Regulations on the Minimum Standards for the Citizens of Sri Lanka engaged in Fishing Operations in Foreign Flagged Fishing Vessels. Country/Territory Sri Lanka Document type Regulation Date 2019 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishery management and conservation Foreign fishing High seas Marine fisheries Sustainable development Sustainable use Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract These Regulations are made by the Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development and Rural Economy under Section 61(1)(t) of the Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act, No. 2 of 1996, for the purpose of implementing, conservation and management measures adopted by the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission. Full text English Website documents.gov.lk References - Legislation Implements Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act 1996, No. 2 of 1996. Legislation | Sri Lanka | 1996 (2016) Keyword: Framework law, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Institution, Fishing vessel, Registration, Foreign fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Aquaculture, Dispute settlement, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amends Minimum Standards for the Citizens of Sri Lanka engaged in Fishing Operations in Foreign Flagged Fishing Vessels Regulations of 2015. Legislation | Sri Lanka | 2015 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, High seas, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX