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Table A: -Limits of territorial seas, fishing zones and exclusive economic zones-
| STATE | TERRITORIAL SEA | FISHING ZONE | ECONOMIC ZONE |
| **Dominica | 12 mi (1981) | 200 mi (1981) | 200 mi (1981) |
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 |
| DOMINICA |
LEGISLATION Fees determined by the Minister and payable for every fishing licence. (Fisheries Act, 1987. sect. 14) AGREEMENTS |
LEGISLATION No foreign fishing licence shall be issued to any foreign fishing vessel unless there is in force an agreement (to which the Government of Dominica is a party) with the Government of the flag state of the vessel or with an association of which the owner or charterer is a member. (Fisheries Act, 1987, sect. 8(5)) |
LEGISLATION Local fishing vessel defined as any fishing vessel: (a) wholly owned by the Government or by any public corporation established by or under any law; or (b) wholly owned by one or more persons who are citizens of Dominica, or (c) wholly owned by any company, society, or other association of persons incorporated or established under the laws of Dominica of which at least 51% of the voting shares are held by citizens of Dominica. (Fisheries Act, 1987, sect. 2) Note: Regulations under the Act are being finalized (Source: Ministry of Agriculture, 13 March 1995) |
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 |
| DOMINICA | LEGISLATION -Application for a foreign fishing licence shall be made in the prescribed form to the Minister or to a competent regional organization authorized to issue fishing licences. (Sect. 8) -Licence valid for period of not more than 12 months. -Licence not transferable. -Licence may be cancelled or suspended when necessary for proper management of a particular fishery. (Sects. 12 and 15) -Conditions of fishing licences include: - General conditions to be prescribed. - Additional general conditions (e.g., open and closed seasons, prohibited fishing areas, minimum mesh sizes and minimum species sizes). - Special conditions may be prescribed for the proper management of fisheries. (Sect. 13) (Fisheries Act, 1987) Note: Regulations under the Act are being finalized (Source: Ministry of Agriculture, 13 March 1995) AGREEMENTS Fisheries Agreement between Dominica and EEC of 1993, valid for 3 years, renewable -Licences granted to Community vessels registered in French departments of Guadeloupe and Martinique, having less than 30 feet in length and authorized to operate in Dominican fishing zone. -Number of licences granted for fishing beyond the 12 mile zone: 100 for fishing of pelagic and demersal species from 1 January until 31 December, 50 for pelagic species from 1 January until 30 June; 20 for demersal species from 1 July until 31 December. -Number of licences granted for fishing within 6-12 mile zone: 30 for fishing of pelagic species 3 months the year. (Council Regulation (EEC) No. 3329/93 of 29 November 1993) |
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 |
| DOMINICA | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Table E: -Penalties for unauthorized foreign fishing-
| STATE | FINES | IMPRISONMENT | FORFEITURE |
| DOMINICA | Up to $ 500 000 | 5 years in default of payment of fine. | Vessel, gear and catch: Court may order, Minister may direct disposal of vessel. |