Ministerial Order No. 130/2023 establishing the closed season for surface shrimp fishing in Maputo Bay. Country/Territory Mozambique Document type Regulation Date 2023 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Boletim Oficial, I Série, No. 221, 17 November 2023. Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Crustaceans Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Protection of species Seasons Business/industry/corporations Aquatic animals Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries Entry into force notes This Ministerial Order enters into force on 15 November 2023 and expires on 31 December 2023. Abstract This Ministerial Order, under Law No. 22/2013, establishes the closed season for surface shrimp fishing throughout Maputo Bay, to the south and west of a line that joins Cabo da Inhaca and Ponta da Macaneta, from 15 November to 31 December 2023. The closed season applies exclusively to the following fishing vessels, fishing gear, fish transport and markets: a) gill net known as “chithamuthamo”; b) Purse-seine and onboard trawl nets (manual and motor); c) bottom gill nets; d) wholesale and retail fish sales establishments; e) vehicles and other means used to transport fish; f) fish processing establishments; g) all fishing vessels used for shrimp fishing. Full text Portuguese Website www.legis-palop.org