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Ministerial Order No. 123/2022 establishing the effective prohibition period for surface shrimp fishing throughout Maputo Bay, south and west of a line linking Cabo da Inhaca and Ponta da Macaneta, from 1 January 2023 to 14 March 2023.

Country/Territory
Mozambique
Document type
Regulation
Date
2022
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Boletim Oficial, I Série, No. 233.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Crustaceans Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Protection of species Seasons Aquatic animals
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries
Entry into force notes
This Ministerial Order enters into force on 1 January 2023 and expires on 14 March 2023.
Abstract

This Ministerial Order establishes effective prohibition period for surface shrimp fishing throughout Maputo Bay, south and west of a line linking Cabo da Inhaca and Ponta da Macaneta, from 1 January 2023 to 14 March 2023. This fishing prohibition applies exclusively to the following fishing vessels, fishing gear, fish transport and markets: a) Semi-industrial fishing vessels for motor trawling and small pelagic fish trawling; b) Artisanal fishing vessels for motor trawling, onboard trawling and beach trawling; c) Trawl and gillnets aka chithamuthamo; d) Wholesale and retail fish sales markets; and e) Vehicles and other means used to transport fish.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.legis-palop.org