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Fishing Boats (Satellite-Tracking Devices) (Wales) Scheme 2006 (W.S.I. No. 2799 (W.238) of 2006).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
Wales
Document type
Regulation
Date
2006
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Equipment Data collection/reporting Monitoring Subsidy/incentive Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Scheme makes provision for funding satellite-tracking devices on fishing boats which are administered in Wales. The devices are required on board fishing boats over 15 metres as a result of Commission Regulation (EC) No. 2244/2003 laying down detailed provisions regarding satellite-based Vessel Monitoring Systems. The Scheme, among other things: sets out the eligibility criteria for funding; deals with the approval of such applications; sets out the powers of an authorized officer and paragraph 7 requires any applicant or any employee of any applicant to assist an authorised officer.

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Act 1981 (Chapter 29).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1981 (2018)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Institution, Tax/levy, Special fund, Subsidy/incentive, Size, Transshipment, Enforcement/compliance, Policy/planning, Marine mammals, Fishery management and conservation, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Regulation (EC) No. 2244/2003 laying down detailed provisions regarding satellite-based Vessel Monitoring Systems.

Legislation | European Union | 2003

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Equipment, Fishing vessel, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Fishing Boats (Satellite - Tracking Devices and Electronic Transmission of Fishing Activities Data) (Wales) Scheme 2012 (W.S.I. No. 3172 (W.318).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2012

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Equipment, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Subsidy/incentive, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX