Fisheries Management and Development (Marine Fisheries) Regulations, Legal Notice no. 125 of 2024

n a t i o n a l c o u n c i l f o r l a w R E POR T I N G l i b r a r y SPE C I A L I SSU E 2 13 9 Kenya Gazette Supplement No. 151 30th M y, 2024 (Legislative Supplement No. 59) L e g a l N o t i c e N o . 12 5 T H E FI SHERIES M A N A GEM EN T A N D D EV EL OPM EN T A CT (Cap . 3n ) T H E FI SH ERIES M A N A GEM ENT A ND DEV EL OPM EN T (MARINE FISHERIES) REGULA TI ONS, 2024 A RRA N GEM ENT OF REGU L A T I ON S Regulation P A R T I - PR E L I M I N A R Y 1 — C i t at i o n . 2—Interpretation. 3—Obj ects and purpose of Regulations. 4—Application. PA RT I I - PROCED U RES FOR REGIST RA T I ON A N D L I CEN SIN G O F F I SH E R S A N D F I SH I N G C R E W 5—Registration for subsistence fishing. 6—Application for a f ishing license. 7 —Register . PART III- REQUIREM ENTS FOR M ARINE FISHING 8—Qualif ication for subsistence, artisanal and ornamental f ishing. 9—Conditions for subsistence fishing. 10—Conditions for artisanal and ornamental f ishing. 1 1 — C o n d i t i o n s f o r i ssu an ce o f l i c ences an d au t h or i z at i o n s . 12—Requirements for rej ection of l icences and authorizations. 13—Suspension or cancellation of a l icence. 14 — T er m i n at i o n o f l i cen ces an d au th or i z at i o n s . 15—Qualifi cations for semi-industrial f ishing and industrial fi shing. 16—Qualification for foreign industrial f isher . PART IV- LANDING REQUIREM ENTS AND TRA NSHIPMENT 17—Obligations to l anding. 18—Duty of an authorized of ficer . 19—Appl ication for transhipment . 20—Exemption to transhipment . Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2024 2140 PART V–AUTHORIZATION TO FISH IN THE HIGH SEAS 21—Application for authorization to fish in the high seas. 22—Refusal to grant or renew authorization to fish in the high seas. 23—Authority to enter or exit Kenya marine fishery waters. 24—Conditions for authorization to fish in the high seas. PART VI–REGISTRATION AND LICENCING OF FISHING VESSELS 25—Registration and placement of identification marks on fishing vessels. 26—Application for licensing of fishing vessels. PART VII–FEES, CHARGES AND LEVIES 27—Fees. 28—Bycatch levies. PART VIII–GENERAL PROVISIONS 29—Discards. 30—Prawn trawl and ring net fishing. 31—Requirements of a fishing logbook. 32—Appeals. 33—Revocation of L.N. 59 of 2024. First Schedule—Forms Second Schedule—Fees, Levies and Charges. Third Schedule—Identification marks for fishing vessels. Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2024 2141 THE FISHERIES MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT ACT (Cap. 378) IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred by section 208 of the Fisheries Management and Development Act, Cap 378, the Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs makes the following Regulations— THE FISHERIES MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT (MARINE FISHERIES) REGULATIONS, 2024 PART I—PRELIMINARY 1. These Regulations may be cited as the Fisheries Management and Development (Marine Fisheries) Regulations, 2024. Citation. 2. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires— “Act” means the Fisheries Management and Development Act; “authorization” means permission granted to fishers to access a marine fisheries resource in accordance with the Act; “authorized officer” has the meaning assigned to it under the Act; “beach management unit” has the meaning assigned to it under the Act; “catch data” means the data in respect of any species taken for which the licence was granted; “Council” means the Kenya Fisheries Advisory Council established under section 6 of the Act; “County Executive Committee Member” means the County Executive Committee Member responsible for matters relating to fisheries in the respective county; “crew member” means a worker who is part of a team working on a fishing vessel, towards a common function, whether paid or unpaid, other than the master, a pilot or shore-based persons carrying out work aboard a fishing vessel and fisheries observers; “Director–General” has the meaning assigned to it under the Act; "fisher" has the meaning assigned to it under the Act; “Kenya marine fishery waters” means internal waters, the territorial sea and the exclusive economic zone as declared in the Maritime Zones Act; “licensed fisher” means a person authorized to undertake fishing in accordance with this regulation; “master” has the meaning assigned to it under the Act; “ornamental fishing” means commercial fishing for aesthetic purposes including aquarium fishing; and “subsistence fishing” has the meaning assigned to it under the Act. Interpretation. Cap. 378. Cap. 371. Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2024 2142 3. The purpose of these Regulations is to provide for— (a) modalities for accessing Kenya marine fishery resources; (b) terms and conditions for harvesting marine fishery resources; (c) the realization of economic benefits from marine fishery resources; (d) the promotion of food and nutrition security; (e) levies for promoting development of artisanal fishers; (f) management and conservation of marine fishery resources; and (g) monitoring, control and surveillance mechanisms to eradicate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing within Kenya marine fishery waters. Objects and purpose of Regulations. 4. These Regulations shall apply to persons, vessels or other crafts undertaking any marine fishing falling within the scope of the Act. Application. PART II–PROCEDURES FOR REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF FISHERS AND FISHING CREW 5. A person who intends to undertake subsistence fishing in Kenya marine fishery waters shall apply for registration to the County Executive Committee Member in Form 1 set out in the First Schedule. Registration for subsistence fishing. 6. (1) A person who intends to undertake artisanal, ornamental, semi-industrial, industrial or foreign industrial fishing in Kenya marine fishery waters shall apply for a licence to the Director-General in Form 2 set out in the First Schedule. (2) The application under sub-regulation (1) shall specify all the crew members on board the intended fishing vessel. Application for a fishing license 7. (1) The Director-General and the County Executive Committee Member shall maintain a register of fishers which shall be available for inspection by any member of the public during official working hours. (2) The register shall be updated regularly and shall be maintained for the duration of the licence. (3) The County Executive Committee Member and the respective beach management units shall maintain a register of— (a) registered subsistence fishers; and (b) daily landing for all subsistence fishers. Register. PART III–REQUIREMENTS FOR MARINE FISHING 8. (1) A person qualifies to undertake subsistence fishing if the person— (a) is citizen of Kenya; Qualification for subsistence, artisanal and ornamental fishing. Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2024 2143 (b) is a member of a beach management unit; and (c) is a holder of valid fisher registration certificate issued by the respective county government. (2) A person qualifies to undertake artisanal fishing or ornamental fishing if the person— (a) is a citizen of Kenya; (b) is a member of a beach management unit; and (c) is a holder of a valid fishing licence issued by the Director General. 9. (1) A person who undertakes subsistence fishing shall— (a) be a member of a beach management unit; (b) use a hook and line, a trap or foot fishing; (c) report all catch data at a designated landing station; and (d) not engage in commercial fishing or commercial fish trade activities. (2) Any person who contravenes the provisions of this regulation shall, on conviction, be liable to the penalties provided under section 24(5) of the Statutory Instruments Act. Conditions for subsistence fishing. Cap. 2A. 10. (1) A person who undertakes artisanal fishing shall— (a) be a member of a beach management unit; (b) use a recommended fishing method and gear; (c) comply with section 103 of the Act; (d) be a holder of a valid licence for artisanal fishing vessel issued under section 84 (1) (c) of the Act; and (e) report all catch data at a designated landing station; (2) Any person who contravenes the provisions of this regulation shall, on conviction, be liable to the penalties provided under section 24(5) of the Statutory Instruments Act. Conditions for artisanal and ornamental fishing. Cap. 2A. 11. A licence or authorization shall be issued and renewed in accordance with the provisions of section 87 of the Act. Conditions for issuance of licences and authorizations. 12. A licence or authorization shall be rejected in accordance with the provisions of section 88 of the Act. Requirements for rejection of licences and authorizations. 13. A licence or authorization shall be suspended or cancelled in accordance with the provisions of section 94 of the Act. Suspension or cancellation of a licence. 14. A licence or authorization shall be terminated in accordance with the provisions of section 95 of the Act. Termination of licences and authorizations. Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2024 2144 15. (1) A person qualifies to be granted a semi-industrial or industrial fishing licence if the person— (a) is a citizen of Kenya or is a company incorporated in Kenya; and (b) meets the conditions for semi-industrial and industrial fishing set out in section 98 of the Act. (2) In addition to the requirements in sub-regulation (1), the person shall submit proposals for— (a) landing, storage and arrangements for value addition in Kenya; (b) skills transfer, training opportunities and preference for employment of citizens of Kenyans in accordance with the provisions of section 91 (1) of the Act; and (c) ensuring compliance with fisheries management and conservation measures as provided for in relevant laws. Qualifications for semi-industrial fishing and industrial fishing. 16. (1) A foreign industrial fisher qualifies to undertake fishing in Kenya marine fishery waters if the foreign industrial fisher— (a) is a registered foreign company; (b) demonstrates the ability to exercise the authorization evidenced by the following— (i) access to a fishing vessel or vessels and other relevant fishing equipment; and (ii) human resource capacity to fulfil fishing obligations for the intended fishing licence; and (c) upon issuance of a fishing licence, registers a company in accordance with the Companies Act, before commencing fishing; (2) In addition to the requirements in sub-regulation (1), the company shall submit proposals for— (a) landing, storage and arrangements for value addition in Kenya; (b) skills transfer, training opportunities and preference for employment of citizens of Kenya; (c) ensure compliance to fisheries management and conservation measures as provided for in relevant laws. Qualifications for a foreign industrial fisher. Cap. 486. PART IV– LANDING REQUIREMENTS AND TRANSHIPMENT 17. A licensed fisher shall— (a) land all or part of the fish at a designated fish landing station or fish landing port in accordance with section 99(1)(k) and 101(1)(d) of the Act; and (b) keep the fish in a manner to ensure that it remains fit for human consumption. Obligations to landing. Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2024 2145 18. An authorized officer at a designated fish landing station or fish landing port shall— (a) keep a record of the fish including the weight, name of the species and size; and (b) compute the amount of levies payable per value of fish landed and collect the levies payable. Duty of an authorized officer. 19. (1) Pursuant to the provisions of section 107 of the Act, a person may make an application for transshipment to the Director General in Form 3 set out in the First Schedule. (2) Upon receipt of the application under sub-regulation (1), the Director-General shall consider the application and may prepare an authorization to transship in Form 4 set out in the First Schedule and recommend to the Cabinet Secretary for endorsement. (3) An application under sub-regulation (1) maybe approved for— (a) live fish trade; and (b) sashimi grade tuna: Provided that an application for transhipment of live fish shall be approved in consultation with the Director of Veterinary Services. (4) Where transhipment is authorized, the provisions of section 99(1)(k) of the Act shall apply. (5) This regulation shall not apply to fishing vessels not licensed to fish in Kenya Marine fishery waters. Application for transshipment. 20. (1) The owner or operator of a fishing vessel in Kenya marine fishery waters shall not transfer any fish from one vessel to another unless the vessel is in distress and such transfer is authorized and supervised by an authorized officer. (2) Any person who intentionally tranships in the Kenya marine fishery waters, without authorization and supervision by an authorized officer commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a penalty provided for under section 107(8) of the Act. Exemption to transhipment. PART V AUTHORIZATION TO FISH IN THE HIGH SEAS 21. (1) The operator of a Kenyan fishing vessel who intends to carry out fishing in the high seas shall apply for a written authorization to fish to the Director-General in Form 5 set out in the First Schedule. (2) Any fish caught pursuant to sub-regulation (1) shall be landed in accordance with the landing obligations provided in regulation 17. (3) The Director-General shall consider the application in sub regulation (1) within seven days and may issue the applicant with a certificate of authorization to carry out fishing in Form 6 set out in the First Schedule. Application for authorization to fish in the high seas. 22. The Director-General may refuse to issue or renew an authorization to fish in the high seas to an operator of a Kenyan fishing vessel where— Refusal to grant or renew authorization to fish in the high seas. Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2024 2146 (a) the fishing vessel is on the illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing list maintained by a regional fisheries management organization; or (b) the Director-General determines that the responsibilities of the Republic of Kenya cannot be exercised effectively under the applicable international conservation and management measures in respect of the fishing vessel. 23. (1) Any operator of a fishing vessel wishing to enter or exit Kenya marine fishery waters shall notify the Director-General within twenty-four hours before such entry or exit. (2) The notification referred to in sub-regulation (1), maybe made in electronic form and shall specify— (a) the data on the catch on board the vessel; (b) the co-ordinates at which the vessel intends to exit or enter; (c) the expected time of entry or exit; and (d) where applicable, the name of the observer on board appointed in accordance with the Act. (3) The Director-General may direct an authorized officer to inspect all catch on board any vessel intending to enter or exit Kenya marine fishery waters. Authority to enter or exit Kenya marine fishery waters. 24. The operator of a Kenyan fishing vessel which has been granted an authorization to fish in the high seas shall— (a) not use the fishing vessel to engage in any fishing activity which undermines international fishing conservation and management measures; (b) comply with the laws of a foreign State in respect of which any foreign licence was obtained; (c) report to the Director-General on the area of fishing or fishing related activities, vessel position and catch returns, if any; and (d) land all catch on shore in Kenya for value addition activities in accordance with section 150 of the Act. Conditions for authorization to fish in the high seas. PART VI - REGISTRATION AND LICENCING OF FISHING VESSELS 25. (1) A licensed fisher shall apply to the Director-General for registration of a fishing vessel, whether local or foreign flagged in Form 7 set out in the First Schedule. (2) The Director-General shall evaluate the application in sub regulation (1) and make a recommendation to the Board for approval. (3) Where the Board approves the application, the Director General shall issue a fishing vessel registration certificate in Form 8 set out in the First Schedule and allot an identification mark which shall be embossed on the fishing vessel in accordance with the Third Schedule. Registration and placement of identification marks on fishing vessels. Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2024 2147 26. (1) A person shall apply for a fishing vessel licence to the Director-General in Form 9 set out in the First Schedule. (2) The Director-General shall evaluate the application under sub-regulation (1) and make a recommendation to the Board for approval. (3) Where the Board approves the application, the Director General shall prepare a fishing vessel licence to be endorsed by the Cabinet Secretary in Form 10 set out in the First Schedule. (4) The Director-General shall, after the endorsement by the Cabinet Secretary, issue a fishing vessel licence. Application for licensing of fishing vessels. PART VII–FEES, CHARGES AND LEVIES 27. (1) All fees, levies and charges payable under these Regulations shall be as prescribed in the Second Schedule. (2) All fees, levies and charges payable under sub-regulation (1) shall be paid into the Consolidated Fund. (3) The Cabinet Secretary may review levies and landed values payable from time to time. Fees. 28. (1) Every fisher shall ensure that any bycatch caught in the course of fishing in Kenya’s marine fishery waters shall not exceed two percent of the total landings. (2) Bycatch in excess of twenty percent of the total landings shall be charged a levy of fifteen percent of the landed value. Bycatch levies. PART VIII–GENERAL PROVISIONS 29. (1) A licensed fisher shall— (a) not discard fish during fishing operations except where the fishing vessel is in distress; and (b) retain on board the vessel, all fish caught and land the fish at a designated fish landing station. (2) In the event of a distress, the licensed fisher shall— (a) notify the search and rescue center of such distress; and (b) make a report to the Director-General of such discard as soon as practicable. Discards. (3) Upon notification under sub-regulation (2), the Director General shall prepare and share the incidence report with other relevant agencies for appropriate action. 30. (1) A person shall not use trawl nets or ring nets within five nautical miles off the coastline of the Republic of Kenya. (2) A person who contravenes this regulation commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a penalty provided under section 42 (7) of the Act. Prawn trawl and ring net fishing. Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2024 2148 31. (1) The owner or operator of any fishing vessel shall maintain in English or Kiswahili language, a bound fishing logbook. (2) A fishing logbook shall be kept in a place where it is protected from damage and where it is readily available for inspection at any time upon the request of an authorized officer. (3) A fishing logbook shall be filled in a legible manner, in block capitals and shall be signed by the master of the vessel. (4) The master shall be responsible for the accuracy of the data recorded in the fishing logbook. (5) The master of a Kenyan fishing vessel shall, upon returning from each fishing trip, cause every consignment caught to be inspected, weighed, and the sizes and species verified and recorded by a fisheries officer. (6) A master of a fishing vessel operating in Kenya fishery waters shall, upon returning from each fishing trip, after completion of the landing of the fish, hand over the original of the fishing logbook to the Director- General before leaving the fish landing point. (7) A person who owns or operates a fishing vessel and knowingly fails to hand over a log book to an authorized officer commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to the penalty provided under section 99(2) of the Act. Requirements of a fishing logbook. 32. A person aggrieved by any decision made in accordance with these Regulations shall appeal the decision in accordance with the provisions of section 97 of the Act. Appeals. 33. (1) The Fisheries Management and Development (Marine Fisheries) Regulations, 2024 are revoked. (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of sub-regulation (1)— (a) all licences issued under the revoked Regulations shall, at the commencement of these Regulations, be deemed to be licences under these Regulations; and (b) all administrative and legal proceedings undertaken under the revoked Regulations shall, at the commencement of these Regulations, be deemed to be administrative and legal proceedings under these Regulations. Revocation of L.N. 59 of 2024. Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2024 2149 FIRST SCHEDULE Form 1 (r.5) Application No……………. REPUBLIC OF KENYA Date ……………. COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF ………………………………… APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION AS A SUBSISTENCE FISHER Category of Fisher: ……………………. (Subsistence fisher) (3) Name:…………………………………………………………………………… (4) National Identification (ID) / Passport Number:……………………………….. (5) Telephone Number: ……………………………………………………………. (6) Email address (optional): ………………………………………………………. (7) Postal address:………………………………………………………………….. (8) Residential address:…………………………………………………………….. (9) Beach Management Unit ……………………...……...and membership number …………………………Fish landing station ………………………………….. (10) Ward……………………….. ………….. Sub County……………………… (11) Number of persons in the household. ……………………………………… (12) Average income per month (Kshs) ………………………………….……… Declaration: I do hereby declare that the particulars and information made herein above is correct, complete and truly stated. I understand clearly that any false information provided by me will render this application invalid. Signed ……………………………..…………. Date ……………………………………. Passport photo Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2024 2150 FORM 2 (r.6(1)) Application No……………. REPUBLIC OF KENYA Date ……………. APPLICATION FOR ARTISANAL/ ORNAMENTAL/ SEMI- INDUSTRIAL/ INDUSTRIAL /FOREIGN INDUSTRIAL FISHING LICENSE Category of Fishing (Artisanal/ Ornamental/ Semi- Industrial/ Industrial / Foreign Industrial) 1. Name…................................................................................................................. 2. Nationality............................................................................................................ 3. Identification: ID Number/ Passport number....................................................... 4. Telephone Number………………………………………………………..……. 5. Email address……………………………………………………………..……. 6. Postal address: …................................................................................................. 7. Residential address: …......................................................................................... 8. Vessel details: Name:……………………………IMO number…..…………… 9. Vessel licence number: 10. Applicant's license number: 11. Position/Role of the fisher on-board the fishing vessel: (a) Captain / Master (b) First mate (c) Deck officer (d) Engineer (e) Deckhands (general crew) (f) Other (specify) ……………….. If a company (a) Name of company ................................................................................................ (b) Certificate of incorporation number ................................... (Please attach copy) Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2024 2151 Shareholders: Name Citizenship Passport or ID/No. No. of Shares Held Particulars of the vessel to be used 1. Name of vessel: .................................................................................................... 2. Fishing vessel registration number: 3. Date of construction 4. Country of construction: ………..……….……. (b) Length Overall (m) ……………….…………… (c) Gross Registered Tonnage (G.R.T.) ……….…. (d) Type of hull …………………………..………. (e) Vessel Hold capacity (f) Number of wet fish holds:……………………Total capacity (M3)…………….. (g) Number of freezer holds:…………………….Total capacity (M3)………….…. (h) Landing station:.…........................................... Vessel master / skipper 1. Name:………………………………………………………..………………….. 2. Nationality ……………………………………………………………….…….. 3. Postal address: .................................................................................................... 4. Business or residential address: .......................................................................... 5. Telephone number: …......................................................................................... 6. Email………………………………………………………………..…………. Crew 1. Total number of crew 2. Number of Kenyan crew 3. Specifications of gears to be used:……………………………………………… If a joint venture Name of the company: (a) Certificate of incorporation ………………………..………(Please attach copy) (b) Postal address: ..................................................................................................... (c) Physical address: .................................................................................................. (d) Telephone number: …........................................... Email:……………………………………………. Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2024 2152 Ownership Details of Applicant Company Shareholder Name Citizenship Passport ID/No. No. of Shares Held (Attach CR12 ) Company Management details Name Nationality/ Citizenship Passport No. ID/No. Fishing vessel to be used in fishing: Name and IMO number of vessel Type of vessel No. of crew Type of hull Overall Length (m) Date of Construction G.R.T. /N.R.T Joint venture/ Charter/ Personally owned Flag State Kenyans Non Kenyans (e) Fishery species that the applicant wishes to harvest …………………………… (f) Fishing areas targeted by the applicant ………………………………………… Declaration: I declare that the information provided in this form is correct. Any information that is false will lead to a cancellation of the licence. Signed ………………………………………. Date ……………………………………. If Semi-industrial/ Industrial/ Foreign Industrial fishing vessel Declaration: I/We the undersigned, being directors of the applicant company, do hereby declare that the particulars and information made herein above is correct, complete and truly stated. We understand clearly that any false information provided by us will render this application invalid. Signed (Director)…………………………………………Date …………………..………. Signed (Director) …………………………………. Date ……………………………… Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2024 2153 FORM 3 (r. 19(1)) Application for Authorization for Onshore Transshipment of Fish No……………. Date…………………… REPUBLIC OF KENYA APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR ONSHORE TRANSSHIPMENT 1. Name of Right holder 2. Name of the vessel 3. Proposed port of transshipment: …………………………………………………. 4. Destination of fish to be transshipped: 5. Date and time for which the transshipment is requested: ………………….…… 6. Full details of all catch on board the vessel: ………………………….………… Reasons for transshipment: ……………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Name of Master……………………………………………..…………………………….. Details of recipient (vessel/reefer/containers)…………………………………...………… Species name Common name Quantities on board the vessel (MT) Quantities intended to be transshipped (MT) Signature Date………………………………………… Official Stamp For official use only Recommendation This application for transshipment is hereby recommended /not recommended for authorization. Director General Name Signature Date………………………………………… Official Stamp Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2024 2154 FORM 4 (r. 19(2)) Authorization for Onshore Transshipment of Fish No……………. Date…………………… REPUBLIC OF KENYA AUTHORIZATION FOR ONSHORE FISH TRANSSHIPMENT The vessel (Name)…………………………………number………………….is authorized to transship fish onshore under the following conditions. 1. Name of Right holder 2. Name of the vessel 3. Proposed port of transshipment: …………………………………………….…. 4. Destination of fish to be transshipped: 5. Date and time for which the transshipment is requested: ……………………… 6. Full details of all catch on board the vessel: …………………………………… Reasons for transshipment: ……………………………………………….……………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………….…….. Name of Master…………………………………………………………………………….. Details of recipient (vessel/reefer/containers) ………………………………..…………… Species name Common name Quantities on board the vessel (MT) Quantities intended to be transshipped (MT) Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2024 2155 Conditions This transhipment is hereby authorized subject to the following conditions: 1. The Transhipment shall only take place at the date and place authorized. 2. An authorized officer shall be present at all times during the transshipment. 3. The authorized officer shall ensure that the fish being transshipped is accurately weighed and recorded by species. 4. The authorized officer shall furnish the Director-General with copies of these records. 5. Upon completion of the transhipment operation, the operator of each fishing vessel shall submit to the Director General a full transhipment report before the fishing vessel leaves the port. Authorization In accordance with the Fisheries Management and Development Act, the transshipment of the consignment indicated in this application is hereby granted. Cabinet Secretary Signature Date………………………………………… Official Stamp Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2024 2156 FORM 5 (r. 21(1)) Application for an Authorization to Fish (ATF) No……………. Date…………………………… REPUBLIC OF KENYA APPLICATION FOR AN AUTHORIZATION TO FISH (ATF) IN THE HIGH SEAS 1. Name of licensed fisher ……………………………………………………….. Name of fishing vessel IRCS/ International Radio Call Sign IMO No. National Vessel registration No. Fishing Vessel registration No. RMFO number Country and Port of Registration Type of vessel The length overall of the vessel: Authorized fishing area(s) Operator and address Owner and address Number of crew Gross registered tonnage Type and specifications of the vessel monitoring system(s) Fish holding capacity, including the number of holds Intended area of operation and intended port(s) of discharge Targeted species Attach copies of any foreign fishing license obtained. Signature…………………………………… Date…………………………… Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2024 2157 FORM 6 (r. 21(3)) Authorization to Fish No……………. Date…………………….. REPUBLIC OF KENYA AUTHORIZATION TO FISH (ATF) IN THE HIGH SEAS 1. Name of licensed fisher ………………………………………….…………….. Name of fishing vessel IRCS/ International Radio Call Sign IMO No. National Vessel registration No. Fishing Vessel registration No. RMFO number Country and Port of Registration Type of vessel The length overall of the vessel: Authorized fishing area(s) Operator and address Owner and address Number of crew Gross registered tonnage Type and specifications of the vessel monitoring system(s) Fish holding capacity, including the number of holds Intended area of operation and intended port(s) of discharge Targeted species The holder of this Authorization is required to comply with International fisheries management and conservation measures. Validity: From …………………… To …………………………… Date ……………………………Signature………………………… Director General Kenya Fisheries Service Official Stamp Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2024 2158 FORM 7 (r. 25(1)) Application for a Fishing Vessel Licence No……………. Date………………… REPUBLIC OF KENYA APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF ARTISANAL/SEMI-INDUSTRIAL/ INDUSTRIAL FISHING VESSEL 1. Name of person :................................................................................................... 2. Type, category and registration number of vessel: …………………………….. 3. Certificate of incorporation …............................................. (Please attach copy) 4. Postal address: ...................................................................................................... 5. Physical address: .................................................................................................. 6. Telephone number: ….....................................Email………………………..…. Details of the vessel 7. The flag state: …………………… and previous flag state if any: ……………. 8. Current registration number: 9. Previous owner:……………………………………………………………….. 10. The name ………………………and any previous name of the vessel: ……… 11. Year: ……………… and place of manufacture: …………………..…………. Shareholder Name Citizenship Passport ID/No. No. of Shares Held (Attach CR12 ) Company Management details Name Nationality/ Citizenship Passport No. ID/No. Passport photo Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2024 2159 Ownership structure of the operating company: Shareholder Name Citizenship Passport ID/No. No. of Shares Held Directors of the Operating company Name Nationality/ Citizenship Passport No. ID/No. 12. International Radio call sign number (IRCS) 13. Vessel tonnage: 14. Vessel length: 15. Fish hold volume: 16. Fish carrying capacity: 17. International Maritime Organization (IMO) number as applicable: 18. Vessel identifier issued by an RFMO as applicable: 19. Flag State Authorization To Fish (ATF) No …………………… (attach copy) 20. Maritime Mobile Service Identity No………………………………………….. 21. Type of hull: ........................................................................................................ 22. Length Overall (m) …………Width (m)……Draft (m)……Air draft (m)…… 23. G.R.T. ....................................................N.R.T.................................................... 24. Date of Construction: ......................................................................................... 25. Type of Vessel Monitoring System (VMS):…………………………………… 26. Vessel Hold capacity (i) Number of wet fish holds:…………………….Total capacity (M3)…..…... (ii) Number of freezer holds:…………………….Total capacity (M3) …….…. 27. Vessel Master a) Name of the Master b) Nationality c) Postal address: ............................................................................................... d) Business or residential address: .................................................................... e) Telephone number: …................................................................................... f) Email…………………………………………………………………….…. Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2024 2160 28. Crew a) Total number of crew b) Number of Kenyan crew c) Crew facilities (sanitary, accommodation and catering facilities):………… 29. Fishing areas ………………………………………………………..…………………………. …………………………………………………………..………………………. Declaration I, the undersigned hereby apply for a licence to use the fishing vessel indicated above to fish in Kenyan fishery waters and declare that the information provided is to the best of my knowledge is correct Signature ………………………………… Place ……………………..……… Date……………………………………….. Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2024 2161 FORM 8 (r. 25(3)) Certificate of a Fishing Vessel Registration No……………. Date………………… REPUBLIC OF KENYA CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION OF FISHING VESSEL The vessel (Name)………………………………number………………….is registered as an ………………………. fishing vessel. The particulars of the vessel are as follows: 1. Name of vessel owner: ........................................................................................ 2. Type, category and license number : …………………………………………... 3. Certificate of incorporation …............................................. (Please attach copy) 4. Postal address: ...................................................................................................... 5. Physical address: .................................................................................................. 6. Telephone number: …....................................Email……………………………. 7. The flag state: …………………… and previous flag state if any: ……………. 8. Current registration number:……………………………………………………. 9. Previous owner:………………………………………………………...……….. 10. The name ………………………and any previous name of the vessel: ……….. 11. Year: ……………… and place of manufacture: ……………………………… 12. International Radio call sign number (IRCS) 13. Vessel tonnage: 14. Vessel length: 15. Fish hold volume: 16. Fish carrying capacity: 17. International Maritime Organization (IMO) number as applicable: 18. Vessel identifier issued by an RFMO as applicable: 19. Flag State Authorization To Fish (ATF) No …………………… (attach copy) 20. Maritime Mobile Service Identity No………………………………………….. 21. Type of hull: ......................................................................................................... 22. Length Overall (m) ………Width (m)………Draft (m)……Air draft (m)…… 23. G.R.T. ......................................................N.R.T.................................................. Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2024 2162 24. Date of Construction: ......................................................................................... 25. Type of Vessel Monitoring System (VMS):…………………………………… 26. Vessel Hold capacity (iii) Number of wet fish holds:…………………….Total capacity (M3)……. (iv) Number of freezer holds:…………………….Total capacity (M3) ……. 27. Vessel Master g) Name of the Master h) Nationality i) Postal address: ............................................................................................ j) Business or residential address: ................................................................. k) Telephone number: …................................................................................ l) Email………………………………………………………………..……. 28. Crew d) Total number of crew e) Number of Kenyan crew f) Crew facilities (sanitary, accommodation and catering facilities): ……………………………………………………………………………. 29. Fishing areas ………………………………………………………………………..…………. …………………………………………………………………..………………. Director General – Kenya Fisheries Service Name:……………………………………..…………… Signature ……………………….. Place ……………………………………………………. Date…………………………… Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2024 2163 FORM 9 (r. 26(1)) Application for a Fishing Vessel Licence No……………. Date………………… REPUBLIC OF KENYA APPLICATION FOR FISHING VESSEL LICENCE 1. Name of licensed fisher: ......................................................................................... 2. Type, category— (a) artisanal (b) semi-industrial (c) industrial 3. number of fishing right: ………………………………………………………….. 4. Postal address: ........................................................................................................ 5. Physical address: .................................................................................................... 6. Telephone number: …......................................Email……………………………. Details of the vessel 7. The flag state: ………………………………… 8. Vessel registration number: 9. International Radio call sign number (IRCS) 10. International Maritime Organization (IMO) number: 11. Vessel identifier issued by an RFMO as applicable: 12. Flag State Authorization To Fish (ATF) No ………………………(attach copy) 13. Maritime Mobile Service Identity No…………………………….. 14. G.R.T. .....................................................N.R.T...................................................... 15. Type of Vessel Monitoring System (VMS):………...…………………………… 16. Vessel Hold capacity Passport photo Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2024 2164 (v) Number of wet fish holds:…………………….Total capacity (M3) .…….. (vi) Number of freezer holds:…………………….Total capacity (M3) ………. 17. Vessel Master m) Name of the Master n) Nationality o) Postal address: ............................................................................................... p) Business or residential address: .................................................................... q) Telephone number: …................................................................................... r) Email………………………………………………………………………. 18. Crew g) Total number of crew h) Number of Kenyan crew i) Crew facilities (sanitary, accommodation and catering facilities)………… 19. Fishing areas ……………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………. Declaration I, the undersigned hereby apply for a licence to use the fishing vessel indicated above to fish in Kenyan fishery waters and declare that the information provided is to the best of my knowledge is correct Signature ………………………………….…… Place ……………………………… Date…………………………… Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2024 2165 FORM 10 (r. 26(3)) Fishing Vessel License No……………. Date………………… REPUBLIC OF KENYA ARTISANAL/SEMI-INDUSTRIAL /INDUSTRIAL/FOREIGN INDUSTRIAL FISHING VESSEL LICENSE The vessel (Name)………………………………number………………….is licensed as a …………………………….fishing vessel. The particulars of the license are as follows: 1. Name of Right holder: .......................................................................................... 2. Type, category and number of fishing right: ………………..………………….. 3. The name of vessel:……………………………………………...……………… 4. Vessel Registration number: …………………………………………………… 5. Postal address: ...................................................................................................... 6. Physical address: .................................................................................................. 7. Telephone number: …......................................Email………………………..…. 8. The flag state: ………………………………………………………...………… 9. International Radio call sign number (IRCS) 10. International Maritime Organization (IMO) number as applicable: 11. Vessel identifier issued by an RFMO as applicable: 12. Flag State Authorization To Fish (ATF) No ………..…………… (attach copy) 13. Maritime Mobile Service Identity No………………………………….……….. 14. Length Overall (m) ………Width (m)………Draft (m)……Air draft (m)…… 15. G.R.T. .................................................N.R.T....................................................... 16. Type of Vessel Monitoring System (VMS):…………………………………… 17. Vessel Hold capacity (vii) Number of wet fish holds:…………………….Total capacity (M3) ……. (viii) Number of freezer holds:…………………….Total capacity (M3) ……. 18. Vessel Master a) Name of the Master b) Nationality Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2024 2166 c) Postal address: ............................................................................................ d) Business or residential address: .................................................................. e) Telephone number: …................................................................................. f) Email………………………………………………………………...……. 19. Crew a) Total number of crew b) Number of Kenyan crew c) Crew facilities (sanitary, accommodation and catering facilities): ……………………………………………………….……………..………. 20. Fishing areas ……………………………………………………………..……………………. ………………………………………………………..…………………………. Director-General, Kenya Fisheries Service Name:………………………….………………Signature ………………………………… Place ………………………….…………. Date……………………………………… Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2024 2167 SECOND SCHEDULE (r. 27(1)) FEES, LEVIES AND CHARGES Application fees for fishing vessel licence No. Type of fishing vessel Fee (kshs) 1 Artisanal fisherman boat 500 p.a 2 Semi-industrial vessel 100,000 p.a 3 Registration of Kenyan Fishing Industrial Vessel 200,000 p.a 4 Renewal of Registration of Kenyan Industrial Vessel 100,000 p.a 5 Foreign Industrial: a) Purse seiners b) Long liners USD 50,000 p.a USD 30,000 p.a Application fees for fisherman’s licence No. Type of fishing vessel Fee (kshs) 1 Artisanal fisherman license 500 p.a 2 Industrial fisherman’s license a) Foreign crew b) Local crew 10,000 p.a 1,000 p.a Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2024 2168 THIRD SCHEDULE (r. 25(3)) IDENTIFICATION MARKS FOR FISHING VESSELS 1. All fishing vessels operating in Kenyan marine waters shall be required to display identification marks as follows— (a) the name and registration number of the vessel; (b) block letters and numbers at all times; (c) the height of letters and numbers shall be in proportion to the size of the vessel in accordance with the following criteria— (i) for identification marks to be displayed on the side or the superstructure of the vessel— Vessel length: Minimum height of letters and numbers: 25m and over 1.0 m 20 m but less than 25 m 0.8 m 15 m but less than 20 m 0.6 m 12m but less than 15m 0.4 m 5 m but less than 12m 0.3 m under 5 m 0.1 m (ii) Identification marks to be displayed on horizontal surfaces of vessels with an overall length of five metres and above shall have a minimum height of 0.3 metres. Made on the 10th July, 2024. SALIM MVURYA, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs.