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Table A: -Limits of territorial seas, fishing zones and exclusive economic zones-
| STATE | TERRITORIAL SEA | FISHING ZONE | ECONOMIC ZONE |
| *Japan | 12 mi (1977) | 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 |
| JAPAN | LEGISLATION Fees are prescribed by the Cabinet. (Law on Provisional Measures relating to the Fishing Zone Law No. 31 of 2 May 1977, art. 8) Bilateral fishery agreement between Japan and Russian Federation of 1984 renewed in 1995 Reciprocal non-fee quotas will remain at 100 000Mt. for both Countries; the Japanese fee-based quota was set at 18 000t. for which Japan will pay Russia $7.2 million. (Source: GLOBEFISH Databank, May 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 |
| JAPAN |
LEGISLATION -Allowable catch by foreign fishing vessels is limited on basis of resource trends, supported by appropriate scientific evidence, overall catch limits, and on the current local and foreign fishing situation. -Legislation excludes highly migratory species from the exclusive management authority of Japan but includes anadromous species spawning in national waters through their migratory range. -Vessel to bear identification marks. -Permit to be kept on board vessel. (Law on Provisional Measures relating to the Fishing Zone, 1977) AGREEMENTS Framework Agreement between Japan and the Republic of Korea of 22 June 1965 regarding reciprocal fishing, In force until notice is given -Allocations are not fixed. -Main points of Agreement are: establishment of 12 mile exclusive fishing zone, of a jointly-regulated fishing zone, and of a joint fisheries committee serving as advisory body for questions of joint regulation. Framework Agreement between Japan and China of 15 August 1975 regarding reciprocal fishing, in force until notice is given -Allocations are not fixed. -Main points are: limitation set on vessel power, fishing areas defined, measures relating to safety operations, and establishment of a joint Japanese-Chinese Fisheries Committee to assess implementation of the Agreement and recommend Regulations. Agreement between Japan and former USSR of 7 December 1984, renewed in 1995 Reciprocal non-fee quotas will remain at 100 000 m.t. for both countries; the Japanese fee-based quota was set at 18 000 t. for which Japan will pay former USSR $7.2 million. (Source: GLOBEFISH Databank, May 1995) |
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 |
| JAPAN | X | X | X |
Table E: -Penalties for unauthorized foreign fishing-
| STATE | FINES | IMPRISONMENT | FORFEITURE |
| JAPAN | Y 10 000 000 | NO | Vessel, gear and catch: Court may order. |