Offshore Fisheries Management Decree 2012 (No. 78 of 2012). Country/Territory Fiji Document type Regulation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government of Fiji Gazette, No. 145 of 11 December 2012. Long titleA Decree to make provision for the management, development and sustainable use of fisheries and living marine resources of the Republic of Fiji and for related matters. Subject Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Institution Policy/planning Foreign fishing Fishing gear/fishing method Allocation/quota Transshipment High seas Fishing vessel Registration Inspection Monitoring Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Artisanal fishing Authorization/permit Management/conservation Marine mammals Aquatic animals Hunting authorization/permit Hunting/capture Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific Abstract This Decree aims at conservation, management and development Fiji fisheries to ensure long term sustainable use for the benefit of the people of Fiji. It concerns all fishing and related activities and applies to citizens of Fiji and foreigners, including foreign vessels in and in relation to Fiji fisheries waters and in any other waters for purposes of hot pursuit or as required by this Decree for conservation and management measures, or permitted by international agreement. Full text English Website www.paclii.org References - Legislation Amends Marine Spaces Act (Chapter 158 A). Legislation | Fiji | 1977 (1987) Keyword: Foreign fishing, Marine fisheries, Total allowable catch, Allocation/quota, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing vessel, Fishery management and conservation, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone, Territorial sea, Continental shelf, Sovereignty Source: FAO, FAOLEX Fisheries Act (Chapter 158). Legislation | Fiji | 1942 (1991) Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Enforcement/compliance, Foreign fishing, Registration, Traditional rights/customary rights, Seasons, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishing vessel, Marking/identification, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Fisheries Regulations (Chapter 158, Section 9). Legislation | Fiji | 1965 (1991) Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Protected fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Size, Registration, Fishing vessel, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Artisanal fishing, Traditional rights/customary rights, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Marine Spaces (Foreign Fishing Vessels) Regulations (Chapter 158 A, section 20). Legislation | Fiji | 1979 (1985) Keyword: Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Policy/planning, Allocation/quota, Data collection/reporting, Migratory species, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Offshore Fisheries Management Regulations 2014 (L.N. No. 18 of 2014). Legislation | Fiji | 2014 Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Agricultural development, Foreign fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing authorization, Transshipment, Fishing vessel, Registration, Seasons, International trade, Monitoring, Fish products, Certification, Inspection, Landing, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Offshore Fisheries Management (Amendment) Decree 2014 (No. 4 of 2014). Legislation | Fiji | 2014 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Fishing vessel, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX