Regulations on the Management of the Crew of Fishing Vessels. Country/Territory Taiwan Province of China Document type Regulation Date 1974 (2022) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishing vessel Inland fisheries Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Certification Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Entry into force notes These Regulations enter into force on 4 February 1974. Abstract The purposes of these Regulations is to maintain the orderly operation of fishing vessels and safety of navigation and operation. The Regulations consist of 5 Chapters (35 articles), ie. I. General Principles; II. Qualification, Training, Issuing of Certificate; III. Manning, Accountabilities, and Watch-keeping for Crew Members; IV. Obligations for Crew Members; V. Supplemental Provisions. These Regulations prescribe rules governing the management of crew members of any fishing vessel. The terms mentioned in the Regulations are interpreted in Article 2. All Fishermen shall hold a Fishing Vessel Crew Identification and a Fishing Vessel Officer Certificate shall be held by all crew officers (Art.3). Foreign crew member employed in accordance with the Employment Service Act shall possess a Fishing Vessel Foreign Crew Identification. Any officer shall completely and accurately record information on fishing area, catch data, sea condition, and matters relating to fishery surveys on a daily basis in accordance with relevant laws and regulations (Art 32). The Regulations also provides for assignments and duties of Fisheries Observers. Full text English/Chinese Website coa.gov.tw References - Legislation Implements Fisheries Act. Legislation | Taiwan Province of China | 1929 (2015) Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Bycatch, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Rules for the review and issuance of the fishing vessel crew manual and fishing vessel officer certificate. Legislation | Taiwan Province of China | 1995 (2004) Keyword: Fishing vessel, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Certification Source: FAO, FAOLEX Format of application for foreign crew certificate of fishing vessel and relevant provisions on application for replacement and reissue thereof due to damage or loss. Legislation | Taiwan Province of China | 2001 (2004) Keyword: Fishing vessel, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Certification Source: FAO, FAOLEX