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Table A: -Limits of territorial seas, fishing zones and exclusive economic zones-
| STATE | TERRITORIAL SEA | FISHING ZONE | ECONOMIC ZONE |
| Ecuador | 200 mi (1966) | - | - |
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 |
| ECUADOR | LEGISLATION -Registration fee (valid one year) = US$ 2 000 -Permit fee (valid one trip or 50 days independent of origin of vessel) = US$ 160 per n.r.t. -Vessels over n.r.t. prohibited. (Decree No. 477 of 8 August 1980 on tuna fishing licensing) |
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 |
| ECUADOR | LEGISLATION -Fishing permits may be issued only to foreign flag vessels of 600 NRT or less. -Issuing of permits to be suspended when volume of catch threatens local operations or reaches annual maximum catch. -60 mile coastal zone reserved for local fishing, except for vessels operating under charter or joint venture with local companies. (Decree No. 477 of 8 August 1980 on tuna fishing licensing) -Registration valid until 31 December each year. -Permits valid for one voyage; transhipments are deemed to terminate voyage. -Transhipments and fishing areas are to be controlled. -Permits may be obtained from Directorate General of Fisheries or through Consulates abroad. Permits may also be obtained via radio message to accredited agent or representative in Ecuador at least 12 hours prior to entry into Ecuadorian waters; agent must pay fees and show required documents. -Observers to be permitted on board and given necessary information. -Transhipments only in designated ports in accordance with specified conditions. (Regulations implementing the Act on Fisheries and Fisheries Development, Decree No. 759 of 1974, as amended by Decree No. 1312 of 12 November 1982) -Foreign fishermen must appoint local agent. (Source: NMFS/IFR/81/69) |
LEGISLATION -Detailed report of catch to be made, specifying quantities, species, and locations. Controls over transit by unlicensed fishing vessels: -Vessels wishing to pass through waters of 200 mile Ecuadorian zone must, via Naval Radio Station, inform General Directorate of Merchant Marine of the following: -Intention of undertake innocent passage at least 12 hours in advance. -Position of vessel prior to entering Ecuadorian waters. -Date, hour and position of entry. -Route to be followed, speed of passage, and estimated day and time of exit from Ecuadorian waters. -Whether or not fish are being carried; if so, weight and species of fish in hold. -Vessel may not be authorized to carry out any other activity. -Vessel must report at least 24 hours prior to departure from Ecuadorian waters and may be subject to inspection at any time while in Ecuadorian waters. (Regulations implementing the Act on Fisheries and Fisheries Development. Decree No. 759 of 1974, as amended by Decree No. 1312 of 12 November 1982) |
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 |
| ECUADOR | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Table E: -Penalties for unauthorized foreign fishing-
| STATE | FINES | IMPRISONMENT | FORFEITURE |
| ECUADOR | Two times the cost of permit; fine doubled on second offence | NO | Catch forfeited. |