Regulation on Fishermen Refuges.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Concession Harbour Landing Fishery management and conservation

Geographical area

Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia

Entry into force notes

This Regulation enters into force on the date of publication.

Abstract

This Regulation has been prepared to specify the principles for; selecting the locations of fishermen refuges; leasing and management principles and procedures; procedures and measures that should be implemented by operators; fees to be paid by vessels and payment procedures; procedures on repair and maintenance in refuges; and principles for erecting superstructure. The fishermen refuges will be leased out by the Ministry of Finance, for a period not less than ten years and not more than twenty five years, through bargaining procedures, preferably to Fishery Cooperatives or Cooperative Unions that are established in and whose members are inhabitants of that location, and who are engaged exclusively with fishery activities for minimum of six months, and who would apply for leasing within the 30-days notification period, after having positive considerations of the Ministry and the Ministry of Transportation. Fishermen refuges are classified according to the services provided, vessel capacity, and their size.

Full text

English/Turkish

Website

www.bsgm.gov.tr

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Law No. 1380.

Legislation | Türkiye | 1971 (2019)

Keyword: Framework law, Marine fisheries, Aquaculture, Inland fisheries, Fishing area, Marine pollution, Fishing gear/fishing method, International trade, Cooperative/producer organization, Inspection, Navigation, Seasons, Data collection/reporting, Waterworks, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Artisanal fishing, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX