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Harbours Ordinance, Cap A17.

Country/Territory
Saint Helena (UK)
Document type
Legislation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Ordinance to provide for the regulation, management and control of harbours in Ascension, and of vessels therein, and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Subject
Fisheries, Sea
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishing vessel Marking/identification Fishing authorization Landing Data collection/reporting Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Harbour Navigation
Geographical area
Africa, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Western Africa
Abstract

This Ordinance makes provision with respect to administration and management of harbours in ascension. It also provides with respect to certain matters regarding marking and movement of fishing vessels, landing of fish and fees for a licence for a relevant vessel authorised to be used as a fishing boat. Every relevant vessel authorised for use for fishing shall be shall have its name and the licence number assigned to and be properly marked. The master of a vessel other than a fishing vessel of less than 20 feet shall, if required by the Harbour Master, give prior notice to the Harbour Master of the vessel's arrival at, departure from, or movement within the harbour.

Full text
English
Website
www.ascension-island.gov.ac