General Notice in terms of section 16 of the Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 regarding an emergency in the linefish sector (Notice No. R. 4727 of 2000).

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method

Geographical area

Africa, Southern Africa

Abstract

With this Notice, the Minister of Agriculture declares an emergency in respect of the linefish sector as defined by the Regulations G.N. R. 1111 of 1998. This Notice introduces some restrictions on fishing in order to protect fish stocks. The measures here introduced include: reduction of the Total Applied Effort in linefish to 450 vessels with a total of 3450 crew; no granting of line fishing rights to a person who holds a commercial fishing right in respect of any other sector of the fishing i

Full text

English

Website

www.info.gov.za

References - Legislation

Implements

Marine Living Resources Act (No. 18 of 1998).

Legislation | South Africa | 1998

Keyword: Marine pollution, Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Authorization/permit, Institution, Fishing area, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing gear/fishing method, Foreign fishing, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Access right, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Integrated management, Precautionary principle, Marine area, Protected area, Marine mammals, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX