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Mauritius

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

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


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
MAURITIUS LEGISLATION
Rs.100 base fee + Rs.200 per GRT per annum
(Government Notice No. 23 of 1978, as amended by Government Notice No. 344 of 1981)
Licence fee for foreign non-EEC longliners = US$ 2 000/year/vessel.
(Source: Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Ressources, May 1995)

AGREEMENTS
Protocol of Fishing Agreement between Mauritius and EEC, valid for the period 1 December 1993 to 30 November 1996
-Financial compensation of ECU 975 000, payable in three annual instalments covering a catch weight of 6 000t./year in the case of tuna fishing; compensation increased by ECU 50 for each additional tonne of tuna caught.
-Contribution of ECU 380 000 for financing of scientific and technical programmes. -Licence fees for tuna vessels: (a) for tuna seiners = lump sum of ECU 1 000/year/vessel (equivalent to fee for 50t./year); (b) for small trollers and surface longliners = ECU 20/t. (licence issued after advance payment of lump sum of ECU 500/year/vessel (equivalent to fee for 25t./year). Licence fee for other vessels = ECU 60/GRT pro rata temporis.
(Council Regulation (EC) No. 1797/94 of 18 July 1994)

 LEGISLATION
Licence required, even if under bilateral agreement.
Licence issued under Prime Minister's authority.
(Maritime Zones (Fishing licenses) Regulations 1978, reg. 3)		 LEGISLATION
Local fishing vessel defined as one owned by citizens of Mauritius or by approved companies substantially owned and controlled by citizens. Licence application form to disclose shareholding.
(Maritime Zones (Fishing licenses) Regulations 1978)


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
MAURITIUS LEGISLATION
-Licence conditions may include specifications regarding target species, size, weight of fish, etc; the vessel; fishing gear and fishing methods and areas and amounts to be fished; closed seasons; requirement of local landing and processing catch; training and employment of nationals.
(Maritime Zones (Fishing Licences) Regulations 1978, sect. 5)
-Licence to foreign non-EEC longliners includes obligation of local landing of their catch in Port Louis.

AGREEMENTS
Protocol of Fishing Agreement between Mauritius and EEC, valid for the period 1 December 1993 to 30 November 1996
-Fishing possibilities set as follows:
- for ocean-going tuna seiners, licences for 20 vessels;
- for liners, tuna trollers and surface longliners excepted, licences for 100 GRT/month on annual average;
-Fishing licence may also be granted for tuna trollers and surface tuna longliners.
-Licence issued to shipowner for one designated vessel and delivered to EEC local representative by Mauritian authorities.
-Licence for tuna vessels valid for one year renewable; for liners fishing other species valid for 3, 6 or 12 months.
-Vessels above 50 GRT shall, at the request of Mauritian authorities, take an observer on board to be supplied with all facilities.
-Tuna seiners, tuna trollers and surface longliners may fish beyond the 12 mile zone of Mauritian waters.
(Council Regulation (EC) No. 1797/94 of 18 July 1994)

 AGREEMENTS
Protocol of Fishing Agreement between Mauritius and EEC, valid for the period 1 December 1993 to 30 November 1996
-Vessels above 50 GRT shall communicate, when entering and leaving Mauritian waters and, every 3 days during fishing operations, to a determined radio station or by fax, their position and the volume of catch on board.
-Captain shall complete fishing report form indicating the date, vessel's position and quantity and species of fish caught.
-Tuna vessels shall also provide number of seine sets and the quantity of tuna caught per species.
(Council Regulation (EC) No. 1797/94 of 18 July 1994)


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
MAURITIUS                                                    


Table E: -Penalties for unauthorized foreign fishing-

STATE FINES IMPRISONMENT FORFEITURE
MAURITIUS 200 000 rupees(new legislation under consideration) Up to 5 years Vessel, gear and catch: Court may order.

 

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