishing vessel Marking/identification Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific Abstract This Regulation prescribes rules for fising in an area as defined by the Torres Strait Treaty. The text consists of 11 sections: Interpretation (1); Licence to engage in fishing (2); A fishing boat licence (3); Factory ship licence (4); Fees (5); Requirements for marking of licensed fishing boats (6); Issue of logbook (7); Particulars to be entered into logbook (8); Particulars to be sent to Departmental Head (9); Offences (10); Secrecy (11). Full text English Website www.paclii.org References - Legislation Implements Fisheries (Torres Strait Protected Zone) Act 1984. Legislation | Papua New Guinea | 1984 (2006) Keyword: Traditional rights/customary rights, Foreign fishing, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Marine fisheries, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX