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Table A: -Limits of territorial seas, fishing zones and exclusive economic zones-
| STATE | TERRITORIAL SEA | FISHING ZONE | ECONOMIC ZONE |
| **Tanzania | 12 mi (1989) | - | 200 mi (1989) |
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 |
| TANZANIA | LEGISLATION -Export tax (royalty) of 5% ad valorem, is charged on every consignment. -Fishing vessel registration and transfer fee shall be charged, according to the mode of fishing operation ownership, and level of investment in terms of shore based fish processing facilities which have been approved according to the Fishery Policy. Registration fee: 1) Prawn trawlers: for vessels from 21 up to 150 GRT = (i) US$20 000: (ii) US$40 000; 2) Fin fish vessels:- for vessels between 11.m in length and 300.m = (i) from US$500 up to US$3 000; (i, from US$1 000 up to US$16 000; - for vessels above 301 m = (i) US$4 000; (i/) US$18 000; 3) Sport fishing vessels: (i) and (ii) = US$100. -Fees for Fishing vessel licence shall be charged according to GRT ownership and level of investment (see supra). Fishing vessel licence fee: Trawler or vessel for ordinary fish: -for vessel between 21 and 400 GRT = (i) from US$18.8/GRT up to US$62.5/GRT; (i/) from US$45/GRT up to US$150/GRT; -for vessel above 401 GRT = (i) US$68.8; (ii) US$165; Sport fishing vessel: (i) and (i/) = US$20. Licence fee by species caught and fish products: -for crustaceans fished by trawlers between 21-150 GRT = (i) from US$18.8/GRT up to US$31.3/GRT; (ii) from US$45.0/GRT up to US$75.0/GRT; -for ordinary fin fish caught by: vessel between 21-400 GRT = (i) from US$9.4/GRT up to US$31.3; (ii) from US$22.5/GRT up to US$75.1; - vessel above 400 GRT = (i) US$34.4/GRT; (ii) US$82.3/GRT. -for species and fish products listed (in form 6, part C, sched. 3) = (i) and (jr) US$420. Note: (i)(ii) Distinction is made between individuals/companies (i) with approved shore based fish processing facilities; (ii) without approved shore based fish processing facilities. (Fisheries (General Amendment) Regulations of 1994, schedule 3) |
LEGISLATION -Joint fishing ventures may be formed between foreign and local companies. -Agreements should exist between Tanzanian Government and vessel owners or operators. -Foreigners must comply with the Investment Promotion (Protection) Policy and must invest not less than US$ 250000. |
LEGISLATION Local fishing vessel defined as fishing vessel registered or licensed under Fisheries Regulations which is wholly owned by one or more Tanzanian citizens or by a company having its principal place of business in Tanzania. This includes government fishing vessels. |
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 |
| TANZANIA | LEGISLATION -Same general requirements and licensing system as for national fishermen. -Restrictions may be set regarding fishing methods, use of gear, nets, etc. closed seasons, minimum length or size of species (Sect. 18) -Vessels to bear visible identification marks. (Sect. 6) -All non-target species are to be landed for local use. (Fisheries (General) Regulations. 1973) -Fishing trawlers above certain characteristics (25 m. length, 150 GRT and 500 HP) and fishnet or seine "kavogo" type of fishing are prohibited in Indian Ocean Tanzanian Territorial waters. (Schedule II) (Fisheries (prohibition of use of specified vessels or tools) Regulations of 1994) -Foreign fishing vessels to operate in EEZ, i.e. beyond the 12 miles territorial sea. -Restrictions applying to shrimp fishing operations: - fishing time restricted; - discarding of by catch at sea prohibited; - compliance with zoning system, vessel grouping and grading scheme issued by fishery division; - transhipment at sea prohibited. (Source: Ministry of Tourism, Natural Resources and Environment, 9 May 1995) |
LEGISLATION -Every day by radio, captain, skippers to report on catch, positions and weather. -Observers on board to communicate by radio, to the patrol unit, any violation of fishing conditions. -Monthly reports on fishing data to be submitted to the Director of Fisheries. -Observers to submit written report to the Director of Fisheries, at the end of every fishing trip. (Source: Ministry of Tourism, Natural Resources and Environment, 9 May 1995) |
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 |
| TANZANIA | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | XM |
Table E: -Penalties for unauthorized foreign fishing-
| STATE | FINES | IMPRISONMENT | FORFEITURE |
| TANZANIA | From US$ 250 000 up to US$ 500 000 | From 6 months up to 2 years | Vessel, gear and catch: Court shall order on conviction. |