General Conditions for Foreign Fishing Vessels and and Locally Based Foreign Fishing Vessels (2) (Cap. 315).

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Foreign fishing Data collection/reporting Monitoring Transshipment Marking/identification Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Marine pollution

Geographical area

Least Developed Countries, Oceania, Small Island Developing States

Abstract

This Notice specifies general conditions which apply to foreign fishing vessels and locally-based foreign fishing vessels in accordance with section 13(2) of the Fisheries Act. The conditions, among other things, are: compliance with the terms of the bilateral access agreement; adoption of all reasonable measures to minimize catches of non-target species; storage of gear in closed areas; vessel reporting on fishing activities; taking on board of observers; participation in the vessel monitoring

Full text

English

Website

www,paclii.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Act (Cap. 315).

Legislation | Vanuatu | 2005 (2006) | Repealed

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Policy/planning, Foreign fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Access right, Enforcement/compliance, International agreement-implementation, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Protected area, Marine protected areas, Marine mammals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX