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National Fishing Vessel Regulations (L.N. No. 39/1998).

Country/Territory
Eritrea
Document type
Regulation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Gazette of Eritrean Laws, Vol. 8, No. 4, pp. 49-55.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden
Entry into force notes
These Regulations shall come into force on 25 May, 1998.
Abstract

These Regulations make provision for the granting of national and fishing to fishing vessels, lay down some rules relative to operations of those vessels in Eritrean waters, and prescribe offences and penalties. Vessels that are not motorized or motorized but not exceeding four meters of overall length and vessels used exclusively for recreation fishing shall not be required to operate under a license (art. 3). Applications for a national fishing vessel license shall be made to the Head of Department of the Ministry of Fisheries (art. 4). Article 6 makes provision with respect to fees. Article 7 specifies general conditions that apply to vessels operating under a national fishing vessel license. No spear guns shall be used (art. 10). Marine turtles are declared to be protected species under article 11. (14 articles completed by 2 Schedules: (form of) application for a national fishing vessel license (I; (form of) national fishing vessel license)

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References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Proclamation (No. 104/1998).

Legislation | Eritrea | 1998

Keyword: Basic legislation, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Aquaculture, Foreign fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Policy/planning, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX