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Table A: -Limits of territorial seas, fishing zones and exclusive economic zones-
| STATE | TERRITORIAL SEA | FISHING ZONE | ECONOMIC ZONE |
| *South Africa | 12 mi (1994) | 200 mi (1994) | 200 mi (1994) |
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 |
| SOUTH AFRICA |
LEGISLATION -Foreign tuna vessels pay: US$ 3 700/year. -Fees payable on the issuing of permit authorizing foreign vessels used as fishing boats, to be determined by the Minister (sect. 52). -Licence is subject to payment of fees described in schedule A (sect. 3). (Regulations No. R.1804 of 27 July 1990, in the terms of the Sea Fisheries Act of 1988) |
LEGISLATION -Besides foreign tuna vessels, no other foreign fishing allowed unless by means of joint ventures; quotas are awarded to countries operating on reciprocal basis of joint ventures, since it is not regarded as foreign fishing. (Source: Direction of Sea Fisheries, Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, July 1995) -The State President may enter into an agreement with any foreign state providing for any vessel registered in such state to be used as a fishing boat within the fishing zone; only vessels from country having such an agreement with South Africa can be licensed to fish. (Sect. 52) (Sea Fisheries Act No. 12, 1988) |
See Sea Fisheries Act, No.12 of 1988 and amendments. |
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 |
| SOUTH AFRICA | LEGISLATION -Foreign vessels operating in South African fishing zone may have a licence to use the boat as a fishing one as well as a permit to catch fish. -Licensed vessels have to bear the registration letters and numbers assigned thereto by director general. (Sect. 4) (Regulations No. R.1804 of 27 July 1990, in the terms of the Sea Fisheries Act of 1988) -Quotas to foreign States within the fishing zone, may only be allocated by the Minister. (Sect. 18). -Authorized foreign boats operating in fishing zone, cannot be prohibited from fishing by the Minister if: - the Master provides the director-general with specific information concerning the type of fishing boat, statistics relating to the catch and catching efforts as well as geographical position during catches; - an observer or learner-observer designated by director-general is present on board and; - the total catch or portion of catch is landed in a harbour determined by the director-general. (Sect. 33). -Licence and permits not transferable without consent of director general. (Sect. 40) (Sea Fisheries Act No. 12, 1988) AGREEMENTS Agreements between South Africa, Japan, Taiwan, Spain, Portugal, Israel and Mozambique -No quotas are awarded except to Mozambique which is not regarded as foreign fishing as it is by means of joint venture on a reciprocal basis. |
Logbooks must be kept on board and reports made at regular intervals. |
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 |
| SOUTH AFRICA | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Table E: -Penalties for unauthorized foreign fishing-
| STATE | FINES | IMPRISONMENT | FORFEITURE |
| SOUTH AFRICA | From R 250 000 up to R 1 000 000 | Up to 7 years | Vessel: Court may
order on second offence. Gear and catch: Court may order. |