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Table A: -Limits of territorial seas, fishing zones and exclusive economic zones-
| STATE | TERRITORIAL SEA | FISHING ZONE | ECONOMIC ZONE |
| *Saudi Arabia | 12 mi (1958) | - | - |
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 |
| SAUDI ARABIA | LEGISLATION Fees not specified for: -Fishing permit allowed by Minister of Agriculture and Water, to foreign vessels rented by Saudi fishing companies or national fishermen. -Fishing permit issued by Minister of Agriculture and Water, only upon approval of Prime Minister, to vessels owned by non-Saudi persons. (Fishing Regulation, Exploitation and Conservation of Living Aquatic Resources Scheme.1408H. art.5) (Executive Regulations, 1409) |
LEGISLATION Foreign vessels operating on behalf of local companies are exempted from foreign licensing requirements. (Fishing Regulation, Exploitation and Conservation of Living Aquatic Resources Scheme) |
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 |
| SAUDI ARABIA | LEGISLATION -Saudi nationals may be taken on board for training. -Fishing in territorial waters by foreign fishing vessels is not allowed without permit issued by Minister of Agriculture and Water, with approval of Prime Minister. -Permit to specify species and fishing periods. -Foreign fishing vessels operating for national companies are exempt from permit requirement. (Fishing Regulation, Exploitation and Conservation of Living Aquatic Resources Scheme) |
LEGISLATION Companies and institutions engaged in fishing, extracting, processing, or marketing living aquatic products must maintain records of production according to weight, species, and quantities exported or sold in Saudi Arabia, and must furnish Ministry of Agriculture and Water and Ministry of Commerce with copies of these records. (Fishing Regulation, Exploitation and Conservation of Living Aquatic Resources Scheme) |
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 |
| SAUDI ARABIA | X | X | X |
Table E: -Penalties for unauthorized foreign fishing-
| STATE | FINES | IMPRISONMENT | FORFEITURE |
| SAUDI ARABIA | Riyals 10 000 | Up to 6 months |