Ministerial Order No. 123/2003 regulating fisheries in southern area of “Banco de Sofala”. Country/Territory Mozambique Document type Regulation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Boletim da República, I Serie, No. 46, 12 November 2003, pp. 488 and 489. Subject Fisheries Keyword Access right Artisanal fishing Authorization/permit Classification/declassification Crustaceans Equipment Fishery management and conservation Fishing area Fishing authorization Fishing vessel Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inspection Marine fisheries Standards Transport/storage Marking/identification Aquatic animals Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries Entry into force notes This Ministerial Order enters into force on the date of its publication in the O.J. Abstract This Ministerial Order, composed of eight articles, sets the rules and requirements for the access in the southern area of “Banco de Sofala” of semi-industrial fishing vessels with ice conservation equipment and artisan fishing vessels equipped with internal propulsion mechanical appliances. The Ministerial Order defines the fishing methods forbidden for shrimp fisheries in the aforesaid area. Moreover, it rules on the management plan, access conditions, and licensing and control procedures. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Implements Order No. 40/2001 on shrimps fishing regime in shallow waters. Legislation | Mozambique | 2001 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Artisanal fishing, Classification/declassification, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Marine fishes, Transport/storage, Crustaceans, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX