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Table A: -Limits of territorial seas, fishing zones and exclusive economic zones-
| STATE | TERRITORIAL SEA | FISHING ZONE | ECONOMIC ZONE |
| *Qatar | 12 mi (1992) | - | Up to median line with neighbouring States, or international agreement (1974) |
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 |
| QATAR | LEGISLATION Minister to issue regulations prescribing fees for fishing licences. (Law No. 4 of 1983 on Exploitation and Conservation of Living Aquatic Resources in Qatar, art. 5) -Fishing boat licence = Rs. 100 for initial licence and Rs. 10 for its renewal (licence valid 1 year). -Fisherman's licence (including master and crew) - Rs. 10 (licence valid 3 years). (Art. 15) -Qatar fishery companies and institutions operating in Qatar fishing zones may not use foreign-owned boats unless permitted by competent authority with power to levy appropriate tolls on use. (Art. 38) -Transfer of fishing licence = Rs. 50 (Art. 15) (Executive Regulations of Law No. 4 on the Exploitation and Conservation of Living Aquatic Resources in the State of Qatar) |
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 |
| QATAR | LEGISLATION -Minister to issue regulations prescribing terms and conditions of licences. (Art. 5) -Licence for foreign fishing operations to indicate duration of licence, locations and fishing, seasons, species and quantities of living aquatic resources to be caught, fishing techniques and gear that must be employed. (Art. 14) -Foreign vessels entering harbour not to sell fish without fist obtaining required licence. (Art. 25) (Law No. 4 of 1983 re: Exploitation and Conservation of Living Aquatic Resources in Qatar) -Vessel licences valid 1 year and renewable. (Art. 9) -Name and number of vessel to be clearly displayed on vessel and same name and number clearly written in Arabic on both sides of vessel. -Vessel to have navigational lights during night fishing in addition to necessary safety and salvage equipment. (Art. 11) -Conservation measures prescribed. -Fishing trawlers not to be used for depths greater than 25 meters. (Executive Regulations of the Law on Exploitation and Conservation of Living Aquatic Resources in Qatar) |
LEGISLATION Any person engaged in fishing or marketing living aquatic resources or related industries to submit data specified by the competent authority. (Art. 6) (Law No. 4 of 1983 on Exploitation and Conservation of Living Aquatic Resources in Qatar) |
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 |
| QATAR | X | 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 |
| QATAR | Up to 5 000 Riyals | Up to 1 year | Vessel, gear and catch: Court may order on third offence. |