Order No. 362-A/2013 approving the Development Plan for the longline fleet and creating the Portuguese Fisheries Committee to manage and optimize National quota exploitation.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Marine fisheries Allocation/quota Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Marine fishes Special fund Institution

Geographical area

Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe

Entry into force notes

This Order enters into force on the day after its publication.

Abstract

The Order, consisting of 5 articles and 1 Annex, approves the Development Plan for the longline fleet and creates the Portuguese Fisheries Committee to manage and optimize National quota exploitation. It establishes composition, duties and responsibilities of this Committee aiming at: a) developing and implementing objectives and measures to manage fishing activity within the Territorial Sea and EEZ of Portugal; b) Annually assessing, the adequacy of such measures and proposing new management an

Full text

Portuguese

Website

www.dre.pt

References - Legislation

Implements

Decree-Law No. 278/87 establishing the legal framework governing fishing and mariculture activities in Portuguese territorial waters.

Legislation | Portugal | 1987

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Mariculture, Enforcement/compliance, Registration, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX