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Policy on the Allocation and Management of Commercial Fishing Rights in the Patagonian Toothfish Fishery: 2015 (No. 1133 of 2015).

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Regulation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette No. 39417, 16 November 2015.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Marine fishes Fishing authorization Monitoring Total allowable catch Sustainable development Sustainable use Policy/planning Landing Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

This Policy sets out objectives, criteria and considerations that will guide the designated authority the allocation, evaluation, and management of fishing rights in the Patagonian Toothfish Fishery. The objectives and principles of allocating fishing rights in the Fishery are set out in section 2 of the Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 (MLRA). Only persons issued with permits in terms of the MLRA may harvest, transport catch from a landing site to the permitted Fish Processing Establishment (FPE) and export Patagonian Toothfish catch and products thereof. Matters dealt with in this Policy include: granting of fishing rights (only South African persons); duration of right; Total Allowable Catch (TAC) or Total Applied Effort (TAE); transfer of rights allocated in terms of this policy; multi-sector involvement; participation in the fishing industry of Historically Disadvantaged Individuals; criteria for applicants; evaluation of historical fishing performance of applicants who have held fishing rights in the Patagonian Toothfish fishery; ecosystem approach to fisheries; observer programme; local economic development. In order to promote local economic development, the Delegated Authority will give preference to applicants who will land catches at harbours situated outside of metropolitan areas, and process catches at land-based processing establishments outside of metropolitan areas

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.za

References - Legislation

Implements

Marine Living Resources Act (No. 18 of 1998).

Legislation | South Africa | 1998

Keyword: Marine pollution, Marine protected areas, Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Authorization/permit, Institution, Fishing area, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing gear/fishing method, Foreign fishing, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Access right, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, High seas, Integrated management, Precautionary principle, Fishery management and conservation, Marine area, Protected area, Marine mammals, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX