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Sea Fisheries Act, 1992.

Country/Territory
Nigeria
Document type
Legislation
Date
1992 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Basic legislation Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Fishing authorization
Geographical area
Africa, Western Africa
Abstract

This Act makes provision for the control, regulation and protection of sea fisheries in the territorial waters of Nigeria. The first part of the Act concerns the licensing of motor fishing boats. No person shall operate or navigate any motor fishing boat for the purpose of fishing or a reefer vessel for the purpose of discharging frozen fish within the territorial waters of Nigeria or its exclusive economic zone, unless that boat or reefer vessel has been dully registered and licensed (sect. 1).

Full text
English
Website
www.placng.org

References - Legislation

Repeals

Sea Fisheries Act (Act No. 30 of 1971).

Legislation | Nigeria | 1971 | Repealed

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Sea Fisheries (Licensing) Regulations.

Legislation | Nigeria | 1992 (2013)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Crustaceans, Fishing vessel, Registration, Fishing gear/fishing method, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fisheries (Fish Inspection and Quality Assurance) Regulations.

Legislation | Nigeria | 1995 (2013)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Landing, Residues, Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Marine fishes, Certification, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Fish products, Treated food, Transport/storage, Inspection, International trade, Processing/handling, Toxicity/poisoning, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fisheries (Fishing) Regulations.

Legislation | Nigeria | 1992 (2013)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, International trade, Internal trade, Mesh, Continental shelf, Landing, Bycatch, Crustaceans, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Protected fishing area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX