Sea Fisheries (Licensing) Regulations. Country/Territory Nigeria Document type Regulation Date 1992 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Crustaceans Fishing vessel Registration Fishing gear/fishing method Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Aquatic animals Authorization/permit Geographical area Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa Abstract These Regulations, made under section 13 of the Sea Fisheries Act, implement provisions of the Act with respect to the licensing of fishing vessels. They also require every vessel intended for fishing to be registered with the Federal Ministry of Transport and require vessels first to be licensed before they are transferred. Specific requirements are set out for fishing vessels engaged in shrimp trawling. Full text English Website www.placng.org References - Legislation Implements Sea Fisheries Act, 1992. Legislation | Nigeria | 1992 (2013) Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Sea Fisheries (Licensing) Regulations, 1971. Legislation | Nigeria | 1971 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX