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Marine Resources Act, 2000 (Act 27 of 2000).

Country/Territory
Namibia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the conservation of the marine ecosystem and the responsible utilization, conservation, protection and promotion of marine resources on a sustainable basis; for that purpose to provide for the exercise of control over marine resources; and to provide for matters connected therewith.
Subject
Fisheries, Sea, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Institution Total allowable catch Allocation/quota Registration Special fund Tax/levy Foreign fishing Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Marine protected areas Authorization/permit Navigation Liability/compensation Management/conservation Marine area Marine fishes Marine mammals
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

The Act provides for the conservation of living marine resources including various aspects of marine fisheries, the establishment of the Fisheries Observer Agency, the Marine Resources Advisory Council, and the Fisheries Observer Fund and the continuing in existence of the Marine Resources Fund established under the Sea Fisheries Act 1992 and other related matters.

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References - Legislation

Repeals

Sea Fisheries Act, 1992 (Act 29 of 1992).

Legislation | Namibia | 1992

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Institution, Total allowable catch, Allocation/quota, Registration, Special fund, Tax/levy, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Maritime zone, Harbour

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Marine Resources Regulations (G.N. No. 153 of 2001).

Legislation | Namibia | 2001

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Total allowable catch, Allocation/quota, Data collection/reporting, International trade, Marine mammals, Marking/identification, Fishing authorization, Fishing vessel, Bycatch, Authorization/permit, Hunting gear/hunting methods

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations relating to the exploitation of marine resources (No. 241 of 2001).

Legislation | Namibia | 2001

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Institution, Total allowable catch, Allocation/quota, Registration, Special fund, Tax/levy, Foreign fishing, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing authorization, Bycatch, Marine protected areas, Authorization/permit, Navigation, Liability/compensation, Management/conservation, Marine area, Marine fishes, Marine mammals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations relating to Licensing of Foreign Flag Vessels for the Purpose of Harvesting Namibia’s Share of Marine Resources (No. 147 of 2006).

Legislation | Namibia | 2006

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Fishing authorization, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Vessel Monitoring Regulations.

Legislation | Namibia | 2005 (2014)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Data collection/reporting, Equipment, Fishing vessel, Monitoring, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations relating to Inspection of Register (No. 238 of 2015).

Legislation | Namibia | 2015

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing authorization, Registration, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations to Reduce Incidental By-Catch of Seabirds in the Hake Demersal Longline Vessels (No. 270 of 2015).

Legislation | Namibia | 2015 (2016)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Equipment, Bycatch, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation, Protection of species, Birds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations to Reduce Incidental By-Catch of Seabirds in the Hake Demersal Trawl Vessels (No. 269 of 2015).

Legislation | Namibia | 2015

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Equipment, Bycatch, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation, Protection of species, Birds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations relating to Namibian Islands’ Marine Protected Area (No. 316 of 2012).

Legislation | Namibia | 2012

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing authorization, Protected fishing area, Protection of species, Fishing gear/fishing method, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of habitats, Marine area, Marine protected areas, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, Zoning, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Determination of quota fees and rate of interest payable on late payments: Marine Resources Act, 2000 (No. 159 of 2017).

Legislation | Namibia | 2017

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Imposition of levies on marine resources: Marine Resources Act, 2000 (No. 158 of 2017).

Legislation | Namibia | 2017

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Landing, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Announcement of period for applications for rights and conditions for granting of rights to harvest certain marine resources for commercial purposes: Marine Resources Act, 2000 (No. 92 of 2018).

Legislation | Namibia | 2018

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Crustaceans, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Marine area, Marine mammals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

State-owned Enterprises Governance Act, 2006 (Act No. 2 of 2006).

Legislation | Namibia | 2006

Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Resources Amendment Act, 2015 (Act 9 of 2015).

Legislation | Namibia | 2015

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Total allowable catch, Allocation/quota, Data collection/reporting, Navigation, Liability/compensation, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX