Marine Resources Amendment Act, 2015 (Act 9 of 2015). Country/Territory Namibia Document type Legislation Date 2015 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government Gazette No. 5387 of 24 September 2015. Long titleAn Act to amend the Marine Resources Act, 2000 so as to insert and substitute certain definitions; to provide for the sovereign exercise of ownership by the State over marine resources; to amend the provisions relating to the total allowable catch and allocation of quotas and to provide for incidental matters. Subject Fisheries, Sea, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Total allowable catch Allocation/quota Data collection/reporting Navigation Liability/compensation Protection of species Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract This Act amends the Marine Resources Act to, among other things; insert a definition of “non-commercial purposes” with respect to harvesting marine resources; by amending the definition of "quota" and “total allowable catch”; inserting a definition of “reserve” (part of unallocated total allowable catch); define better sovereign rights over marine resources within the exclusive economic zone, territorial waters and the continental shelf; redefine the right of the Minister to determine a total allowable catch on the basis of the best scientific evidence available and having requested the advice of the advisory council; insert a new section on proof that may be required by the Minister when receiving and considering applications for quotas. Full text English Website www.lac.org.na References - Legislation Amends Marine Resources Act, 2000 (Act 27 of 2000). Legislation | Namibia | 2001 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 Source: FAO, FAOLEX