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Marine Spaces Act (Chapter 158 A).

Country/Territory
Fiji
Document type
Legislation
Date
1977 (1987)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to make provision for the demarcation of the marine spaces appertaining to Fiji, declaring the right of Fiji in relation thereto; to regulate the exploitation of the resources thereof and other activities therein and to make further provision for the regulation of fishing.
Subject
Fisheries, Sea
Keyword
Foreign fishing Marine fisheries Total allowable catch Allocation/quota Enforcement/compliance Fishing vessel Fishery management and conservation EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Authorization/permit Maritime zone Territorial sea Continental shelf Sovereignty
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act is divided into two distinct Parts: Part II makes provision for the demarcation of the marine spaces appertaining to Fiji; Part III regulates the management and conservation of fisheries.

Full text
English
Website
www.un.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Marine Spaces (Foreign Fishing Vessels) Regulations (Chapter 158 A, section 20).

Legislation | Fiji | 1979 (1985)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Policy/planning, Allocation/quota, Data collection/reporting, Migratory species, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Spaces (Archipelagic Baselines and Exclusive Economic Zone) Order, 1981 (Chap. 158 A, Secs. 4, 6).

Legislation | Fiji | 1981

Keyword: Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Territorial sea, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Spaces (Declaration) Order (Chapter 158 A, sections 3 and 4).

Legislation | Fiji | 1978

Keyword: Maritime zone, Territorial sea, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Spaces - charts (L.N. No. 119 of 1981).

Legislation | Fiji | 1981 (1985)

Keyword: Maritime zone, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

General Regulations of the Marine Spaces Act, 1977.

Legislation | Fiji

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Navigation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Offshore Fisheries Management Decree 2012 (No. 78 of 2012).

Legislation | Fiji | 2012

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Institution, Policy/planning, Foreign fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Allocation/quota, Transshipment, High seas, Fishing vessel, Registration, Inspection, Monitoring, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Artisanal fishing, Authorization/permit, Management/conservation, Marine mammals, Aquatic animals, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture

Source: FAO, FAOLEX