Fisheries and Marine Resources (Licence and Fees) Regulations 2013 (GN No. 288 of 2013)

Fisheries and Marine Resources (Licence and Fees) Regulations 2013 GN No. 288 of 2013 Government Gazette of Mauritius No. 108 of 5 December 2013 THE FISHERIES AND MARINE RESOURCES ACT Regulations made by Minister under sectiOn 71(1)(k) of the Fisheries and Marine Resources Act 1. These regulations may be cited as the Fisheries and Marine Resources (Licence and Fees) Regulations 2013. 2. In these regulations — “Act” means the Fisheries and Marine Resources Act; “fishing licence” means a licence referred to in section 34 or 36 of the Act; “handliner” means a boat or vessel using handlines or reels for fishing; “longliner” means a boat or vessel using a longline gear for fishing; “purse seiner” means a boat or vessel using a purse seine gear for fishing. 3. The Minister shall, on payment of the appropriate fee specified in the First Schedule, issue the appropriate licence in the form set out in Part A or B, as the case may be, of the Second Schedule. 4. These regulations shall come into operation on 1 December2013. Made by the Minister on 27 November 2013. FIRST SCHEDULE [Regulation 3] FISHING LICENCE FEE 1. Foreign longliner boat of less than 24 metres overall length US $9,000 US $3,000 for 90 days for any additional period of 30 days or part thereof 2. Foreign longliner vessel of 24 metres overall length and above US $12,000 US $4,000 for 90 days for any additional period of 30 days or part thereof 3. Foreign purse seiner US $7,500 US $2,500 for 90 days for any additional period of 30 days or part thereof 4. Foreign handliner US $1,000 per annum 5. Mauritian purse seiner US $ 30,000 US $7,500 US $2,500 per annum for 90 days for any additional period of 30 days or part thereof 6. Mauritian longliner Rs 1,000 per annum 7. Mauritian handliner Rs 1,000 per annum SECOND SCHEDULE [Regulation 3] PARTA REPUBLIC OF MAURITIU5 MINISTRY OF FISHERIES FISHING LICENCE - MAUIUTIAN VESSEL (Issued under the Fisheries and Marine Resources Act 2007) Licence No: ………………………………………………………………………………… Issued to: ……………………………………………………………………………………… Address: ………………………………………………………………………………………. Period of validity from: ………………………………………………………………………………. Name of vessel: …………………. Length: Type of vessel: ………………….. Gross registered tomiage: ……………………… Engine Horse Power: …………… Net registered tonnage: ………………………….. Registration No: ………………… Maximum fish hold capacity: …………………….. Radio Call Sign: ………………… Frequency: ………………………………………… Crew complement: …………….. Fishermen complement: ………………………….. The vessel, details of which appear above is hereby authorised to fish in the maritime zones of Mauritius. Description of fishing operations authorized: ………………..……………………………… Species of fish to be caught: …………………………………………………………………… Areas where fishing operations are authorized: ………………………………………………. Period when fishing not authorized: ……………………………………………………………. Port/place where fish shall be landed: …………………………………………………………. Mode of preservation/processing of fish: ………………………………………………………. Total allowable catch of gutted fish in tones: ………………………………………………….. ………………………………. ………………………. Date of Issue Minister NOTE: 1. This licence is being issued on the conditions that the special terms and conditions at verso will be strictly adhered to. 2. The possession of this Fishing Licence does not relieve the vessel from the obligation to comply with any other legislation in force in Mauritius. 3. The Ministry reserves the rights to modify these terms and conditions at any moment and any modification will be brought to the notice of the licensee. PART B REPUBLIC OF MAURITIUS MINISTRY OF FISHERIES FISHING LICENCE - FOREIGN VESSEL Licence No: ………………………………………………………………………………….. Issued to: ……………………………………………………………………………………… Address: ………………………………………………………………………………….……. Country: ………………………………………………………………………………………. Name and address of agent of owner and charterer of vessel If different from above: …………………………………………………………………………………………………. Name and address of agent or other legal representative in Mauritius: ……………….. Name and address of Master of vessel: …………………………………………………… Name of vesse: ………………..…… Length: ……………………………………………. Type of vessel: ……………………. Net registered tonnage: ………………………….. Engine Horse Power: …………….. Gross registered tonnage: ……………….……..... Port and country of registry: ……………………………………………………………………. Radio Call Sign/Signal Letter:……..……………. Frequency: …………………………….. The vessel, details of which appear above, is hereby authorised to fish in the maritime zones of Mauritius, but beyond 75 miles from baseline. Description of fishing operations authorised: …………………………………………………. Areas where fishing operations are authorized: ………………………………………………. Species of fish to be caught: …………………………………………………………………….. Requirement concerning disposal of by-catch: ………………………………………………… Reporting requirements: …………………………………………………………………………… Authorised landing place: ………………………………………………………………………… Special conditions: ………………………………………………………………………………… Period of validity: ………………………………………………………………………………….. Licence fee: …………………………. VMS fee: ……………………………… Deposit fee for logbooks: ……………. Receipt No: …………………………. ………………..………… ……………………………………. Date of Issue Minister NOTE: 1. (a) There exists disputes between — (i) Mauntius and France concerning Tromelin and its surrounding waters, including its EEZ;and (ii) Mauritius and the UK concerning the Chagos Archipelago and its surrounding waters, including its EEZ; (b) While Mauritius unequivocally asserts its sovereignty over Tromelin and the Chagos Archipelago and their waters, including their EEZ (i) The French authorities unilaterally purport to exercise jurisdiction (which is not recognised by the Government of Mauritius) over Tromelin and its waters; and (ii) The UK Govermnent unilaterally purports to exercise jurisdiction (which is not recognised by the Government of Mauritius) over the Chagos Archipelago and its waters. 2. The terms and conditions of licence at verso will have to be respected. 3. The issue of this licence does not relieve the vessel from the obligation to comply with any other enactment in force in Mauritius.