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Table A: -Limits of territorial seas, fishing zones and exclusive economic zones-
| STATE | TERRITORIAL SEA | FISHING ZONE | ECONOMIC ZONE |
| *Poland | 12 mi (1991) | - | Defined by international treaties (1991) |
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 |
| POLAND | LEGISLATION Fees determined by the Minister of Marine. (Sea Fishing Act, 21 May 1963, sect. 7) Licence may be issued after payment of fee as defined in special provisions unless stated differently by an international agreement in force. (Sect. 6, pare. 2) (Order of 22 December 1977. as amended 1979, on rules and conditions of fishing by foreign fishing vessels in the Polish marine fishing zone) AGREEMENTS |
LEGISLATION -Foreign fishing vessels shall not fish in Polish territorial waters unless otherwise stipulated in an international agreement entered into by Poland. (Sea Fishing Act, 1963, sect. 5) -Within the Polish marine fishing zone, foreign fishing vessels fish if a valid international agreement between Poland and the State of nationality of vessels provides for such possibility. (Order of 22 December 1977, as amended 1979, sect. 2. paragraph 1) |
LEGISLATION Polish vessel is defined as a vessel which is owned by a body corporate with its headquarters in Poland; or by the State Treasury; or by a Polish citizen resident in Poland; or at least 50% owned by natural or juridical persons mentioned above, provided that its operator has Polish residence and head office or branch office is in Poland. (Maritime Code Act, 1961, art. 59) |
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 |
| POLAND | LEGISLATION The Minister may determine: -partial or total prohibition against fishing of certain species of fish; -fishing seasons and minimum dimensions; -fishing quotas; -prohibited areas and restrictions regarding fishing methods and gear, (sect. 24) -identification marks to be borne by vessel. (Sect. 16) (Sea Fishing Act of 21 May 1963) -Fishing only authorized for certain species (cod, herring and sprat); (Sect. 2, subsect. 2) -no fishing with mother or auxiliary vessels; (sect. 3) -Polish authorities to determine the total allowable catch and the period of stay in fishing zone; (sect. 4) -identification marks to be displayed; (sect. 5, subsect. 2) -licence must be held on board; (sect. 6, subsect. 1) -no licence for vessels whose length exceeds 30 meters unless special authorization; (sect. 6, subsect. 3) -licence conditions include: nationality, type, name, registration number and home port, power of engine in HP, overall length, gross tonnage and top speed of vessel, name and address of an operator, name and surname of a master, as well as number of crew, expected period and area of operation, expected number of fishing days, species (cod, herring, sprat, and others), method of fishing and fishing gear; (sect. 6, subsect. 4) -restrictions on gear, minimum mesh sizes: 18 m.m. for sprat, 90 m.m. for cod; (sect. 8, subsect. 2) -Vessel to be submitted for inspection. (Sect. 12, subsect. 1) (Order of 22 December 1977, as amended 1979 on rules and conditions of fishing by foreign fishing vessels in the Polish marine fishing zone) -Minimum sizes for species of fish to be caught; (sect. 2, subsect. 1) -Fishing periods to be set; (sect. 3, subsect. 1) -Permanent closed areas; (sect. 10) -Minimum mesh sizes; (sect. 5, subsect. 1) -Trawling prohibited within 3 mile limit from coast. (Sect. 12, subsect. 1) (Order of 20 July 1985, as amended 1986 on the conservation of marine fishery) |
LEGISLATION -Logbook to be maintained on board and to record duration of fishing, area of fishing with geographic coordinates, type, number and method of gear used, number and time of each haul with hours of beginning and end, type of net material and minimum mesh and quantity of catch by haul. (Sect. 5, subsect. 1) -Reports to be made by radio call to Polish coast station on entry to and exit from the fishing zone. (Sect. 7, subsect. 1) -Daily report by radio about fishing area, type of gear used, and fish caught. (Sect. 7, subsect. 2) (Order of 22 December 1977, as amended 1979 on rules and conditions of fishing by foreign fishing vessels in the Polish marine fishing zone) |
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 |
| POLAND | X | X | X | X | XD | XD | XO | X | X |
Table E: -Penalties for unauthorized foreign fishing-
| STATE | FINES | IMPRISONMENT | FORFEITURE |
| POLAND | Zloty 25 000 to 1 000 000 | Up to 2 years | Vessel, gear and catch: Court may order. |