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National Policy for the Management of Vanuatu Tuna Fisheries.

Country/Territory
Vanuatu
Document type
Miscellaneous
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Revised Tuna Fishery Management Plan.
Subject
Food & nutrition, Fisheries
Keyword
Access right Aquaculture Certification Cooperative/producer organization Data collection/reporting Cartilaginous fishes Fish products Fishery management and conservation Fishing area Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel Foreign fishing Processing/handling Institution Internal trade International trade Marine fisheries Smallholders/peasants Policy/planning Protection of species Research Sustainable use Territorial sea Food quality control/food safety Food security
Geographical area
ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, Least Developed Countries, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
Revised Tuna Fishery Management Plan shall enter into force on the 29th day of August 2014.
Abstract

This Plan shall apply to all highly migratory tuna and tuna-like species, and all other non-target, associated or dependent species taken in the course of fishing; fishing activities and methods; product development from tuna and other marine species; related activities; and areas covered for licensing and for management of flagged vessels. The main objectives of this Plan are: (I) sustainable use and management of tuna resources in Vanuatu waters; (II) long-term economic and social benefits to the people of Vanuatu through maximized harvest of tuna resources; (III) contribution to food security; and (IV) compliance with regional and international responsibilities under various tuna related treaties, conventions and agreements of which Vanuatu is a member or cooperating non-member. Benefits arising from tuna fisheries will be distributed equitably among the people of Vanuatu in rural and urban areas. A data and research system will be developed to gather the information necessary to monitor and manage Vanuatu tuna fishing and fisheries. Moreover, a national fisheries information system will be established to provide all necessary tools and procedures for managing all Vanuatu licensed and/or flagged vessels fishing for tuna. The cooperation between all relevant national institutions will be strengthened for the effective management of tuna fisheries, such as an active Fisheries Management Advisory Council which is established pursuant to Part 3 Section 9 of the Fisheries Act of 2014. In order to develop a sustainable local tuna fishing industry, the Government shall take measures, including financial support to fishermen associations; support to rural fisheries markets; implementation of policies and legislation to facilitate fish processing, value-adding and exports in compliance with best practices and quality standards acceptable to potential markets; financial support for domestic tuna fishery development; and construction of small-scale surface longline fishing vessel.

Full text
English
Website
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References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Act (No. 10 of 2014).

Legislation | Vanuatu | 2014

Keyword: Framework law, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Policy/planning, Foreign fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing authorization, Access right, Fishing area, Fishing vessel, Landing, Inspection, Migratory species, Monitoring, Non-commercial fishing, Registration, Royalties/fees, Transshipment, High seas, Sustainable use, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Cartilaginous fishes, Authorization/permit, Food quality control/food safety, Institution, Fish products, International trade, Certification, Codex Alimentarius, Processing/handling, Packaging/labelling, Standards, Transport/storage, Consumer protection, Protected area, Marine protected areas, Marine mammals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX