Policy for the allocation and management of fishing rights in Tuna Pole-Line fishery: 2013. Country/Territory South Africa Document type Miscellaneous Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Marine fishes Fishing authorization Monitoring Allocation/quota Sustainable development Sustainable use Policy/planning Social protection Integrated management Gender and natural resources Rural employment International relations/cooperation Geographical area Africa, Southern Africa Abstract This Policy issued by the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, sets out objectives, criteria and, considerations that will guide the evaluation and allocation of fishing rights in the Tuna Pole-Line fishery, i.e. fishing activities that use pole, rod and reel and trolling (not the large pelagic fishery which utilises longline gear to catch tuna and swordfish). It will guide the authority delegated by the Minister in taking decisions on applications in this fishery. The Policy sets ou Full text English Website www.gov.za