Order of the Government of Maharashtra regulating the use of fishing gear in specified areas (No. Matsyavi 1097/13365/CR-200/ADF-14). Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision Maharashtra Document type Regulation Date 1997 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel Territorial sea Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract This Order prohibits the use of trawl gear having less than 35 mm mesh operated by mechanized fishing vessels within the territorial waters of Greater Mumbai, Thane, Raigad and Sindhudurg Districts, and prohibits the use of trawl gear having less than 25 mm mesh within the territorial waters of Ratnagiri District. Full text English Website indianlegal.icsf.net References - Legislation Implements Maharashtra Marine Fishing Regulation Act, 1981 (Act No. LIV of 1981). Legislation | India | 1981 (2012) Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Registration, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Basic legislation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX