Measures of the People's Republic of China for the registration of fishing vessels. Country/Territory China Document type Regulation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishing vessel Registration Inspection Institution Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Entry into force notes These Measures enter into force on January 1, 2013. Abstract These Measures are formulated to strengthen the supervision and administration of fishing vessels, determine the ownership, nationality, port of registry and other relevant legal relations of fishing vessels, and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of all parties involved in fishing vessel registration. The Text consists of 57 Articles divided into 10 Chapters: General provisions; Vessel name ratification; Ownership registration; Registration of nationality; Mortgage right registration; Bareboat rental registration; Change and cancellation of registration; Certificate renewal and replacement; Supervision and administration; Supplementary provisions. Full text Chinese Website www.gov.cn References - Legislation Implements Fisheries Law of the People's Republic of China. Legislation | China | 1986 (2013) Keyword: Framework law, Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Aquaculture, Fishing gear/fishing method, Foreign fishing, Protected fishing area, Fishing area, High seas, Research, Wetlands, Fishing authorization, Animal health, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX