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Governmental Decision No. 288 on the access of ships and boats of under the flag of other states, in the territorial sea and Exclusive Economic Zone of Romania.

Country/Territory
Romania
Document type
Regulation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Sea
Keyword
EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Territorial sea Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Fishing vessel Marking/identification Fishing gear/fishing method Foreign fishing International relations/cooperation Transshipment Enforcement/compliance Maritime zone
Geographical area
Black Sea, Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries
Abstract

This Governmental Decision regulates access of fishing vessels and vessels flying the flag of other States in order to carry out fishing activities in the territorial sea and in the Exclusive Economic Zone of Romania in compliance with the agreements concluded under the conditions of reciprocity with the respective states. Fishing rights shall be granted to fishing vessels under the flag of other States, with the consideration of living aquatic resources exploitable in the territorial sea and in the Exclusive Economic Zone of Romania, as well as to the national fishing fleet, respecting the practice of responsible fishing and national legislation. Foreign fishing vessels must meet the following requirements: (a) to hold on board the fishing license and authorization; (b) to have a functional system installed on board which allows detection and identification at a distance of fishing vessel; (c) to record and report fishing information, including landings and transshipments; (d) acceptance of inspectors on board and cooperation therewith; and (e) compliance with conditions and restrictions on landings, transshipments, operations of fishing gear and marking and identification of vessels.

Full text
Romanian
Website
legislatie.just.ro

References - Legislation

Implements

Act concerning the Legal Regime of the Internal waters, the Territorial Sea and the Contiguous Zone of Romania.

Legislation | Romania | 1990

Keyword: Marine pollution, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Offences/penalties, Maritime zone, Territorial sea, Navigation, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX