Regulations relating to Licensing of Foreign Flag Vessels for the Purpose of Harvesting Namibia’s Share of Marine Resources (No. 147 of 2006).

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Foreign fishing Fishing authorization Data collection/reporting Monitoring Offences/penalties

Geographical area

Africa, Southern Africa

Abstract

These Regulations to make provision, in addition and implementation of provisions of the Marine Resources Act, 2000, for the control of access to foreign fishing vessels to Namibian waters for purposes of harvesting Namibia’s share of marine resources. 3. (1) A person - (a) who holds a right under section 33 of the Act; or (b) who is nominated under section 35(2) of the Act, and who intends to use a foreign flag vessel to harvest Namibia’s share of marine resources, must apply to the Permanent S

Full text

English

Website

www.lac.org.na

References - Legislation

Implements

Marine Resources Act, 2000 (Act 27 of 2000).

Legislation | Namibia | 2001

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Institution, Total allowable catch, Allocation/quota, Registration, Special fund, Tax/levy, Foreign fishing, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Navigation, Liability/compensation, Management/conservation, Marine area, Marine fishes, Marine mammals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX