Ministerial Order No. 275/2011 establishing a prohibited season for artisanal shrimp trawl fishing. Country/Territory Mozambique Document type Regulation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Boletim da República, I Série, Suplemento, No. 48 Subject Fisheries Keyword Offences/penalties Inspection Crustaceans Seasons Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Artisanal fishing Aquatic animals Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries Entry into force notes This Ministerial Order enters into force on 16 December 2011. Abstract This Ministerial Order establishes a prohibited season for artisanal shrimp trawl fishing from 1 to 31 January 2012, and defines the geographical coordinates within the coastal areas of Banco de Sofala, prohibiting management and processing of the above mentioned shrimp according to Law on Fisheries No. 3/90, and the General Regulation on Marine Fisheries. Between the parallels 16.º South and 19.º 47’ South, and between the coordinates from the coast to 19.º47’ South and 35.º 00’ East. point 21.º 00’ South and 35.º 11’. Full text Portuguese Website www.legis-palop.org References - Legislation Implements Act No. 3/90 approving the Fisheries Act. Legislation | Mozambique | 1990 Keyword: Basic legislation, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Artisanal fishing, Aquaculture, Fishing vessel, Registration, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 43/2003 on Marine Fisheries’ Regulation (REPMAR). Legislation | Mozambique | 2003 Keyword: Total allowable catch, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Inspection, Marine fisheries, Molluscs, Non-commercial fishing, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning, Protected fishing area, Size, Standards, Allocation/quota, Marking/identification, Protection of species, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX