Fisheries (Vessel Day Scheme) Regulations 2012 (L.N. 63 of 2012).

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Foreign fishing Access right Fishing authorization Authorization/permit

Geographical area

Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific

Abstract

These Regulations apply the Vessel Day Scheme to Purse Seine Fishing in the Solomon Islands Exclusive Economic Zone. The Vessel Day Scheme as agreed upon by the Parties to the Palau Arrangement, i.e. the Arrangement of 1992 (as amended) established to limit the number of purse seine vessels operating in the PNA waters. They place restrictions on granting of foreign purse seine vessel licences and provides for the apportionment of fishing days based on the length of the vessel. The Regulations shall not apply to Vessels licenced pursuant the FSM Arrangement and Fisheries (U.S.A) (Treaty) (Cap.39).

Full text

English

Website

www.paclii.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Act (Act No. 6 of 1998).

Legislation | Solomon Islands | 1998

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Policy/planning, Foreign fishing, Access right, Institution, Special fund, Fishing gear/fishing method, Processing/handling, Aquaculture, Mariculture, International trade, Research, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX