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Fiji

Table A: -Limits of territorial seas, fishing zones and exclusive economic zones-

STATE TERRITORIAL SEA FISHING ZONE ECONOMIC ZONE
**Fiji 12 mi (1977) - 200 mi (1981)


Table B: -Licence fees, bilateral agreement or joint venture requirements and nationality criteria-

STATE Licence fees, royalties and others local currency Requirements concerning bilateral framework agreements or joint venture participation Nationality criteria for fishing vessels
FIJI LEGISLATION
Fee = F$ 50 plus 5% of landed value of catch.
(Minister has power to exempt)
(Marine Spaces (Foreign Fishing
Vessels) Regulations 1979, req. 10)

AGREEMENTS
Treaty on Fisheries between Governments of certain Pacific Island States and U.S.A., renewed on 15 June 1993 for 10 year extension, to be reviewed after 5 years.
Note: See entry under Australia for global amout of fees and share between the Pacific Islands no parties.

   LEGISLATION
Fiji fishing vessel defined as any fishing vessel which is registered in Fiji or whose operations are based in a place in Fiji, and which is wholly owned by a natural person who is a citizen of Fiji, or by a company which is at least 30% owned by Fiji citizens and incorporated in Fiji.
(Fisheries Regulations. as amended 1990 under the Fisheries Act 1978, Chapter 158 of the Laws of Fiji)


Table C: -Coastal State requirements for foreign fishing-

STATE Foreign fishing vessel licence conditions
(other than reporting requirements) including observers, bonds, etc.		 Logbook, and reporting requirements foreign fishing
FIJI LEGISLATION
Licence conditions may include:
-determination of fishing area, periods and type and method of fishing;
-requirements concerning local landing and processing;
-acceptance of Fiji trainees on board;
-acceptance of Fiji observers on board;
-requirement that vessel carry specified identification marks and position-fixing equipment.
(Marine Spaces Act 1977, sect. 12)
-Flag state to appoint fisheries representatives through whom all communications are to be made. (Reg. 4)
-These fisheries representatives must submit a fishing plan regarding proposed operations of vessels flying their countries' flag, including proposed fishing areas, estimated times of entry and departure from zone, duration of plan, probable ports of call, proposed transhipments, proposed landings of catch, proposed support operations. (Reg. 5)
-Minister may require proportion of catch be landed for processing at a port in Fiji. (Reg. 10(3))
-If there are changes in licence conditions, licence to be delivered for endorsement within 72 hours of vessel's entry into a Fiji port. (Reg. 12)
-Suspended or cancelled licences to be surrendered within 72 hours of receipt of notice. (Regs. 13 and 14)
-Licence to be produced on demand. (Reg. 15) licence to be maintained in good condition on board vessel. (Reg. 16)
-Compulsory port inspection upon entry into zone and prior to departure, unless exemption granted by Permanent Secretary. (Regs. 19 and 20)
-No vessel to be used for fishing before clearance to fish is given by Fisheries officer. (Reg. 19)
-Vessel to fly the flag of the country where registered. (Reg. 22)
-Vessel to display call sign, legible from sea and air, m specified form. (Reg. 23)
-Vessel to display lights and shapes required by International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. (Reg. 24)
-Vessel to carry English interpreter. (Reg. 26)
-Vessel to carry latest edition of International Code of Signals. (Reg. 27)
-Vessel to stow gear when in area not authorized for fishing (Reg. 30)
-Transhipment of catch at sea is prohibited unless authorized in advance. (Reg.31)
-Discharge of substances liable to cause harm to fish or marine mammals, to obstruct fishery equipment, or to create hazards to navigation are prohibited. (Reg. 32)
-Vessel to permit boarding by observers and enforcement officers and to put into port upon request for such purpose. Vessel to allow observers and fisheries officers full access to equipment, records and fish, and to allow observer to make tests, etc., in addition to providing assistance, food, and accommodations for said observers and officials. (Reg. 34)
-Vessel to comply with enforcement officers' instructions. (Reg. 36)
(Marine Spaces (Foreign Fishing Vessels) Regulations. 1979)
AGREEMENTS
Treaty on Fisheries between Governments of certain Pacific Island States and U.S.A., renewed on 15 June 1993 for 10 year extension, to be reviewed after 5 years.
-The operator and each member of the vessel's crew shall allow and assist an observer designated by the Pacific Island parties. (Annex 1, part 6)
-Application form contains: full name of vessel, vessel radio call sign, regional register number of vessel, full names and addresses of each person who is an operator, full name and address of insurer, whether owner or charterer is insolvent, and whether operator or vessel has been involved in a treaty violation. (Schedule 1)
-Internal waters, archipelagic waters and territorial seas of Fiji and Rotuma and its Dependencies are closed areas.
(Source ILM, July 1987)		 LEGISLATION
Licence conditions may require reporting of catch and effort, as well as vessel position reports.
(Marine Spaces Act. 1977, sect. 12)
-Notification of proposed entry into zone must be given to Permanent Secretary at least 24 hours in advance. (Reg. 18)
-Notification to include description of vessel, including vessel name, call sign and country of registration, location of entry, port to which vessel will proceed for inspection, fish on board (species, quantity and condition). (Reg. 18)
-Permanent Secretary must be notified on proposed port calls at least 24 hours in advance. (Reg. 21)
-Vessel to maintain ship's log and separate fishing log in English in form provided or approved by Permanent Secretary, with daily entries of effort, fishing method and areas, catch (Reg. 25)
Fishing log to be forwarded to Permanent Secretary within 72 hours of arrival in Fiji port. (Reg. 25)
-Vessel to make daily reports to Permanent Secretary regarding details of vessel and position. (Reg. 28)
-Vessel to make weekly reports of quantity of each species of fish taken during previous week and area where caught. (Reg. 28)
-National fisheries representative to give notification of filling of quota. (Reg. 29)
(Marine Spaces (Foreign Fishing Vessels) Regulations, 1979)
AGREEMENTS
Pacific Island States/United States Treaty on Fisheries signed April 1987
Licensing area reports to the administrator:
(A) Port departure and entry into port for unloading:
- report type (LBEG for port departure to begin fishing and LFIN for port entry for unloading)
- date
- call sign
- port name
- catch on board by species (in short tons)
(B) Weekly reports
- report type (WEEK)
- date
- call sign
- position (to one minute of arc)
- catch on board by species
(Schedule 4, part 1)
Reports to national authorities
(A) Zone entry and exit
- report type (ZENT for entry and ZEXT for exit)
- date
- call sign
- position (to one minute of arc)
- catch on board by species
(B) Port entry reports
- report type (PENT)
- date
- call sign
- estimated time of entry into port (GMT)
- port name
(Schedule 4, part 2)
Other national reporting requirements
(A) While in Fiji fisheries waters, daily position reporting including name, call sign and country of registration of craft, and position at that specified time; and
(B) While in Fiji fisheries waters, weekly report of catch by species. (Schedule 4, part 3)
(Source: ILM, July 1987)


Table D: -Compliance control and reporting conditions-

- For key to alphabetical code see page preceding this table.
- Numbers represent periodicity of reports(in days / hours) or deadlines For submission of reports; W = weekly; D = daily; M = monthly; R = on request .
% = Reports must be made every 3 days for vessels from Norway, Sweden and Faroes when fishing for herring, weekly when fishing for other species .
O = Logbook to be filled out(radio report to be made) after every fishing operation .
* = Country is a part to the South Pacific FFA arrangement which stipulates that licences will not be issued to foreign fishing vessels unless those vessels are listed in good standing on the FFA - maintained regional register of fishing vessels .

COMPLIANCE CONTROL AND OTHER CONDITIONS

A . Vessel to bear specified identification markings
B . Licence / permit to be carried on board
C . Vessel to board observers as required
D . Vessel to submit fishing plan
E . Vessel to put in for port inspections on entry / departure from zone
F . Vessel to carry specified position fixing equipment / transponders
G . Vessel owners to appoint local legal agents
H . Flag state to appoint national representative
I . Vessel to post performance bond / guarantee / deposit
J . Vessel to carry interpreters
K . Vessel to Seek prior authorization for transhipments
L . Vessel to stow gear while in area where not authorized to fish
M . Requirements concerning local landing / processing of catch
N . Requirements concerning protection of local fisheries / gear
O . Requirements concerning employment / training of coastal state nationals in crew

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

P . Reporting on or prior to entry into the zone
Q . Reporting on or prior to departure from the zone
R . Reporting on commencement or cessation of fishing operations
S . Reporting on or prior to entry into coastal state ports
T . Timely reporting on position
U . Timely reporting on catch and effort
V . Maintenance of fishing logs .
W . Submission of logbooks / catch reports : - on request / as required / at specified intervals
X . Submission of logbooks / catch reports : - on entry into port
Y . Submission of logbooks / catch reports : - on / after completion of voyage / end of permit
Z . Controls over transitting of zone by unlicensed foreign fishing vessels

COASTAL COUNTRIES A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
FIJI* X X X X X X   X   X X X X X   X24 X   X24 XD XW XD X X72    


Table E: -Penalties for unauthorized foreign fishing-

STATE FINES IMPRISONMENT FORFEITURE
FIJI F$ 100 000 NO Vessel, gear and catch: Court may order.

 

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