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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