Ecolex Logo
The gateway to
environmental law
Search results » Legislation

Fishery Limits (Tristan da Cunha) Ordinance, 1983.

Country/Territory
Saint Helena (UK)
Territorial subdivision
Tristan da Cunha
Document type
Legislation
Date
1983 (1997)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Gazette Notice No. 63 of 1 July 2011.
Long title
AN ORDINANCE to define the fishery limits of Tristan da Cunha and to make provision for the regulation of fishing within those limits and for other matters connected therewith.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Foreign fishing High seas Non-commercial fishing Fishing authorization Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Africa, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Western Africa
Abstract

This Ordinance declares that the fishery limits of Tristan da Cunha are the limit of the exclusive economic zone declared by the Governor by Proclamation of 2017. It also: Empowers the Governor to provide, by Order, that in any specified area within Tristan da Cunha fishery limits, fishing by fishing boats is prohibited unless authorised by a licence granted by the Administrator and that in any specified area outside those limits fishing by Tristan fishing boats is prohibited unless authorised; provides for enforcement by sea fisheries officers; defines offences; and grants regulation-making powers to the Governor. An Order regarding licensing may apply to commercial or recreational fishing generally in the specified area or to fishing— (a) for a specified description of sea fish; (b) by a specified method; (c) during a specified season of the year or other period; or (d) in the case of fishing by fishing boats registered in a specified country, and whether the order is general or limited in scope it may provide for exceptions from the prohibition contained in it.

Full text
English
Website
www.sainthelena.gov.sh

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Fishery Limits (Licensing of Fishing) (Tristan da Cunha) Order, 1983.

Legislation | Saint Helena (UK) | 1983

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, High seas, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing authorization, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX