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Fisheries Zone Ordinance.

Country/Territory
Pitcairn (UK)
Territorial subdivision
Henderson Island
Document type
Legislation
Date
1980 (2001)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Ordinance to establish a fisheries zone contiguous to the territorial seas of Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands and to regulate fishing.
Subject
Fisheries, Sea
Keyword
Basic legislation Marine fisheries Foreign fishing Fishing authorization Enforcement/compliance Fishing area Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Maritime zone EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Sovereignty
Geographical area
Oceania, Polynesia, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act establishes a fisheries zone contiguous to the territorial seas of Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands of 200 miles and provides rules relative to foreign and domestic fishing in that zone.

Full text
English
Website
www.government.pn

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Foreign Fisheries Regulations 1982.

Legislation | Pitcairn (UK) | 1982 (2001)

Keyword: Foreign fishing, Marine fisheries, Policy/planning, Data collection/reporting, Transshipment, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishing vessel, Marking/identification, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Outer Limits) Proclamation 1986.

Legislation | Pitcairn (UK) | 1986 (2001)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Prohibition of Fishing by Foreign Fishing Boats Order 1982.

Legislation | Pitcairn (UK) | 1982 (2001)

Keyword: Foreign fishing, Marine fisheries

Source: FAO, FAOLEX