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Table A: -Limits of territorial seas, fishing zones and exclusive economic zones-
| STATE | TERRITORIAL SEA | FISHING ZONE | ECONOMIC ZONE |
| **Antigua and Barbuda | 12 mi (1982) | 200 mi (1982) | 200 mi (1982) |
Table B: -Licence fees, bilateral agreement or joint venture requirements and nationality criteria-
| STATE | Licence fees, royalties and others local currency | Requirements concerning bilateral framework agreements or joint venture participation | Nationality criteria for fishing vessels |
| ANTIGUA & BARBUDA |
LEGISLATION Licence fee payable by foreign fishing vessel shall be determined by the Minister, on advise of the Committee. (Fisheries Regulations of 1990, S.I. 1990 No. 10) |
LEGISLATION -No foreign fishing vessel licence is to be issued unless an access agreement with the flag state or association representing vessel owners is in force. Flag state includes regional organization with delegated power to make agreements. -Requirement does not apply to licences issued for test fishing operations or locally-based fishing operations. (Fisheries Act No. 14 of 1983, sect. 8) |
LEGISLATION Local fishing vessel is defined as any fishing vessel (a) wholly owned by the Government of Antigua & Barbuda or any public corporation established by or under any law; or (b) wholly owned by one or more persons who are citizens of Antigua & Barbuda; or (c) wholly owned by any company, society or other association of persons incorporated or established in Antigua & Barbuda of which at least 51% of the voting shares are held by citizens. Locally-based foreign fishing vessel defined as one based in Antigua & Barbuda which lands all its catch there. (Fisheries Act No. 14, 1983, sect. 2) |
Table C: -Coastal State requirements for foreign fishing-
| STATE | Foreign
fishing vessel licence conditions (other than reporting requirements) including observers, bonds, etc. |
Logbook, and reporting requirements foreign fishing |
| ANTIGUA & BARBUDA |
LEGISLATION -Access agreements to include provision establishing responsibility of foreign country or association for taking necessary measures to ensure compliance by its vessels with agreement and fishing laws. (Sect. 7(3)) (Fisheries Act No. 14 of 1983) -Licence application for foreign fishing vessels shall be in a prescribed form and addressed to the Minister. (Sect. 5) -Licence issued in prescribed form after payment of related fees. (Sects. 6 and 7) -No foreign fishing licence shall be issued unless the applicant produces a certificate of vessel registration in the Regional Register of OECS, attesting of good standing of the vessel. (Sect. 8) -Licence includes general conditions, such as: (a) obligation to fish within the limits set in the licence; (b) changes of information to be notified to Chief Fisheries Officer; (c) no transhipment without written permission of Chief Fisheries Officer, (d) compliance with directions from authorized officer; (e) prevention from damage to local fishing operations. (Sect. 9(1)) -Foreign vessel with an overall length 2 60 feet shall: fly the flag of its own State; clearly display vessel identification markings and name; master shall allow any designated observer on board and provide him with all facilities to perform his duty. (Sect. 9(2)(a-h)) -Vessels under 60 feet shall display identification marking and maintain record of catches. (Sect. 9(3)) -Specifications for identification markings of foreign fishing vessel such as international radio call sign, location and size of markings determined. (Schedule IX) -Local representative acting on the behalf of the master, the owner or the charterer shall be appointed (Sect. 10) -Fishing gear shall be stowed in such a manner that it is readily available for fishing, when vessel outside licence conditions. (Sect. 11) -Fishing of lobsters, turtles, conches confined within restrictive conditions of size, weight, seasons and methods of fishing. (Sects. 20, 21 and 22) -Minimum size for seine nets = 1.1/2 inches stretched; for mesh wire covering trap or fish pot = 1.1/2 inches in diameter. (Sect. 26) (Fisheries Regulations of 1990, S.I. 1990 No. 10) |
LEGISLATION -Master of the vessel shall cause, in a prescribed form, and maintain on daily basis, a logbook, to be submitted at specified times to the relevant authority. -Master shall cause reports specifying: international radio call sign; vessel position while reporting; total catch by species on board at the time of reporting: other information related to fishing operations. -Any record, logbook or notification required shall be maintained in English or other language determined by the Minister. (Sect. 9) (Fisheries Regulations of 1990, S.I. 1990 No. 10) |
Table D: -Compliance control and reporting conditions-
- For key to alphabetical code see page preceding this table.
- Numbers represent periodicity of reports(in days / hours) or deadlines For submission of reports; W = weekly; D = daily; M = monthly; R = on request .
% = Reports must be made every 3 days for vessels from Norway, Sweden and Faroes when fishing for herring, weekly when fishing for other species .
O = Logbook to be filled out(radio report to be made) after every fishing operation .
* = Country is a part to the South Pacific FFA arrangement which stipulates that licences will not be issued to foreign fishing vessels unless those vessels are listed in good standing on the FFA - maintained regional register of fishing vessels .
COMPLIANCE CONTROL AND OTHER CONDITIONS
A . Vessel to bear specified identification markings
B . Licence / permit to be carried on board
C . Vessel to board observers as required
D . Vessel to submit fishing plan
E . Vessel to put in for port inspections on entry / departure from zone
F . Vessel to carry specified position fixing equipment / transponders
G . Vessel owners to appoint local legal agents
H . Flag state to appoint national representative
I . Vessel to post performance bond / guarantee / deposit
J . Vessel to carry interpreters
K . Vessel to Seek prior authorization for transhipments
L . Vessel to stow gear while in area where not authorized to fish
M . Requirements concerning local landing / processing of catch
N . Requirements concerning protection of local fisheries / gear
O . Requirements concerning employment / training of coastal state nationals in crew
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
P . Reporting on or prior to entry into the zone
Q . Reporting on or prior to departure from the zone
R . Reporting on commencement or cessation of fishing operations
S . Reporting on or prior to entry into coastal state ports
T . Timely reporting on position
U . Timely reporting on catch and effort
V . Maintenance of fishing logs .
W . Submission of logbooks / catch reports : - on request / as required / at specified intervals
X . Submission of logbooks / catch reports : - on entry into port
Y . Submission of logbooks / catch reports : - on / after completion of voyage / end of permit
Z . Controls over transitting of zone by unlicensed foreign fishing vessels
| COASTAL COUNTRIES | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z |
| ANTIGUA & BARBUDA | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | XW | XW | XD | XR | X |
Table E: -Penalties for unauthorized foreign fishing-
| STATE | FINES | IMPRISONMENT | FORFEITURE |
| ANTIGUA & BARBUDA | For prohibited gear: $ 5 000 payable by each master owner and charterer. For breach of licence conditions: up to $ 500 000 (on summary conviction) | 6 months for prohibited gear (instead of fines) | Vessel and gear:
Court may order on conviction. Catch: Court shall order. |