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Table A: -Limits of territorial seas, fishing zones and exclusive economic zones-
| STATE | TERRITORIAL SEA | FISHING ZONE | ECONOMIC ZONE |
| *Haiti | 12 mi (1972) | - | 200 mi (1977) |
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 |
| HAITI | LEGISLATION -Registration fee = 2 000 gourdes -Licence fee = (1) base fee (2) multiplied by gross tonnage of vessel (3) multiplied by variable coefficient according to type of fishing: bottom fish = 1; sardines = 1/2; tuna = 1/3; crustaceans = 2. (Decree of 27 October 1978, art. 17) Note: Basic fee to be G.250 for industrial fishing. (Art. 10) |
LEGISLATION Licences may be issued only where bilateral or multilateral agreements are in force. (Declaration establishing a 200 mile EEZ of 6 April 1977 |
LEGISLATION Local fishing vessel defined as one owned by nationals or by companies incorporated under Haitian laws and registered in Haiti, of which at least 51% of the share capital with voting rights is held by nationals. (Decree of 27 October 1978, art. 64) |
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 |
| HAITI | LEGISLATION -Foreign flag vessels operating in national waters must: - obtain concession contract; - hold permit or licence; - present documents regarding registration, nationality, vessel sanitation, identification of vessel, health of crew. (Art. 17) -Owner must hold fishing permit. (Arts. 19 and 20) -Fishing products to be landed in Haiti first even if destined for export. (Art.24) No vessel weighing over 3 tons may fish within 3 miles of coast. (Art. 34) -Only locals are entitled to fish in territorial waters (12 miles) and internal waters. (Art. 36) -Concessions and permits may only be issued to companies established uncle Haitian law, with headquarters in Haiti, at least 51% of voting capital held by Haitians, and a bank guarantee of 25% of value of investment. (Art. 64) -Vessels authorized to fish in territorial waters may take only authorized species in determined zones, must respect quotas, employ Haitians as trainees on board, and submit to any inspection measures deemed necessary by authorized fisheries officers. (Art. 69) (Decree of 27 October 1978) |
LEGISLATION -Logbooks to be maintained specifying quantities of fish taken, description of species and fishing areas. -Report on catch landed to be made every six months. (Decree of 27 October 1978, art. 69) |
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 |
| HAITI | X | X | X | X | X | X180 |
Table E: -Penalties for unauthorized foreign fishing-
| STATE | FINES | IMPRISONMENT | FORFEITURE |
| HAITI | Up to R. 225 000 000 for offences in EEZ | . NO | Vessel, gear and catch: Court may order. |