Government Regulation No. 2.893 regulating trawl fishing for shrimp. Country/Territory Mozambique Document type Regulation Date 1969 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Boletim Oficial No. 24 (I Series), 14 June 1969, pp. 781-784. Subject Fisheries Keyword Crustaceans Fishing gear/fishing method Mesh Foreign fishing Transshipment Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Aquatic animals Authorization/permit Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries Abstract This Government Regulation regulates trawl fishing for shrimp within 6 nautical miles into the waters under Mozambican jurisdiction. It consists of 29 articles and 2 annexes, authorizing shrimp fishing to vessels (national or foreign) flying a national flag (art. 1). A maximum number of 100 authorized licences for shrimp fishing may be allowed (with an unlimited number of authorized vessels) (art. 2). Crew must be of Portuguese nationality (art. 3). It also provides for fishing gear, minimum mesh size, requirements to be satisfied for obtaining a fishing licence and sanctions to be paid for illegal activities. Annexes lay down the forms for catching registration. Transhipment is prohibited. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Implemented by Decision of 6 January 1970 prohibiting trawl fishing for shrimp in certain areas of the Lourenço Marques Bay. Legislation | Mozambique | 1970 Keyword: Crustaceans, Seasons, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Aquatic animals Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Government Regulation No. 50/71 amending Government Regulation No. 2.893, on shrimp fishing. Legislation | Mozambique | 1971 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Crustaceans, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX