Kerala Marine Fishing Regulation Rules, 2018. Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision Kerala Document type Regulation Date 2018 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing authorization Fishing vessel Registration Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Entry into force notes These Rules enter into force immediately. Abstract These Rules, consisting of 24 sections completed by 12 Forms, specify fishing activity for any specified area by class of fishing vessel namely: (a) Mechanized inboard fishing vessels registered after three months, without facilities for kitchen, toilet and sleeping berth; (b) Fishing vessels without adhering the length and horse power ratio registered three months after the date of publication of these rules as shown in the enclosed table; (e) Mechanized fishing vessel without Vessel Tracking Device or Automatic Identification System after one year from the date of publication of these rules; (d) Mechanized fishing vessel without Holographic Registration Plate (HRP) after one year from this date; (e) Fishing vessel without navigational, life saving and fire fighting appliances; (f) Fishing vessel without certified syrang or engine driver; (g) Fishing vessel with crew below 18 years; (h) Fishing vessel without insurance coverage for its crew; (i) Fishing vessel made up of Marine Plywood after 5 year from the date of publication of these rules. Fishing in any specified area within 30 Meter depth off the coast of Kollemkode to Paravoorpozhikara and within 20 Meter depth off the coast of Paravoorpozhikara to Bengaramanjeswaram by Mechanized fishing vessel is prohibited under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 4. Full text English Website kerenvis.nic.in References - Legislation Implements Kerala Marine Fishing Regulation Act, 1980 (Act No. 10 of 1981). Legislation | India | 1981 (2017) Keyword: Fishing authorization, Fishing vessel, Registration, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX