Fisheries Regulations, 1995

F,OT lC::: 1;0. :.>?ubli.shed Short t.i.t.Ie: Date of ~-;.a1ra.110J~1ce1ne.n t .. I;-;te1pxeta ~~l0:tz~ N.P.R.C. D. Ho.· 19 of J. 9 9,J.. Hariagemen t area. (H.P.R.C. D. NO. J.9 o:f 1994) In exercise of the powers conferred upon it by se~tion 107 of the Fisheries (Mfinagem8nt and Development) Decree, 1994 as adapted by paragraph :"i of the Proclamation c:,i1titl.ecl "'I'lle /1.c",mir:.istration of Sierra Leone (National Provisional Ruling council) Proclamation,. 1992" the Nationa]. Provisional Ruling Council make:; tlrn fol.lowing P.egu] at:i..ons PART 1 - PRELIMINARY 1. In cnese Reg~lations unless the context otherwise requires "anther ised officer" l,as the > ;arne rnean:i.ng assigned to it undar section 2 of the Decree; "Decree" means the Fisher j es ( Hana9emen t and Development) Decree, 1994; "Director" has the same meanin'] assigned to it under section 2 of the Dacree; n inspector" l1c1s the saJlle rnear1ing 2~-.sigr~ecl to it under section 2 of the Decree; P}\.RT II -- FIS}IERIES l·!/"1.ff1\GE?iEfTT l\l~Ei\S 2. The fishery waters shall be divided into two management areas Inshore Excl.usion Zone reserved for artisanal and recreat ional fisheries. Registration requirements for artisanal and recreat tion fishing vessels. Licence requir.9ments for recreat ional [.ishing vessels. (a) the, Insho:~e Exclusion Zone, as shown on the chart appearing in the First Schedule. (b) the remainder of the fishery v.'aters. 3. The management area described in paragraph (a) of regulation 2, shall be reserved for artisanal and recreational fisheries only. PART III - ARTISANAL AND RECREATIONAL FISHING REGISTRATION 4.(1) Pursuant to Section 13 of the Decree, artisanal fishing vessels may be exempted from the requirement to be licenced for fishing, but are required to be registered. Fees for registration shall be payable at the rate specified in the Second Schedule. (2) An application for r~gistration shall be made in writing addressed to the Director aud shall contain the information required in the. Third Schedule. (3) Each registration shall be issued in writing in the form specified in the Fourth Schedule and shall be produced for inspection upon the request of an authorised officer or inspector. 5. Recreational fishing vessels shall be licensed in such form as may be prescribed from time to -time or as the Director may require. PART IV - IDENTIFICATION OF VESSELS AND SIGNALS Identifica tion markings. 6.(1) Each fishing vessel shall at all times when in the fishery waters (a) fly the flag of its flag State; and 2 Enforcement signals. (b) display identification markings in accordance with the requirements specified in the Fifth Schedule. (2) Each fishing vessel shall display such lights and shapes as are prescribed in the International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea, 1972. (3) All fishing gear used in connection with the activities of a fishing vessel and not physically attached to a fishing vessel shall be marked permanently with the identification markings of that vessel. (4) Where the fishing gear referred to in sub-regulation (3) is placed in the fishery waters, the position of such fishing gear shall be immediately reported by the master to the Director. 7.(1) The master of each fishing vessel shall keep a listening watch at all times on VHF radio (Channel 16}, and in particular, on being approached by a vessel or aircraft authorised to enforce the Decree, shall be on the alert for signals conveying enforcement instructions in accordance with the provisions of this regulation. (2) A fishing vessel to be inspected by a vessel authorised to enforce the Decree will be informed by VHF radio (Channel 16), International Code signals "Sierra Quebec 3" (you must stop your vessel, I wish to board you), by flag or in Morse Code by signal lamp. (3) If contact is not made through these means, the enforcement vessel shall direct a series of flashing white light towards the fishing vessel. The master of the fishing vessel shall then immediately cause the fishing vessel to follow the enforcement vessel. (4) "AA", etc, means 'call for an unknown station, to which the signaled fishing vessel shall respond by illuminating the vessel identification required in regulation 6. (5) An aircraft will signal the fishing vessel to receive communications on VHF radio Fishing vessel licence applica tions. (Channel 16) by flashing a yellow light or switching the navigation lights on and off, or to stop by flashing the International Code signal "Lima" in Horse Code. (6) If contact is not made through these means, the aircraft will roll from side to side and then settle on a steady course. The master of the fishing vessel shall then immediately cause the fishing vessel to proceed in the same direction as the aircraft and shall make radio contact with the aircraft, an enforcement vessel or shore authorities. (7) When a vessel is signaled to stop or heave-to for boarding, the master shall (a) stop immediately and l~y-to or manoeuvre in such a way as to permit the authorised officer and his party to come aboard; (b) provide a safe ladder for the authorised officer and his party; (c) when necessary for safe boarding or upon request, provide a manrope, safety line and illumination for the ladder; and (d) take such other action as may be necessary to ensure the safety of the authorised officer and his party and to facilitate boarding. PART V - INDUSTRIAL FISHING LICENCES 8. (1) An application for local and foreign fishing vessel licences shall be mace in writing and in accordance with the conditions specified in the Sixth Schedule, addressed to to the Director and shall contain the information specified in the Seventh Schedule. (2) Each application shall be received by the Director, for issuance at such time or times during the year as he may specify in writing, not less than thirty days before the licence is due to be issued. (3) Applications shall be 4 Fees. Local and foreign fishing licence forms. General condit ions for fishing and fishing licences. (a) signed as required and shall contain or be accompanied by such information, including documents, required under these Regulations and any information as may be required by the Director; and (b) made by the applicant or his authorised agent. 9. ( 1) All fees for registration or licences and royalties related to the catches of fishing vessels shall be payable at the rates specified in the Second Schedule. (2) Fishing vessels carrying helicopters on board will be charged additional fees as may be specified by the Director. 10. ( 1) Each fishing licence shall be issued in writing in the form specified in the Eight Schedule. (2) Each licence shall be transmitted to the vessel promptly after issuance and carried on board at all times and shall be produced for inspection upon request by an authorised officer or inspector. (3) Where a fishing licence has been issued but has not been received by the vessel, a confirmation of the licence and information contained in it by telex, telefax or cable and carried on board shall constitute sufficient authority. 11. (1) A fishing licence shall be valid only for the activities, species of fish, fishing methods, fishing gear, areas of fishing and such other conditions as may be specified in or endorsed on the licence or specified in the Decree. (2) Fishing shall not be undertaken except as authorised in the licence. (3) Each person shall comply with all applicable laws of Sierra Leone, including laws relating to fisheries and safety standards for shipping. 5 ( 1 ) \\'h ·:: r-c! rt1·~ e ::d C·r :=; c~rH~ n.t f1c1 s be en niad e on a fish.ing licence by c~r: :-;ut.hor.i~;ccl o.f'ficer, and act: ion :i.n a cc ordal1 cc~ "r:',' i. t ~~ :~ ~"i(:~ r)::.· 0\1 ~t s ~i.ons of tl1e D(~crr:e is r2qt~~~r·:~d :J:,:r- ~.;u.ch. l~11dorsf.!r~i:::nt, the operato,: si1~,:LJ ;:n·cr1:;·L~./ l:;;:kc~ s,1cl1 :c;,ction. (5) The masier shall cause a fishing logbook to i>e tni:lilltaL1cd in English, and up to date entries to be made an a daily basis, at all times while the vessel is in the fishery waters, and in such form as may be prescribed or as the Director may require, for the purpose of recording the fishing operations or related uctivities of the vessel. (6) Without p=ejudice to sub-~egulation (5), the master sh2ll cause lhe following information to be entered in the fishing logbook relating to the activities of the ves~el during that clay (a) the fishing effort of the vessel; (b) the methods cf fishing used; ( f) :·.:h-:; :~;1r::- ; ;o .. ·:~; :·,;:;:en/ ~::"i(J l>,lC cru 2t n t: i, L -'/ c;: ·-i =:~ \·:c11c~ .it~ i ,: ; n r;. J ec:tch :;pc)c ic;;;; (e) the species of fish taken and returned to the sea, and the quantity and condition of each specie~;; (£) the position of the vessel; (g) such other information as may be required under the Decree or as the Director may reasonably require in order to ascertain the fishing or related activities of that vessel in the fishery \·Iaters. (7) The master shall ce=tify that the information contained in the logbook under sub regulation ( :i) is i·.nw, comp.lo to and accurate. 6 { 8) Every f :i.~-:lli~~J J or;J ma.~.ntained under t!Jc,:;e HegL:.L&tions shall be rc!r.airrnd on boa:rd the relevant vess2l for ~t lcilst one yeur and shall be made available, on demand, to an authorised officer or inspector. (9) The operator shall cause the logbook to be trunsmitt~d in its original and una.lte:red .form t".o U:,::: Dj r0:cl:o;~ or t:o any other person or orgailtSJ'.ion 205ignilted by him ( 10) (a) not later than seven days after the completion of the voyage to which the logbook relates; or (b) at any other time at the request of the Director or any authorised officer. The master shall cause radio o:r other reports containing information referred to in sub-regulation (6) to be made to the Director a r s t1 c ]·1 u t.11 0 r r: c 1: ~--: ·~) n z: s t h (-~ J) i )'~ ~~ c t ('1 .:.· n\ a }" designate, at the !oila~ing t~mes (a) immediately upon entry into the fishery waters; (b) daily er weekly as the ~irector may sp0cify while the vessel is in the fishery ·:rnters; (c) immediately upon departure from the fishery waters; and (d) such other times as the Director may specify. (11) Each report made under sub regulation (10) shall contain the following information (a) the international radio call sign; (b) the position of the vessel at the time of reporting; 7 (cl the total catch by species on board the vossol at the time of reporting; and (d) such other matters as the Director may from time to time require. (12) The master or owner of the vessel or his local agent shall notify the Director or such other person as the Director may designate, of the entry into any port in Sierra Leone at least 24 hours prior to such entry. (13) The master of the vessel shall cause to be maintained on board the vessel, at all times while the vessel is in the fishery waters, a ship's log separate from the fishing log referred to in sub-regulation (5} and shall enter in that log a record of the date, time and nature of every instruction, direction or requirement communicated to the master by the Director or an authorised officer. {14) The master and each member of the crew shall provide all reasonable assistance to enable an authorised officer or inspector to perform his duties safely. (15) If a local fishing vessel is fishing in waters other than the fishery waters, the operator and each member of the crew shall comply with such laws relating to fishing, if any, as may be recognised by the laws of Sierra Leone as having force in those waters. (16) The master shall, while in the fishery waters, take all reasonable measures and precautions to avoid causing damage to any fishing operations including non-commercial operations in the fishing waters. (17) The master of a radio-equipped vessel shall keep a continuous listening watch on VHF Channel 16 or 10 and on 2182 RHz, and while in the fishery waters on 4066.1 KHz. 8 Application for author isation for research and test fishing. General conditions for authorisa tions. (18) The master of each foreign fishing vessel shall cause to be carried on the vessel the latest edition of the "international Code of Signals" published by the International Maritime Organisation Marine Safety Committee, and the signals specified in the Code shall be used in every communication by radio, flag or light between a licensed vessel in the fisheries waters and a Sierra Leone authority. (19) A fishing vessel shall not be used for fishing within one nautical mile of a fish aggregating device except in accordance with the Decree or with the written permission of the person who was responsible for placing the device. (20) Each foreign or chartered fishing vessel shall, unless the Director otherwise directs in writing or unless the master of the vessel is able to communicate effectively in English, carry a person who is able to communicate effectively in English and in the language of the master of the vessel. 12. (1) Every application for an authorisation made under section 25 of the Decree shall be in writing and addressed to the Director and shall contain information which may be required under the Decree or as the Director may from time to time ~equest. {2) Each authorisation shall be in writing, and on a form prescribed by the Director. 13. (1) The operator of each vessel authorised to undertake a specified activity in the fishery waters shall be responsible for compliance with all licence conditions required or prescribed.under the Decree in respect of local or foreign fishing vessels, as the case may be, and additional requirements relating to the specified activity as may be prescribed or otherwise required or requested by the Director. (2) Every authorisation to conduct marine scientific research shall be subject to such conditions as are in accordance with the 9 Licences and autho risations to be available for inspection. Notifica tion of entry and trans sbipment. provisions of Part VIII, Section 3 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, 1962. 14. (1) Every licence issued under these Regulations shall be carried at all times by the holder while in the fishery waters or carrying out related activities and shall be produced for inspection at the request of any authorised officer or inspector. PART VI - TRANS-SHIPMENT 15. (1) The master of any vessel intending to enter the fishery waters for the purpose of taking on board any fish by trans-shipment or any other means, shall notify the Director of his intention to enter the fishery waters not more than 72 hours and not less than 12 hours before entry. (2) The master of any vessel, intending to carry out trans-shipment activities in the fishery waters, shall notify the Director of such intention not less than 72 hours prior to the intended trans-shipment. (3) Notification given under sub regulations (1) and (2) shall include (a) the vessel's name, radio call sign and fishing licence number where applicable; (b) full details of any catch on board the vessel; (c) the intended place, date and time of trans-shipment; (d) the intended species and quantity of fish to be trans shipped; (e) the intended date and arrival time in Freetown in order that supervisory arrangements can be made in accordance with Section 101 of the Decree. 10 Application for trans sl1ipment or loading licence. General conditions for trans shipment or loading licences. 16. { 1) Not less that 72 hours prior to trans-shipment, the master shall apply to the Director for a trans-shipment or loading licence as the case may be in accordance with the conditions and in the form set out in the Ninth Schedule and prior to the issuance of such licence shall pay the required fee. (2) The trans-shipment or loading licence shall specify when and where trans shipment or loading shall take place and shall be subject to such conditions as the Director may endorse on it. 17. ( 1) Trans-shipment or loading operations shall only take place in accordance with the requirements of the Decree and as authorised by a valid licence. shall (2) The operator of a fishing vessel (a) not trans-ship at sea under any circumstances unless authorised by the Director; (b) provide 72 hours notice of a request to trans-ship any or all of the fish on board and provide the name of the vessel, its international radio call sign, position, the catch on board by species, the time and port where such trans-shipment is requested to occur and payment of all fees as may be required under the laws of Sierra Leone; (c) only trans-ship at the time and port or other place authorised by the Director.for trans-shipment; (d) cause the fish being loaded to be accurately weighed and recorded by species on board the vessel, and furnish the Director with daily copies of these records; 11 Compulsory radio equip ment and listening watch. (e) during the trans-shipment operation give every assistance to the authorised officer, inspector or other supervisor in checking the weight. (f) submit to the Director within 72 hours of the trans-shipment or before departing the fishery waters, whichever is earlier, full trans-shipment reports on forms which may be prescribed or are otherwise required by the Director, including the following (i) the total amounts by weight of each species of fish; (ii) the identity of the vessel or other place from which fish or fish products have been trans shipped; (iii) the amount by weight of each fish species and fish product ta}cen on board since the licence was issued from each vessel or place. (3) For the purposes of reporting under these Regulations, a fishing trip is deemed to have ended at such time as any or all the fish on board the vessel are removed from the vessel, either ashore or onto another vessel. PART VII - NAVIGATIONAL CHARTS AND AIDS 18. (1) Each industrial fishing vessel in the fishery waters shall be equipped with radio equipment capable of providing voice communication using maritime frequencies in the High Frequency and Very High 12 Use of English language and Inter national Code of signals. Navigat ional charts and aids. Alternative communi cation arrangements when radio is inopera tive. Keeping of logs. Frequency bands in accordance wjth International Maritime Organisation specifications. (2) The master of a radio-equipped fishing vessel shall keep a continuous listening watch on VHF Channel 16 or 10 and on 2182 KHz, and while in the fishery waters on 4066.1 KHz. (3) The master of a fishing vessel shall maintain a listening watch for calls from any enforcement vessel or aircraft on a designated frequency. 19. {1) All records, reports or notifications required to be maintained or made under the Decree shall be maintained or made in the English language. (2) In any communication by radio, flag or light between any vessel and an enforcement vessel or aircraft, the signals specified in the "International Code of Signals" published by the International Maritime Organization shall be used. 20. Each industrial fishing vessel when in the fishery waters shall carry appropriate navigational publications, and shall be fitted with such electronic and other aids to navigation as will enable the master of such vessel to ascertain its position within the fishery waters with reasonable accuracy. 21. The master of a fishing vessel which is required under these Regulations to be equipped with a radio shall, if such radio becomes inoperative, make appropriate arrangements for all reports and information required by the Decree to be relayed through the radio of another fishing vessel. PART VIII - FISHING LOGS, REPORTS AND INSPECTIONS 22. ( 1) The master of a licensed fishing vessel shall keep a radio log in 13 Notifica tion of entry into fishery waters. Position, catch and effort reports. Trans shipment and departure reports. English showing dates and times when fishing reports were transmitted. (2) The master shall make available every radio log maintained in respect of that vessel, on demand, to an authorised officer or inspector. 23. (1) The master of a fishing vessel intending to enter the fishery waters shall notify the Director of such entry not more than 48 hours and not less than 12 hours before entry. (2) Notification under sub-regulation (1) shall include for each fishing vessel; (a) the vessel's name and radio call sign; (b) the intended time of entry into and exit from the fishery waters; (c) full details of any catch on board the vessel; (d) the intended date and time of commencement of fishing operations by the fishing vessel; and (e) ~he location where fishing operatipns will commence. 24. The master of a licensed fishing vessel in the fishery waters shall report the vessel's position, catch and effort at least once a week, and at such times and in such manner and form as may be notified to him by the Director. 25. Prior to trans-shipment operations or departure from the fishery waters, the master of a licensed fishing vessel shall report to the Director, in respect of his fishing vessel (a) the total quantity of each specie taken within the fishery waters; (b) if intending to trans-ship, the 14 Post-fishing inspection and delivery of fishing log. total quantity of each species to be trans-shipped; (c) if departing, the proposed date of departure and the expected date and time of arrival of his vessel prior to departure from the fishery waters. 26. ( 1) The master of a licensed fishing vessel shall, prior to departure from from fishery waters, bring the vessel to Freetown or such other place as the Director may specify for the purpose of a post-fishing inspection of the vessel by an authorised officer or inspector. (2) Except as provided in sub regulation (3), the master of a licensed fishing vessel shall deliver to the Director prior to departure from the fishery waters all logs and other reports required to be kept under the Decree. {3) The Director may, taking into account all relevant circumstances, require that specified logs and other reports may be. sent by courier within 72 hours of arrival at the first port after departure from the fishery waters. PART IX - GEAR STOWAGE, FIXED GEAR, FISH AGGREGATING DEVICES Gear stowage. 27. At any time when a fishing vessel is in any area of the fishery waters and (a) is not permitted to fish in that arec1; or (b) is permitted by fishing licence to fish only for certain species of fish or with certain types of fishing gear, then the fishing gear, or so much of the gear as is not required for permitted fishing, shall be stowed in such a manner that it is not readily available for use for fishing. 15 Avoidance of damage to fixed gear. Placing of fish aggre gating devices. 28. (1) The master of a fishing vessel in the fisheries waters shall take all reasonable measures to avoid causing damage to fixed fishing gear marked in accordance with the Decree, pot marks, floating gear, fish aggregating devices, marks and other traditional fishing devices. (2) No fishing vessel shall fish within half a nautical mile of fixed fishing gear position. (3) If a vessel becomes entangled with fixed fishing gear or other object referred to in sub-regulation (1), the master shall (a) undertake to minimise any 4amage caused to the gear; (b) where practicable return the gear to the sea and log the position; (c) make a full report of the incident and steps taken by him to the Director at the earliest opportm:ity. 29. (1) No person shall place a fish aggregating device in the fishery waters except with the permission of the Director and in accordance with such conditions·as he may specify or as are otherwise specified in this Part. (2) In granting permission under sub-regulation (1), the conditions which the Director may specify include the following (a) the method of use of the fish aggregating device; (b) its location; (c) the times during which it may be used; and (d) the markings or colouring to be adopted. 16 Designated fish aggregating device. Marking fish aggregating devices. (3) The permission of the Director under these Regulations shall be in writing and may be in the form of a te~qx or cable whether as a condition or licqnce or otherwise. (4) Permission to place a fish aggregating device shall not co~{er any exclusive right to fish in t;:q vicinity of the device. (5) The master of any vessel placing a fish aggregating device shall notify the Director ~ithin 24 hours of such placement, of the ~ature and location of the device. 30. (1) The Director may, by notice published i~ the Gazette, declare any fish aggregating device to be a designated fish aggr~9ating device for the purposes of th~~e Regulations. (2) Subject to sub-regulation (3),no person shall fish within a radius of one nautical mile from a designated fish aggregating device except with the permission of the Director and in accordance with such conditions as he may specify. (3) The Director may, by notice published in the Gazette, declare that any class of persons who are Sierra Leone citizens may fish within a radius of one nautical mile of a designated fish aggregating device or a class of designated fish aggregating devices. 31. (1) Any fish aggregating device placed in the fishery waters shall (a) be clearly marked with the name of the owner and of the vessel from which such device was placed; ( b) be equipped with a radar reflector and such lights as shall be clearly visible at night from a distance of one nautical mile; and 17 Disposal of unauthorised fish aggregating devices. PART X Application for fish processing licences. Grounds for denial of licence. {c} have such other equipment or markings as the Director may from time to time require. 32. Any fish aggregating device placed in the fishery waters otherwise than in accordance with these Regulations may be used or disposed of in such manner as the Director may decide. ON-SHORE FISH PROCESSING AND MARKETING 33. (1) Each application for a licence to operate a fish processing establlishrnentmade under section 99 of the Decree shall be in writing addressed-to the Director and in the form set out in the Tenth Schedule. (2) Each application to process fish on a vessel in the fishery waters shall be made in writing, addressed to the Director and in such form as he may require. (3) Each licence to engage in fish processing operations shall be in the form described in the Eleventh Schedule. It shall be posted in a conspicuous location and produced for inspection at the request of an authorised officer or inspector. 34. No licence in respect of fish processing shall be issued unless (a) an application has been made in accordance with the Decree and is true and correct in every way; (b} any information requested by the Director and relevant to the proposed fish processing operation has been provided in tl1e manner requested; (c) the prescribed fee has been paid; 18 Fees for fish processing licences. Licence condit ions. Period of vadility of licences. (d) the Director is satisfied that the fish processing establishment or other operation complies with all such safety and sanitary standards as the Decree and the Director by notice in the Gazette shall require; (e) if the applicant has been convicted of any offence under the Decree or any other law relevant to the operation of a fish processing operation, the requirements of the judgment have been fully met. 35. The fees for licences to engage in fish processing operations shall be specified in the second Schedule. 36. Every licence to operate a fish processing establishment shall be subject to the following conditions in addition to any other conditions required under section 99 of the Decree (a) the fish processed shall not exceed the total quota provided for that operation, including those relating to species and quantity; (b) any change in the information submitted in the application form shall be notified to the Director as soon as practicable and in any case not later than seven days from the date of the change. 37. Every licence issued under this Part shall be subject to cancellation in accordance with the Decree, and be valid for a period of not less than two years or not more than five years, as shall be specified in the licence. 19 Cancella tion or suspension of licence. Appeal for non issuance, cancellation or suspension of licences. Inspectors to request information and keep records. 38. The Director may cancel or suspend a licence issued under this Part if he is satisfied that any of the cond.i. tions to which it is subject is not complied with. 39. Any person aggrieved by a decision not to issue, to cancel or suspend a licence may appeal to the Secretary of State within 30 days of the decision. The Secretary of State's decision, which shall not be delegated, shall be final. 40. (1) An inspector appointed under the Decree may request such information and shall keep such records as are authoi:-ised under the Decree or by the Director. ( 2) and records relation to include the Information requested kept by an inspector in fish marketing shall following particulars (a) the name of the seller; (b) the name of the District or Province; (c) the name of the village the seller is from; (d) the number of fish being sold; (e) the destination of the shipment; ( f} the name of the buyer; (g) the date of sale; (h) the date of shipment; ( i) the total weight of species being sold; (j) the price per kilogram; (k) the price of shipment; 20 Returns. Offence. (1) the name of ship or plane; (m) the number of flight or voyage. (3) Any person to whom a request for information is made by an inspector shall promptly furnish such information. 41. (1) For purposes of fishery conservation and management, the Director may require data returns from the sellers or purchasers of such species as he may designate during such period as he may specify. (2) Such returns may include information relating to the following (a) quantity of fish bought or sold; (b) name of the buyer or seller; and (c) origin of species bought or sold. (3) Each person shall promptly furnish such information which may be required under this regulation. PART XI - OFFENCES, FINES AND PENALTIES 42. (1) Any person who contravenes any provision of these Regulations commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine (a) of not more than US$ 5,000 in respect of a foreign or chartered fishing vessel or foreign national; (b) of not more than US$ 1000 in the equivalent amount in Leones on the date of conviction, in respect of a local fishing vessel or Sierra Leone citizen. (2) Where the offence in sub-regulation (1) is a continuing one, a further fine shall be imposed for every day that the offence contiques 21 (a} US$ 1,000 in respect of a foreign or chartered fishing vessel or foreign national; (b) US$ 200, in the equivalent amount in Leones on the date of conviction, in respect of a local fishing vessel or a Sierra Leone citizen. (3} In addition to or instead of the fines described in sub-regulations (1) and (2), any person who contravenes any provision of these Regulations shall be liable to a term of imprisonment not exceeding two years. Revocation. 43. The Fisheries Regulations, 1990 No. is revoked. 15 of 1990. 22 SECOND SCHEDULE (Regulation 2) LICENCE, ROYALTY AND TRANS-SHIPMENT FEE SCHEDULE CATCH AND lA..NDING OBLIGATIONS Sierra Leone CONTENTS PART I LICENCE, ROYALTY AND TRANS-SHIPMENT FEES A FISHING LICENCES - lNDUSTR.lAL FISHERY AL SHRIMP AND CEPHALOPOD TRAWLERS A.2. DEMERSALAND Mm-WATER TRAWLERS (FISH) A.3. PURSE SEINE VESSELS AND PELAGIC TRAWLERS (EXCLUDING TUNA) AA. LONGLlNERS, POLE AND LINE VESSELS (EXCLUDING TUNA) A.5.TUNA PURSE SEINE VESSELS AND TUNA PELA.CIC TRAWLERS A.6.TUNA LoNG•LINE VESSELS A.7.TUNA POLE & LINE Vl'.SSELS J3. FISHERY SUPPORT, PROCESSING, AND Tf'v\NS·Sllll'i,\t::-.:T L!COKES B. I. MOTHERSHlPS 13.2. MOTllERSl!lPS WITH CANO(S/I'OTS(fRAPS/NETS/Li;-.;E FlSHING B.3. PROCESSING VESSELS ll.4. TRANS-Sl-tlPMENT VESSELS C. ARTISANAL FISHERY C. l FIS HI.NG U\NOES / R.tCREATlONAL FlSHlNG D. MISCELlANEOUS FEES D. l. CA.NOE SUPPORT FOR lNDUSTIUAL F!Sl:-HNG VESSE.l.S D.2. TRANS-SHIPll·IENT FROM FISHING VESSEL TO CARRIER 0.3. FISH HEALTH CERTIFICATE D.4. FISH STORAGE AND LAND-BASED PROCESSING ESTABJ..,ISHMENT PART II LANDING OBLIGATIONS FOR CATCH TO BE SOLD IN STERR/\ LEONE A) VESSELS HOLDING A LOCAL L!CENCl'. B) VESSELS HOLDING A FOREIGN L!Cl'.NCE PART Ill BY-CATCH REGULATION FOR SHRJMI' TRAWU:.RS 17 Part I Licence, Royidty and Trans-shipment fees A.Fishing Licences · Induslrial 1-:ishe1 -y Category A 1 & 2: Shrimp & Cephalopod Tra,vlers a)LOCAL LICENCE Cat: AJ/2-LO (!)Licence Fee (a) 12 Months US$ 120 per GRT (2)Royalty Fee US$ 4,800 per vessel b)FOREIGN LICENCE (I) Licence Fee a) 6 Months b)I2 Months (2)Royalty Fee US$ 100 per GRT up to 250 GRT US$ 30,000 per vessel over 250 GRT US$ 180 per GRT up to 250 GRT US$ 54,000 per vessel over 250 Gl1.T (a)6 Months US$ 9,000 per vessel (b) 12 Months US$ 16,000 per vessel Cat: Al/2-FN Category A 3 & 4:: Dcmei:sal & Mid-\Nale.r Tnn•,.rlers (Fish) a)LOCAL LICENCE Cat: A3/4-LO (l)Liccnce Fee (a) 12 Montl,s US$ 96 per GRT · (2)Royalty Fee US$ 1,500 per vessel b)FOREIGN LICENCE {l)Licence Fee (a)6 Months (b) 12 Months (2)Royalty Fee (.i.)6 Months (b)l2 Months US$ 65 per GRTup to 250 GRT US$ 20,000 per vcssclovcr 250 GRT US$ 120 per GRT up to 250 GRT US$ 36,000 per vessel over 250 GRT USS 7,000 per vessel US$ 10,000 per n:sscl Cat: A3/4-FN Category A 5 & 6: Pw-se Seine Vessels & Pelagic Trawlers (excluding Tuna) a)LOCAL LICENCE Cat: A5/6-LO (1) licence Fee (a) 12 Months US$ 45 per G RT (2) Royalty Fee US$ 6000 per vessel b)FOREIGN LICENCE Cat: A.5/6-FN (1) Licence Fee (a) 6 Months US$ 30 per GRT (b) 12 Months US$ 50 per GRT (2) Royalty Fee (a)6 Months (b) 12 Months US$ 5500 per vessel US$ 10,000 per vessel Category A 7 & 8: Longlincrs & Pole and Line Vessels (excluding Tuna) a)LOCAL LICENCE Cat·: A7/8-LO (1) Licence Fee (a) 12 Months US$ 8,000 per vessel (2) Royalty Fee US$ 500 per vessd b)FOREIGN LICENCE Cat: A7/8-FN (1) Licence Fee (a) 6 Months (b) 12 Months (2) Royalty Fee US$ 6,000 per vessel US$ 10,000 per vessel US$ 2,000 per vessel Category A 9 & 10: Tuna Purse Seine Vessels & Tuna Pelagic Trawlers a)LOCAL LICENCE Cat: A9/10-LO ( I) Licence Fee (a) 12 Months US$ l 00 per cubic mctci· of fish hold (2) Royalty Fee US$ 5,000 per vessel b)FOREIGN LICENCE Cat: A9/10-FN (I) Licence Fee (a)6 Months US$ 150 per cubic meter of fish hold (2) Royalty Fee (c) 6 Months US$ 8,000 per vessel 19 Category A J. l: Tuna Long-Line Vessds a) LOCAL LICENCE Cat: Al 1-LO (1) Licence Fee (a) 6 Months US$ 40 per cubic meter of fish hold {2) Royalty Fee US$ 2,000 per vessel b)FOREIGN LICENCE Cnt; Al 1-FN {1) Licence Fee (a) 6 Months US$ 50 cubic meter of fish hold (2) Royalty Fee (a) 6 Months US$ 8,000 per vessel Category A 12: Tuna Pok and Line Vessels a) LOCAL LICENCE Cat: A12-LO (1) Licence Fee (a) 6 Months US$ 40 per cubic meter of fish hold (2) Royalty fee US$ 1,500 per vessel e)FOREIGN LICENCE Cat: Al2-FN (l)Liccncc Fee (a) 6 Months US$ 50 per cubic rnctcr of fish hold (2)Royalty Fee (a)6 Months US$ 8,000 per vessel B. Fishery Support, P(occssing, and Trans-s!·dpment Licences Category l3 l: Mothcrships (Su.pply Vessels) a)LOCAL LICENCE Cat: Bi-LO (l) Licence Fee (a) 12 Months USS 10,000 per vessel b)FOREXGN LICENCE Cat: Bl-fN {l)Licencc Fee (a) 12 Months US$ 20,000 per vessel 20 Category B 2: Motherships with Canocs/l'ots{fraps/Ncts/Linc fishing a)LOCAL LICENCE ( l )Licence Fee (a) 12 Months b)FOREIGN LICENCE ( 1 )Licence Fee (a)6 Months (b)l2 Months Category B 3: Processing Vessels a)LOCAL LICENCE (l )Licence F cc (a)l2 Months b)FOREIGN LICENCE ( l )Licence Fee (a) 12 Months US$ 3,000 per vessel US$ 3,500 per vessel US$ 7,000 per vessel US$ 10,000 per vessel US$ 40,000 per vessel Category B 4: Trans-shipment Vessels n)LOCAL LICENCE (l)Licence Fee (n)6 Months (b) 12 Months b)FOREIGN LICENCE (l)Licencc Fee (a)per Trans-shipment USS 1,000 per vc,,sd US$ 1,800 per vessel US$ 1,000 per vessel C. Registration Fees -Arlisanal Fishery Category C 1: Fishing Canoes/ Recreational Fishing Cat: ll2-LO Cat: 132-FN Cat: B3-LO Cat: 133-FN C.nt: B4-FN (!)Registration Fee Cat: Cl-AR {i) Kru Canoe & Std 1-3 Le 10,000 per canoe, per year (u) Std 3-5 Le 15,000 per cnnoc, per year (iii)Std 5-10 & Ghana 1')1)C Canoe Le 30,000 per canoe, per year (iv)Recreational / Sport Fishing (2)Liccnce Fee (i) Recreation/ Sport fishing 21 Le 30,000 per boat, per year Cat: C2-AR Le 5,000 per licensee, per month D./v1iscellancous Fees Category D l: Canoe Support for Industrial Fishing Vessels (1) Permit Fee Cat: Dl (a)per l Week Le 10,000 per canoe Category D 2: Tra~s-sh..ipmcnt from fishing Vessel to Carrier (1) Perm.it Fee (a) per Trans-shipment (b) per trans-sh.ipment USS l 00 per fi5!1ing vessel US$ l 000 per carrier Category D .'l: Fish Health Certificate (l)Perm.it Fee (a)Forintcrnational Use (b)For Domestic Use US$ 20 per trans-shlpment!export Le 1,000 per certificate Cntegory D 4: Land-based Fish Processing Establishment (l)Pcrmit Fee (a) I 2 Months Le 50,000 per establishment Part II Landi~v Obligations for Catch to be Sole! in Sierra Leone a)Vesscls holding a LOCAL licence shall land: ( l )Shrimp and cephalopod trawlers (n)Fish 80% of total fish c.utch (b)Shri.rnp 5% of total shrimp and/or cephalopod catch (2)All other vessels holdlng a Eccnce of Part I, Category A (a)Fish 60% of total catch (3)Tuna vessels may be exempted b)Vc:sscls holding a FOREIGN licence: shal.l litnd: (l)Shrirnp and cephalopod trawlers (a) Fish 50% of total fish catch (b) Shrimp 3% of total shrimp and/or ccpahalopod catch (2)All other vessels holding a licence of Category A (b) Fish 15% of totul catch (4)Tu.nn vessels may be exempted Part III By-catch Regulation for ShrLmp Trnwlcrs Cat: D2 Cat: D3 Cat: D4 The by-catch for each shrimp or ccphalopod fishing vessel to be retained shall be 20% ma.x.imunt by weight of the total catch. 22 THTiill SCHEDUL& (Regulation 3) APPLlCA TION FOR REGISTRATION OF ARTISAN AL FISUING VESSELS 1) 2) 3) 4) Sierra Leone APPLICANT Name· Address· City: Name of Vessel: Horne Port of Vessel (Landing Site): Chiefdom: Name of Master: Vessel Specifications. Canoe Type: Kw D STD 5-10 STD 1-3 [] Ghana Boat STD 3-5 D Other: Length (m) Year constructed: 0 0 Crew: Fvll-\1me. ........ PZ!rt-\Jr:"le Fish1no Method. Fishing Gear{s) used: Ring Net Gill Net. Surface Drift Gill Net, Surface Set Gill Net, Bottom Drif1 Gill Net. Bottom Set Seach Seine Channel Net Cast Net Long Line Hand Line Other (specify): D 0 0 0 D D D 0 D 0 No. OWNER (if different from Applicant) District: Propulsion: Unmotorised Inboard Outboard :'"iorse Povr'er D D 0 Gear Characteristics: Length (rn) Depth (m) Mesh (mm) Length/Line'. Hooks/Line: ..... . No of Hooks ..... . D D D 0 IJ DECLARATION: !N/e declare that the above inramiution is trnc and correct in every way, ru1d tlwt the pcrrnn(s) named in paragraph I is/an: now the 0\\11cr(s) of the vessel named in this application. Date: Signature: Registration No assigned: ---··-··--·-··-····-····--· ... Sign cd: .. -· ·-·-·--····· ..................... . 23 fOURTH SCHEDULE (Regula!ion 3) Sierr:l Leone CERTfflCATE or ARTISAN,\L FISHING VESSEL R.EGlSTR-\TlON Registration No.: ...................... .. Fee: ................... Leone Name of Vessel: Home Port: Landing Site: ............................................................................ . Chiefdom: ................................... District ......................................... . Type of Vessel: Type of Fishing Gear Owner's Name: Owner's Address: The vessel mentioned above is hereby registered to be operated and navigated within the waters of Sierra Leone • for the purpose of fishing therein and • for the period of one year starting 1 st of January and ending 31 st of December ..... ~ This Vessel Registration Certificate is not transferable! Date: ........................ . Director of Fisheries 24 FiFTH'sct'rEDULft (Regulation 5) Sierra Leone VESSEL lDENTIFICATJO\: MARKINGS 1. Alt \·cssc!s shall be m<1rkcd \\·ith their lntcrnation:il Tclcconununicalions Union (ITU) Radio C;ill Signs (l.RCS). 2. Except ;is provided in paragraph S, vessels not provided with an !RCS shall be marked 11itll the characters allocated by the ITU to the flag State and followed by the licence or registration number assigned by the ffag State. Jn such cases a hyphen shall separate the nationality identification chnractcrs and the licence or registration number identifying the vessel. 3. The numbers 1 and O shall be m·oided by national authorities when alloc,ning li<,:cnce or registrntion numbers in order to aroid con.fusion 11ith the lcllers I and 0. 1. Apan from the vessel's name or idcntiC1catio11 mark ;ind pon or registry. the marking sys1c:m as specified shall be lllc only other \'CSScl identification mark consisting or letters a11d numbers painted on the hu!I or superstructure. 5. The markings shall be prominently displayed ,ll ;!ll times a) on lilc yessel's side or superstructure. pon and starboard: fl:-:1urcs inclined at an angle to tile \'Cssci's side or supcrstnicturc \\oulcl be cons1c!c,cd ;;s suiwblc pro1 idcd lh:u 1hc :ingk of lld:n;,t,on sh;ill nol prc,·cnt sight;11 g of[ilc sign from a1101hcr ,·csscl o, f:,)111 the :11r. b) 011 a deck. but should an awning or otilcr temporary cover obscure 1ilc mark. 1hc awning or COYCT shall also be marked. These m:uks sl1al! be p!accd athwansbips \\ith Lie top of the numbers towards the bow. 6. Marks shall be placed as ltigh as possible above the water line on both sides. Such parts of the hull as the Hare of the bmY m1d the stern shall be avoided. 7. The marks shall a) be placed so they are not obscured by the fishing gear whether stowed or in use; b) be clear of the How from scuppers and overboard discharges including areas which might be damaged or discoloured from the ca1ch of certain species: c) not exreud below the waterline; and d) be cle;ir of any 11Nking lights 8. Boats. skifTs ,111d crafls carried by the vessel for fishing operations shall bear lhc same mark as the vessel concerned, 9. Block lettering and numbering shall be used throughout. l 11. The height (h) of the letters and numbers shall be 1n proporlion lo tile size of the ,·csscl 111 accorda11cc ll'ith (he following: a) for ill arks pl;iced on !he superslruclUre (rn meters) Length of vessel o\·erall 25 m and o,-cr 20 1n but less tll:in 25 m l 5 m but less than 20 m 12 m but less than 15 m 5 m but less than 12 111 under 5 Ill i\!ininium hcig lll of lcttcr5 and numbers 1.0 rn O.S 111 0.6 m 0. 4 Ill O.J m 0.1 m b) for marks placed on deck the height shall be not less than 0.3 m for all classes of vessels of 5 m and over. ll. The length of the hyphen shall be half the height of1he !t::tters and numbers. 12. The width of the stroke for all lellers numbers and tile hyphen shall be h/6. 13. The space between leltcrs and/or numbers shall nol exceed h/--\ nor be less than lti6. l--L The space bct,,·ccn adjacent lcucrs !Jm·ing sloping sides shall not exceed 11./S nor be less than lLi I 0. for exam pie A V. !5. The marks shall be a) 11 hitc on a black background; or b) black on a 1,·hite background. !G. Tile background shall extend to provide a border around ti:c mark of not less than 1116 l 7. Good qualitv pain1s sllall be used throughout 18. Rctro-rdlecli\'e or heat generating substances may be used. pro\'idcd that the marks :nee\ the rcquircmcnrs in this Schedule. · l'>. The marks and background shall be maintained in good co:1ditioa at all Limes. SIKTH SCHEDULE (REGULAnmi 7) LiCENCING OF INDUSTRIAL FISHERY VESSELS S!E:RRA L£0NE An application for a fishing licc:ncc has to be completed by anyone using a motorised vessel over 60 fc:et long and where all or part of the vessel's catch is sold or traded, or by anyone using fixed gear or beach scincs. CONDITIONS OF APPUCATIONS (1) All applications shall be delivered to the office of the Director in Freetown wuess otherwise specified. (2) All applications for a Licence shall be made to the Director th.irty days before the conuncncexnent date. (3) The Director may, at his discretion and lf circumstances perm.it, accept an appllcation made less than thirty days before the corrunencemcnt date o~ the licence. (4) Every application shall be in writing and shall contain aU information rcquireu under these Regulations. In addition any information requlred in any fonn approved by the Director shall be supplied either by the applicant or his duly authorised a.gent by delivery of the application or by t clegram, telex, or facsi:rni.lc. (5) Every application shall be accompanjcd by a) a vessel Registration Cc."tificate; b) an lnternationnl Toru1ag1.: Certific:;itc sho,,,i;ng the gross tonnage issued under the lnte,nat:onal Tonnage Rules for any vessel in respect 0£ which t11e application is made; c) an Engine Manufa.ctur~ Certificate indicating engine pmvcr; d) a remittance for .the prescribed application fee; e) any deposit rcqu.ixcd under Paragraph 7 of these conditions. (6) In tl1e event any vessel is not registered under the flag of a country which is party to the International Maritim.e Organisation Convention on Tonnage Management of Ships 1962, the Director, in his discretion, may accept such evidence as he thin.ks fit of the gross tonnage of th.at vessel and using such n,etho<l of calculation as he thinks fit, convert that tonnage into gross tonnage of that vessel for the purpose of the International Tonnage Rules and licence fee calculation. (7) The director may require that the application be: a) lodged by a specified date; and b) accompanied by a deposit of not more than one-tenth of the llcence fee that would be payable if a licence ·.vcre granted to the applicant, in addition to the application fee (8) Sums .required to be paid under these conditions shall be paid in such a manner as the Director.sh~ll.specify. (9) An application fee (whether or not the licenc.e ls grar,i.tec:1) shall ~~t .be refunded unless the Director otherwise specifies. However, if a licence is granted it shall be applied tovvards payincn-t ·of the fee for the licence. (10) A dq~ osit shall be refunded to the applicant if the licence. is not granted. 27 (11) A liccnscc or his authorised agc:nt in Sic.rra L sonc shall, if rcqufrcd by the Din:etor before or aftcr Ulc issue of the licence, either cxc:c-.;te and nrnintain a bond in an amount and fonn satisfactory to the Direct.or to guarantee compliance ,vith the Decree oi: pi:ovidc such other financial assurances or security as the Director. rnny approve, SEVENTH SCHEDULE (Regulation 7) Sierra Leone INDUSTRIAL flSH.10'.G UCE;-.;CE. APPLIC-\.TlO;--,; Instructions: t Fill in one form for each vessel to be licenced. + Where dotted lines are provided, fi!I in answers in writing (type or print clearly). + Where boxes are provided, tick otf the box next to the appropriate option. t Repeat name and intern<1tional radio call sign of vessel on top of each page. + When providing names in addresses, underline surnames. A) GENERAL To be filled in by Applicant 1.) Name of Vessel: International Radio Call Sign: Port of Registration: Country of Registrnlion Country R eg1strc1tion Number: Operational Base (Country): 2.) Owner of vesse!: Company: Representative: Address: C1\y: Country: 3.) Char1erer of vessel: Company: Representative. Address: City: Country: 4.) Agent in Sierra Leone: Company: Representative: Address: City: 2-9 For official use 0 0 0 0 [] 0 D D 0 Page 2 of Industrial Fishing Licence Application Vessel's Name: ............................. . lnt. Call Sign: B) LICENCE SPECIFICATIONS To be filled in by Applicant For official use 5.) Tyoe of licence requested Local 0 Foreign L1 LO D FN 0 6.) Catego[Y of licence reauested: (A 1) Shrimp Trawler 0 Lie, Cat.: ... , ........... (A 2) Cephalopod Trawler D (A 3) Demersal Trawler (Fish) D (AJB (A 4) Midwater Trawler (Fish) D 1-11 (A 5} Purse Seine Vessel (Excluding Tuna] 0 (A 6) Pelagic Trawler (Excluding Tuna) 0 LO/FN (A 7) Longliner (Excluding Tuna) 0 1/2/3) (A 8) Pole and Line Vessel (Excluding Tuna) D (A 9) Purse Seine Vessel (Tuna) D (A10) Pelagic Trawler (Tuna) 0 (A11) Long Une Vessel (Tuna) 0 (A12) Pole and Line Vessel (Tuna) 0 (B 1) Molhership (TransporVSupply Vessei) 0 (B 2) Mothership with Canoes/Potsrrraps/Nets/Line Fishing fJ (B 3) Processing Vessel D I 7 ) Licence oeriod I 6 r'!icr,:hs C J 2 n~on::-ls '' Other .......... i Period. ......... B) Proposed commencement date oi licence pe~,od Authorized: (Day/Month/Year) .. ' .. / .... ./ .. '.' Start: .... .I .. ' . .I ... ' . 9) Previous licencina of vessel: Not applicable 0 Number of tile last licence held in Sierra Leone ................... .,, ... , .... 10.) Regional licences: Not applicable D Give details (all countries & licence numbers). if vessel holds current fishtng licences elsewhere along the West AFrican coast Country: •••n••••••••••••••• ·················-·- • 0 ~ r O • 0 0 • • 0 • 0 TOO O O O 0 Licence Number: • r •' • • • • • • • • • • • • • •" .................... .., ................. 30 Page 3 of lmJustriat Fishing Licence Applicalion Vessel's Name .............................. . lnL Call Sign: C} VESSEL DETAILS To be filled in by Applicant For official use 11.) /•!lake of vessel: ........................ , .............................. 12 } Type oi vessel: Corresponds lo Trawler: Single 0 Pair 0 Licence Type Purse Seiner·. Single D Group 0 Ye,; D No (] Longliner 0 Pole & line Vessel 0 Mo(hership (Supply Vessel) 0 Process"tng Vessel 0 Carrier 0 Other (specify): ..................... , .................. 13.) Construction: Year: ....... , .. ,, ....... Country ....... -. -~ .. -·· ... '-~ ............. 14.} Leng\h overall (LOA). in rneiers: .................. , 0 15.) Gross registered tonnage (Gi'H) ·············-····· ! ,-1 u I -- ~--~ i 16.) ti\ill. Wood 0 f..!urr.!nurn u Frberglass D Steel 0 D Colour: .... , .......... , .................... 17.) Main enginefs). 0 Number: ...... ,\-lake: ...... , .......... , ................................ , . Engine Power (combined): Unit: HP 0 kW 0 Power: .......... Auxiliai:y engine(s) Number: ...... Make. ................................... ,. ............... Engine Power {combined): Unit HP D kW D Power: ······-··· 18,) Equipment: D Radio channels: HF D VHF D SSB D Radar: yes 0 no 0 Model: ................................ Salilllite Navigator yes D no 0 Model: ••• -· •••• " -~ .................. +• Depth Sounder yes 0 no D Mo de r: .................................. Fish Finder: yes D no D Model: ...................... ----~--· .. 31 Page 4 of Industrial Fishing Licence Application Vessel's Name: ............................. . In\. Call Sign: D) CREW DETAILS To be filled in by Applicant 19.) Vessel Master· Name: Nationality: ............................ . Address: 20.) Fishing Master: Name: Nationality: Address: 21.) Chief Enomeer: Name: Nationality: ............................ . Address. 22) Number of crev.' Sierra Leonean: E) STORAGE/ PROCESSING CAPACJTY To be filled in by Applicant 23.) Storage caoaci!y below deck: Not applicable D Refrigeration method: Ice 0 Refr. Sea Water 0 Air (Coils) D Brine (NaCl) 0 Brine (CaCl) D Other (specify): .................................. Chilled holds: Unit· cubic meter 0 cubic feet D Capacity: ,r,,•,.,.,,,,,,,,,,, Freezer holds: Unit cubic meter D cubic feet 0 Capacity: ·············-····· Blast freezer capacity (kg/24 hours): ··········--------·· Ice machine production (kg/24 hours): ..................... 24.) Storage ca!;!acity O(! deck: Not applicable D Storage capacity in insulated boxes (in kg)· ................... ~ For of'ficial use For atticial use D D Page 5 or Industrial FiSl11f1g Licence Application Vessel's Name: ............................ .. F) 25.) 26.) 27.) G} 28.) 29.) lnL Call Sign: DETAILS OF FISHING GEAR To be filled in by Applicant TyQe of fishina oear onboard: Not applicable 0 Trawl: iJ Number of trawl gears on board: .......... Purse Seine; 0 Number of purse seines onboard; ·········· Deep sea reefs: C Number of reels onboard: •'••~•I O O 0 Trolling: 0 Number of lines onboard: .......... Traps: 0 Number of traps/pots on board: ... -...... Longlining 0 Gi\lnet: 0 Number of g1llnets onboard: -···--···· Details or trawl gear Not applicable D {if licence for a trawl ·;essel is being requested); Gear 1 Gear 2 Gear3 Gear4 Length foot rope (;nj ....... , .. , .. , ...... .......... . ......... Vertical net opening (m) .......... .......... .......... .. ........ Codend mesh size (mm) ., ........ .......... .......... . ........ , Details of curse serm,· Not applicable D (if licence for a purs,, seme vessel 1s being requested) Gear 1 Gear 2 Gear 3 Gear 4 Length (m) .......... .. ........ . ... , ..... . ......... Depth (m) .......... ......... , . ......... .......... Mesh size (mm) ......... ,. . ......... ·········· ........... Mothershii;i SUQQort: Not apphcable D (give details of the vessel by which the purse seiner is supported) Name: ................ , .......................... Call Sign: ............. Details of Support Vessels To be filled in by Applicant Motherships: (Licence Category B. 1) Not applicable D (give details of the vessels supported by the mothership: ) Name: Name: Name: Name: ... Name:. Mothe:rimpsw1lh Canoes: (licence Category 6.2) Number of canoes onboard: .. 33 Call Sign: Call Sign: Calf Sign: Call Sign: Call Sign:. . ...... : ...... Not applicable D · For oC-ficial use D D D For official use D D Page 6 of Industrial Fisl1ing Licence Application Vessel's Name: ............................ .. lnl. Call Sign: H) Miscellaneous To be filled in by Applicant For official use 30.) Has this vessel been involved 1r1 an offence against the Fisheries Decree of Sierra Leone? Yes 0 No 0 II yes, specify: Date: .................... Offence: ················· --················ 31.) Has this vessel been used for driitnet fishing activities within/outside Sierra Leone territorinl waters? Yes 0 No 0 32) ls the owner/charterer of the this ·,essel subject to proceedings under the bankruptcy laws of any jurisdiction? Yes D No D 33.) Are there any joint ventures or other contractual arrangements with or in Sierra Leone in connection with the intended operations? Yes D No D IF yes. provide details •••••••••••••••'H'"'••••••••••••••••••••···r••••••••••••••""""''•••••••••••••• 34 ) Statement of Sierra Leoneen o'.vnershio: Not applicable D Requirernen(s ror (for local licence application only) local licence given The vessel described above ,s ,-1,'\olly owned by Yes 0 No (mark the c1ppropriate answer)· a) a public co:porat100. 2st::,b::shed by or I under the lz: 1N af S:f.:;,~G L.cota~ G i I I b) 00.e or more persor:s v,:·,o are citizens o, Sicerra Leone rJ c) a cooperative. compan}' society or other associalion of persons incorporated or established vnder the laws of Sierra Leone 0 Please note: All applications have to be accompanied by a true copy of the vessel's Registration Certificate; • an International Tonnage Certificate; • an Engine Manufacture Certificate; • a recent side-on photo of tt'\e vessel to be !icenced with name and international call sign of \he vessel clearly written on the back of the photo. Ci !f requested, the Director may waive any of these requirements only if the requested documentation is currently held in Sierra Leone. 34 Page 7 of Industrial Fishing LicenceApplicalion Y!?ss el's- Name: ..... .... , .................... . lrit.·cau ~iqn: ..................... · .... . Statement by Applicant I understand: I am· required to report any changes in any information contained in this application as soon as practicable, but no later than seven (7) days after such change, td the Director. A licence will not be issuea, or a licence issued on the basis of this application is liable to cancellation, if any of the information given is false, incorrect, or misleading. The fee required in Schedule 6 of these Regulations.must be paid before any licence is issued. Place & Date Print Name of Applicant: Position of ApplicanL Date Received: .. ., .. .i. ..... .I ....... Date Accepted: : ...... .I ....... I ...... . Date Rejected: ...... .I ...... .I ... .-.. . Signature of Applicant Owner 0 For official use only: Signature: licence Number: Period: Licence Fee Amount: Royalty Amount: Receipt No. Signature: Charterer D Agent 0 ........ ' ............ 4 .... ~· •••• ., .................... . Reason for Rejection: .............................................. . Signature:, 'EIQHT.'SCHEDVLE (RegJ1at1on 9) Si~rra leone LOCAL INDUSTRIAL FISHING LICENCE Licence Number: LOI ................... . Vessel Details Name of Vessel: Port of Registration: Country Registration Number: Licence Holder Name/Company: Address: City: Licence lnt. Radio Call Sign: Country of Registration: Country: Calegory of Licence: licence Period: Cal. No.: Category: ........................................................... . Month(s): Dale of Flrst Validity (dd/mm/yy): .... .! .... .!.. .. . Dale of Expire (dd/mm/yy) : .... .I .... J ..... The Vessel and the Licence Holder named in this Licence arc hereby \iccnced in accordance ,vith Section 16 of' Lhc National Provisional Ruling Council(.Fisheries Managemen( and Development) Dec1ee 1994 (O use the: said vessel for activities as defined by the category Of licence specified abO\'C in accordance. With rJ1e terms and conditions set out in the Ikcrcc. lhe,Rc~fation's:f;J°u\1!; Licence. · · · This li\:e.nce is ri~{(i~iisJ?f~l?J~~;~nd revokes anfprevious-licence ls1~~~JH~Si~'f'.?:FBilone for 'this vesset ........................ ,. •• . ,r .. ·: - " ' ....... ,-··.-·-·~ D~1J Sierra leone FOREIGN· INDUSTRIAL FISHING LICENCE Licence Number: FN! ................... . Vessel Details Name of Vessel: Port of Registration: Country Registration Number: Licence Holder Name/Company: Address: City: Licence lnt. Radio Call Sign: Country of Registration: Country: Category of Licence: Cat. No.: Category: ........................................................... . Licence Period: Monlh(s): Date of Validity (dd/mm/yy): .... ./ .... .1 .... . Date of Expire (dd/mm/yy) : .... .! .... .! .... . The Vessel and the Licence Holder named in this Licence are hereby liccnced in accordance \\ilh Section 16 or Lhc National Provisfot~al• Rulirig Council (Fisheries Management and Development} Decree 1994 to use the said vessel for activities as defined by the category of licence specified abov·e in accordance with the .terms and conditio.ns set out in the Dccrcc(t.hc Rcgu!ations and this Licence: "r'his ifc~tj~!!,i~:Ji.ot trans.fer;able, a11d revo,ke~ a1;i:y:p,~eviousJicente, Jfstjep in Sierra Leone fof tl:iis''.~'es{et.;' .... •, ·~~ ............................ --- "•• -... ' .. -. NINETH SCHEDULE . (R~gulitfo~ l 7) PART 1 Sierra leone LICENCING OF FISHLOADING AND TRANS-SHIPr-t'IENT Vessels receiving fish by transferral from any other source for the purpose of export from Sierra Leone, whether the fish was caught in the fishery waters or othcnYise, shall comply with the conditions set out in the National Pi·ovisional Rou!ing Council (Fisheries Management and DcYclopment) Decree, 1994, and shall carry out the operation at such place and time and under such supcn-ision as the director may specify. Conditions of Applications (1) All apptications shall be made to the office of Lhe Director in Freetown unless oUtcrwisc spcci.fied. (2) All applications for a licence shall be made to the Director tltiny days before the conuncnccment date. (3) The Director may, at his discretion and if circumstances permit. ar;ccpt an application made less than thirty days but not less than 72 hours before the commencement dale of the licence. (-t) Every application shall be in writing and shall contain all information required under these Rc:gulations. In addition any information required in any form approved qy the Director shall be supplied either by the applicant or his duly authorised agent by de!i\·cry of the application or by telegram, telex, or facsimile. (5) Every application shall be accompanied by a) the date. time and position of entry into tl1e fisl1crics waters; b) catch on board by species and quantity; c) an International Tonnage Certificate showing the gross tonnage issued under the Inrernational Tonnage Rules for any vessel in respect of which the application is made; d) documentation showing the cubic capacity of each hold, between-deck and other space used for the carriage of cargo·. e) a remittance for the prescribed application fee; 0 any deposit required under these conditions. (6) In the event any vessel is nol rcgislercd under the flag of a country which is pany lo the International Maritime Organisation Convention on Tonnage Management of Ships 1962, the Director, in his discretion, may accept such e,idencc as he thinks fit of the gross tonnage of that vessel and using such method of calculation as he thinks fil, convert lhat tonnage into gross tonnage of that vessel for the purpose of the International To,mage Rules and licence fee calculation. (7) The. director may require that the application be: a) lodged by a specified dale: and b) accompanied by a deposit of not more than one-tenth of the licence fee that \\'ould be payable if a Hccnce were granted to the applicant. in addition to the application fee. (8) Sums requir cg to be paid under these. con ditions shall" be oaid in such-a manner as the Director shall specify. (9') A11;:aP.plisati9n fee (whether or not th? licence js;gr~rited),,shi),11 not b~ rdun;"<te1Jnlt::stthe Director otJ1e11vise <".--.' ,o,-,•• ,,<c i;f,f,,,/•''t; • • <" ~ , • •, ,<·,.-,,,, S• -,.,~·~,","·• • •, ' ; • . ,• !bt .J,.-;,:,';'.;.,.)-, ~,·-.h· > ,••' • , ' specifiesi flp\h:ver; if a licence is granted it shall be~foplie 1J.!to,,1ards )jayJ"I1en.t.of:lli,eJeeJor' the licence. t=i:o)·-'A'.!M'posWsh'hH be reftillded li;i the applicaiif it:lli~i'kenc~;fa·11o(g rarited: ( I: 11 . fI:Hc,(!riSe~or,hfs;authorised aMrit Ln'ti~tr;i:.E\'!Oi\(!tl~B:hfth~"tlu.ired 0 b{~e.D~~eft1?!~e19re or after-1.he issue of. tft¥n1.sf?}.:g{~~l}{~t}~ectite and ~a,i~t~i1 fo~i~din'fiif1~~§!~?lfii~T>ig~tiitt?t,t,:.t<i 11e D!r~ctor to. gugran"tee ~ompJ1anc.e:w1tI1 U1e Decree or provide such oilier financtal-assuranc.e~-or se.cuntY. asJhe Director may approve. APPLICATION FOR FISH LOADING"i1.ND TRANS~SH!PMENT LICENCE Sie2::ra Leone !1tstructions: • Fill in one form for each vessel f trans-stiipment to be liccnced. ~ Where dotted lines are providPd, fill in ;,nswers in writing (type or pdnt clearly). t Where boxes are provided, lick off the box next to the appropriate option. <> Repeat n;imc and international radio call sign of vessr:I on top of e,;ch page. ~ Wlwn providing names in addresses, underline surnames. A) General Intl. Rar.io Cai: S:g,, Length Overall (in r.i)· GRT Rcgisier,:d in· Port Country ...................... . Peg. No '2.) Owner of Vessel Charterer (if diifcrent from Owner) Comp;iny. Repres12nt2tive /\ddiess: City: Country. >---'----~------·--··~--------~-----------·~-----~----------! 3.} Agent in Sierra Leone: Company: Representative: Address: City'. 4.) Type of trans-shipment-licence requested: Local D Foreign D Ucence period: (local Jicence:onlyX, 6 rno ri![~' 0: 12 months D Other: .......... , .. -." Note: Applic::alion (oi: E;i toreign}ic.ehb'eis-automatii;a/ly limitecfl6 9.ne /rans-shipment peFlicence: ; • , , . >' .,.. , s < :, ~' ''S• 'I~,-~..... ,,, •'" f , ~·< •· • • '° : , " C 6.) Proposed commencemenfdat,\of lid~nce period U)f. frans~sliipment (Day!Month/Y ear}: ... .J .. j; ...• Page 2 of Trans-Shipmenl Licer1ce Aµplicalion Vesse\'s Name: ............................. . 111!. Call Sign: B) Trans-shipment I Loading Details 7.) Trans·shipment / Loading 0 Export D Both 0 1 8) 9.) 10.) C) 11.) Place of trans-shiprnent / loading operation: Fish Species lo be loaded/ trans-shipped: Quantity of Fish to be loaded / trans-shipped: National Ownership Declaration Statement of Sierra leonean 0l'inershio (ior \oca! licence application only): The vessel described above is wholly owned b·F a) b) c) a public corporation established by or under the law of Sier;2 Leone one or more persons who are citizer.s of Sierra Leone a cooperative. company soc1e\y or o,~er assoc,at1on of persor.s incorporated or established under ,he !a,.vs cf Sierra i..eone Statement by Apolic2nt I trnderst;rnd: 0 0 i am ;equired to report 2ny changes in any infcr::,2t,on cor.tsrned 1n this 2.pplrc2tior, as soon as prac,icable. bu: :10 later than seven (7) days after such change. ,-c the D:rec,or A licence will no\ be issued. or a licence issued on the basis of ,his applicaUon is liable to canceilat1on. if any· cf the inforination give:n is false, inconecl, or rr11s:e2ding The fees requirfed in Schedule 2 of these Regu!at1ons rr-.us: be p21d bef::..re any licence is issued Place & Date Print Name of Applicant: Position of Applicant: Date Received: ...... .! ...... .I ...... . Dale of Issue: ...... ./.; .... .! ...... . Date of Expiry: ...... .! ...... .! ...... . Dale Rejected: ...... .I ...•.. .I ...... . Signature of Applicant Owner 0 Charterer o Agent O For official use only: Signature: Licence Number: Licence Fee Amount: Receipt No. Reason for Rejection: ...................... ... .: .................. . Signature: 40 ~ ... CJ c: 1) 1 -· ---~ · i·~ ; ; C\ t~ ·--·~---- i ---L ..... ~ ~~----· :- . ~, ~,' - ,.-.. • ~'-'' V 1......, ~ f-1 Dl l (1'. (~r~ I; f':, ', '. ,.: ',. ::-··· ....,1,..1 ••• n1c Vessel ~i1:.d the Lrcc11cc 1 lcdd~: ;;:!;,;:: .. : .1: 1i;:s L1c~:1.:-..:: :~::-~ ~-.-... r..:~) ii.:c1:ce:d ,n ;:c.=ord;:.nc:.: v-,ith .c .. ~:.:sli•:-1~ ! ~. '~, the N~Hion:1i P1c1\iSi·L111~!l Ruling Cc,u:t..:d ,, ;:-;~:i...::1--:-~ ~-~tlil.\~.::~~21:i a:11:.I ~Jc\·~ioµ:nci11) :)c:ciCC i~J9-t ~(J t;:--;.: · 1:. s,1id \Csscl for C1slt l0:id1ng / u:ins-shq:;:1-~:., :1: :,-::cr,i:rn:::c ·,,.:,.L ::1c terms ;rncl co:1d!t1on, set oul iii tile: Dc,rc:i the Rq!,ulations and Lll1s Licence. : :- .,l\..,i~·c ,,., .1n:-· :n:,if:1'.:\'.!0:1 conl;tin·~(i on 1\\.:. :1ppli~all8!\ fGrnl furl::,: licence must be nouiicd to the Director of !'!,lh.:i1cs \\:thin sc\c11 \7) dais Tlus licence is not t~ansfc,abk. :u1J revokes an) pre\ ious licence to load or trans-slup rish in the fislicry \Yatcrs of Sierra Leone. PART IV Fish Loading/ Trans-Shipment DECLARATION OF QUANTITIES OF flSH SPECIES ON BOARD ON ARRIVAL This form must be completed and delivered to the office of the Licencing Officer within 24 hours of arrival and before any fish is received from any source Species How Processecl Quantity on Board in Processed Form (in metric tons} , -------------------r i I ~~ . ' -~~-- ~- ~~ = ~ - - -- -- --· -- -- -- -T, - ------- ---~- ~~-----·- - ---- -;-- --- -- - -· - --- ----- --. . ' . ~ ~ L - --- • ----~ r - ~ -- -- --~~ ~---------------------------------------' ' I : --------------------~-------------------~ Name of Vessel: lnl!. Radio Call Sign: Narne of Master: Naiionality Position of Berth: ........................................... . Date and Time of Arrival: ................................ . Date of Departure: ........................ ., ............ . Date of Declaration: Signed: (Master /Agent) 42 I PART \I Fish L.oadinq / Tra.ns--$hiornent 0ECLAR/o.TIO,J OF Qu.-".,HITi!:S OF FISH SPECIES Oi·i GOMW 0~ DEP1\RTUR[: Tn1s forn1 rnus~ 'ue con1pletc(1 ~":i':J Ot:.~L·.re,-f:..::; io th2 c;rtce of ~t";c· Licc;1cinQ Off! 1:2r uefore ihe J1cc-;1·1s~:c~ vessel cjepcnts trcrn 2ny pon 0r ii<:rl-1our. \Jr ihc f 1.sr1ecy v.J.::\s;s c[ St(:rrc ~Eun2 Species Hov; ProcessecJ ~---~--------------~. ·--·-·-,s --- Quantity on Board~ in Processed Form i, , (in metric tons) i ~·-r>-••-~ ····--1 I j -- -- - - - -· - -· - - -- • - I t·fame of Vessel N2.t1onal:ty Dale of Departure: D;itc of Dcclarat1on: Signed: 43 i I 1 I (Master /Agent) t ! I YA.Kl VJ Fish i ,"' s. ~u I: t"· C" ,' L-Uf--'~ : !", .. 3 DECL.ll.H/1.TIOi·l OF SPECIES TR/'.>.i,SFERPf:D TO OTHER VESSELS Q,c;: 0Tt-lEr--/'l/iSE DlSFOSED Qi: T/iis form mus, be cornpietcd and deiivered to ;;1e o:w::e o; t:12 l.1cer1c,r:g O!'.,cer 2,, iiou:s r;.rio, ,o sucl1 tra11sie; or d1spos?I I live VI/eight (rn ions) ProcessecJ (in tons) r:lethod of Processing '"' --·- --- -----~---------~---1-·- -~----- -- ------·-··-----------------··. Vessell P!:ice to wl1ich Fisli 1s Tr;-rnc;ferrcu I I I ... ! -- --- J i i. - - --- - - .. ---------1 I L --·------~------------ --~ foi 1ne\ii0ds of dispos,11 other than \ransicr to :,no::,cr '· c~.::"'1, pi(;:;sc .si.:pply details on li1e reverse of t111s form Name of Vessel. 1:1:1. F:::,c10 Ca!! Sign. Name of Master: Date of Declarat,on S:gnec:· (/\'1aster i.L\gent) TENTH SCHEDULE (Regulation 32) APPLICATION FOR FISH PROCESSU\G ESTABLISUl\JEi\T ucD-;CE Sierra Leone lns!ructions: <} Fill in one form for each establishment to be liu,nced. a} Where dotted lines are provided, fill in 2.nswers in wr,tin9 {type o; print cle:irly). t- \."\/here boxes are provided. tick off the box next :a ~he 3pprop.·i:.tt: option. • V'/hen providing n,:,mes in ~ddresses, under:ine surnames. Application for a licence to operate a fist, export processing estab!isl1ment at the /\) Genera! A.ddress C,iy 2.) Address of Est2bhs~rnent ------ .................. '"······ .. . . . ... 1 3 ) Licence oeriod 4.) (Note: The penod for the requested i1cence must be a minimum of two years and can not exceed a period of more than five years') Number of years: Proposed commencement dale of licence permd (Day/MonthfYear): .... .I .... ./ ..... 45 Page 2 or Processing Licence Applical1on Estac11snrn1=nrs Nan1e ··-··········"•, .................. . "'. 8) Operational Detaiis 5.) 6) 7) 8.) 9 i Fish soecies to be orocessed: Sources of S•,ipoly (attach full description 1f space inadequa,s·) Products Nature of Processing Ooerat1on (attach fu!i descnption Jf space inade-qu2te; C!eanl:ness and S;crc1\at1on (ctt2ch fu\l clescnph:in of cons~ruct1cn ~ 1C I 3T1 r-::-q 1.J :s-:~ ~'.) i::;;-::,r: ?..-:, cn2;1g~s i;·: 2-:;y :r-,10·.-:·-~::. ,- ,.; c::,:--1:~:;.-~~~) ir- :·~ .. -, -::~~ ~ b~.·: P') 12~-?~· :t1:-;:1 5C.'5-,-~ (:-:, d~/5 2f:,:;r :'.:JCh ,:;·;;;:;~,~;."::, :D ;,-,C :1--2c:o,· L"' :;:::1;:n.:G v,Y .~,u; ::J::-: 1-::~s:,.,;~5. or 2 \;ci:::1cs :ss: ;,:?.-C: cr1 !he: j2s1s o~ :h:s ; ;· .. :, :...?.: .:,:-, .,c.;:..::.· 1c C~",..:,:-l:s;1ori. 11 E:~i:,-' ,:;; the !.i'.cr;-;7 2tJon J~,.,:.::r. 1:s faise. inccrrt:c:. er 1--;iisleZ:::·J.~19 Place & Dale Print Name of .:"\pplican! Position of Applicant Dale Received: Date of Issue. Date of Expiry: Dale Rejected: ...... .I ....... I ...... . ······ ./. ..... .!. ..... . ...... .I ...... .I ...... . ...... .! ...... ./ ....... Signature of . ..\;:ip!1c";:\ Owner 0 For official use only: Signature: licence Number Licence Fee Amount Receipt No. Lessee '7 Directo1 D Reason for Rejection: ·"····--········-- ......................... . Signature: 46 ELEVENTH SCHEDULE (Regulation 32) Sierra Leone Fish Processinq Establishment Licence Licence Holder Name of Establishment: Name of Representative Address of Eslab:ishrnenl: City: Licence Details Period: Years: Species authorised lo be processed: Quantities autho;·ised to be processed: Source of Supply: Autt10rised Processing Methods: Licence Number: Date of First V:il:C:ily (dd/mm/>'Y): Dat2 of =:xpiry (jcJ/rnrn/yy) : ... . .! .... ./ .... . ..... / ... ../. ... . Tli; Licence Holder named in this Licence is hereby liccnccd in accordance with Section 101 of the National Provisional Ruling Council (Fisheries Management and Development) Decree l 994 to use the premises described below as a fish processing establishment in accordance with the terms and conditio1is set out in the Decree. the Regulations a11d this Licence. Any change in any information contained on the application fonn for !his licence must be notified to the Director of Fisheries within seven (7) days. This licence is not transferable. Date~ Direclor or Fisheries 4'7 CATEGORY B4: Transhipment Vessels A. CARRJER I. Licence Period a. 6 months b. 12 months c. Transhipment/Carrier B. TRANSHIPPING FISHING VESSELS l. Fishing Vessel Transhipµing a. With Sierra Leone fishing licence b. With foreign fishing licence c. Transhiprnent/Carrier CATEGORY B5: Supply Vessel I. Licence Period a. 12 months Licence Fees US$6,000 per vessel US$10,000 per vessel US$! ,OOO per carrier per transhipment Licence Fees USS l 50 per vessel per transhiprnent US$300 per vessel per tranship.ment USS 1,000 per carrier per transhipment Licence Fees USS 1,000 per vessel CATEGORY Cl: Fishing Canoes/Recreational fis'.ll1w1l,ine Fishing Catego1y a. Kru Canoe b. STD l-3 Canoe c. STD 3-5 Canoe d. STD 5-10 (snapper, herring, etc.) e. STD 5-10 (shark & others) f. Ghana Type Canoe (herring) g. Ghana Type Canoe (shark & others) h. Recreational/Sport Fishing 1. Beach Seine Canoe J. Beach Seine Canoe (fololo) CATEGORY D - MISCELLANEOUS CATEGORY DI: Canoes Support for Industrial Vessels l. Category a. Canoe Permit Licence Fees Le 10,000 per vessel per year Le 15,000 per vessel per year Le25,000 per vessel per year Le40,000 per vessel per year Le60,000 per vessel per year LeS0,000 per vessel per year Le70,000 per vessel per year Le60,000 per vessel per year Le60,000 per vessel per year Le30,000 per vessel per year Permit Fees Le20,000 per canoe per week MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND MARINE RESOURCES LICENCE FEES, EFFECTIVE 1st JANUARY, 2001 PART 1 LICENCE, ROY AL TY AND TRANSHIPMENT FEES A. FISHING LICENCES - INDUSTRIAL FISHERY CATEGORY A 1 & 2: Shrimp and Cenhalopod Trawlers l. 2. Licence Period a. 6 months b. 12 months Rovalty Period a. 6 months b. 12 months c. I 2 months Concessionary) Key. CRT = Gross Registered Tonnage Licence Fees US$150 per GRT up to 250 GRT US$40,000 per vessel over 250 GRT · USS200 per GRT up to 250 GRT USS60,000 per vessel over 250 GRT Rovalt)' Fees USS 10,000 per vessel USSl 8,000 per vessel Oiscretional out not iess than USSS,000 per vessel CATEGORY A 3 & 4: Demersal and Mid-WaterTr2wlers (Fishi l. 2. Licence Period a. 6 months b. 12 months Royalty Period a. 6 months b. 12 months Key: GRT = Gross Registered Tonnage· Licence fees USS 120 per GRT up to 250 GRT 0S$35,000 per vessel over 250 GRT US$150 per GRT up to 250 ORT US$40,000 per vessel over 250 GRT Royalty Fees US$10,000 per vessel US$15,00Q per vessel CATEGORY: Tuna Fishing Vessels A. TUNA PURSE SEINERS 1. Licence Period a. 3 months b. 6 months c. 12 months B. TUNA LONG LINERS l. Licence Period a. 3 months b. 6 months c. 12 months Licence Fees US$ l 2,000 per vessel US$15,000 per vessel US$18,000 per vessel Licence Fees USSS,000 per vessel USSl0,000 per vessel USS 12,000 per vessel C. PURSE SEINERS FOR SMALL PELAGICS Licence Period Licence Fees a. 12 months USS15,000 per vessei J;l. FISHERY SUPPORT AND PROCESSrNG LICENCES CATEGORY BI: Mothers hips l. Licence Period 1-,icence Fees a. 12 months USS20,000 per vessel CATEGORY B2: Mothership with Canoes/Potsffraps/Nets/Line Fishing I. Licence Period a. 6 months b. 12 months CATEGORY B3: Processing Vessels I. Licence Period a. 12 months Licence Fees · US$5,000 per vessel TJS$ l 0,000 per vessel Licence Fees US$40,000 per vessel CATEGORY D2: Fish Health Certificates l. 2. Product ofindustrial Origin ,L From Industrial Fishing Trawler b. From Industrial Shrimp Trawler Product for Domestic/Personal Use a. Fish/Shellfish minimum b. Fish up to 10 kg c. Fish above 10 kg d. Shellfish up to l O kg· e. Shellfish above I O kg Certificate Fee US$100 per vessel per transhipment US$200 per vessel per transhipment Certificate Fee (Minimum Le2000 per certificate Le300 per kilo per certificate Le500 per kilo per certificate L,e600 per kilo per certificate Ld,000 per kilo per certificate CATEGORY D3: Land-based Fish Processing Establishments I. Permit Period a. 12 months Pennit Fee Le300,000 per Establishment PARTIL LANDING OBLIGATIONS FOR CATCH TO BE SOLD IN SIERRA LFOJ-<E \. ;,HRlMP AND CEPHALOPOD TRAV/!: :-~;; :; a. Fish b. Shellfish 2. FISH TRAWLERS a. Fish b. Shellfish 3. HJNA VESSELS a. By-catch 4. SMALL PELAGIC\ VESSELS a. By-catch 60% of torn] fish catch 5% of total shellfish caich 30% of total fish catch 3 % of by ca\ch 10% ofby catch MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND MARINE RESOURCES FISHERJES MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT ACT (1994) ADMINISTRATIVE FINES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE ACT (EFFECTIVE 1ST JANUARY, 2001) OFFENCE A.DMlNISTRA,TIVE FINE l, Fishing inside the Inshore Exclusion Zone (IEZ) $15,000 2. Fishing during closed seasons $50,000 3. Fishing with illegal mesh sizes $15,000 4. Use of explosive electrical shock devices, fish poisons, etc. $15,000 5. Illegal transhipment in the high seas.). $30,000. 6. Falsification of records $30,000 ~ 1---- Failure to submit reports or allow Observer to relay reports S 15,000 7. i (Radio and Written). I I 8. Failure to have a Fisheries Observer onboard )il0,000 - 9. Failure to have vessel logbook onboard S 10,000 10, Failure to have 45% local crew onboard Sl0,000 ·-) ~ l l .. Fishing without a valid fishing licence; S200,000 l I Confiscation of the vessel, fishing gear and al! the catch, plus ' I maximum fine. L 12. Failure to tranship at designated transhipment points : $10,000 -~~-] ' i l 3. I Failure to fulfil catch landing obligation for the local market I Sl0,000 , ' ~4. Any other offence other than the above I S!0,000 , ! Please note that: I. 11. lll. I