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Regulations to Reduce Incidental By-Catch of Seabirds in the Hake Demersal Longline Vessels (No. 270 of 2015).

Country/Territory
Namibia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2015 (2016)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Equipment Bycatch Offences/penalties Fishery management and conservation Protection of species Birds
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

These Regulations lay down requirements and restrictions relating to the use of fishing gear so as to protect seabirds from fisheries activities. They require the deployment of bird scaring lines by Hake Demersal Longline Vessels. A person may not engage a longline vessel in fishing operations without the deployment of at least one bird scaring line on each line set during fishing operations at all times. The line shall be in accordance with specifications set out by these Regulations.

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, Marine protected areas, Authorization/permit, Navigation, Liability/compensation, Management/conservation, Marine area, Marine fishes, Marine mammals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX