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Order no. 614, dated 3.12.2021 on the implementation of resolution of the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean GFCM/44/2021/6, for some changes in the resolution no. GFCM/41/2017/6, for the application of IMO number.

Country/Territory
Albania
Document type
Regulation
Date
2021
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Inspection Monitoring Enforcement/compliance Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Marine fisheries Fishing vessel Foreign fishing
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This text entered into force after its publication in the Official Gazette (published on 14 December 2021).
Abstract

This Order determines that the equipment with IMO number (unique ship identification number), of all Albanian fishing vessels with a length equal to or greater than 15 m, has to be installed by 31 January 2022. Vessels that have not been equipped with an IMO number within the above-mentioned deadline are prohibited from fishing outside the territorial waters of the Republic of Albania. The application is free and is made on the IMO or through the General Maritime Directorate. All vessels that in their fishing permit are authorized to carry out fishing activities outside the territorial waters of the Republic of Albania and that are not equipped with IMO numbers, must submit the request to the Fisheries Inspectorate.

Full text
Albanian
Website
qbz.gov.al

References - Legislation

Implements

Law on Fisheries No. 64/2012.

Legislation | Albania | 2012 (2020)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Community management, Data collection/reporting, Fish products, Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Harbour, Inspection, Aquaculture, Internal trade, Monitoring, Policy/planning, Seasons, Marine mammals, Cartilaginous fishes, Coral, Bycatch, Foreign fishing, Enforcement/compliance, Artisanal fishing, Gender, Cooperative/producer organization, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 9093, dated 3 May 2003 on the ratification of "The Agreement on the creation of the General fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean".

Legislation | Albania | 2003

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, International relations/cooperation, International organization

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Order No. 499 of 10.9.2019 implementing the Resolution of the Fisheries General Commission on the Mediterranean No. GFCM/41/2017/6, on the application of IMO Number.

Legislation | Albania | 2019

Keyword: Inspection, Monitoring, Enforcement/compliance, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX