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Table A: -Limits of territorial seas, fishing zones and exclusive economic zones-
| STATE | TERRITORIAL SEA | FISHING ZONE | ECONOMIC ZONE |
| * Bangladesh | 12 mi (1974) | - | 200 mi (1974) |
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 |
| BANGLADESH | LEGISLATION Fee varies according to carrying capacity of vessel: -Up to 250 tons = Taka 750; Above 250 t. up to 350 t. = Taka 1 000; Above 350 t. up to 450 t. = Taka 2 000; Above 450 t. up to 600 t. = Taka 5 000; Over 600 tons = Taka 10 000. (Marine Fisheries Rules. 1983, reg. 6) |
LEGISLATION Local fishing vessel is defined as any fishing vessel (i) wholly owned by one or more persons who are citizens of Bangladesh; or (ii) wholly owned by any company, society or other association of persons established under the laws of Bangladesh of which at least 51% of the shares are held by citizens of Bangladesh. Includes any fishing vessel registered in Bangladesh and operating under Bangladesh flag as part of a joint venture or any other approved arrangement or (iii) wholly owned by the Government or by a statutory corporation established under Bangladesh law. (Marine Fisheries Ordinance 1983, sect. 2) |
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 |
| BANGLADESH | LEGISLATION -Certain areas within the economic zone reserved for Bangladesh fishermen. (Sect. 6) -Licence issued only by competent authority, subject to such conditions, limitations and restrictions as licensing authority may specify. (Sect. 5) (Territorial Waters and Maritime Zones Rules, 1977) -Licences not transferable. -Licences valid only for species, fishing gear, method and location specified in licence. -Fishing vessels not to interfere with navigation aids, shipping, etc. in shipping lanes. -Licences subject to conditions prescribed by rules or endorsement by Director. (Maritime Fisheries Ordinance, 1983, sects. 11. 13, and 16) -Information specified on licence application to be given. -Licences valid only for activities, period, area, conditions, species, quantities, methods and gear as specified. -Relevant laws and rules regarding fish conservation and management to be complied with. -By-catch not to exceed specified percentage. -Vessel to display assigned identification mark to be clearly visible from air and sea. -Owner to appoint and maintain local representative resident in Bangladesh, authorized to accept legal and financial responsibility on behalf of owner regarding fishing operations, and to accept service of notice, summons or other documents in legal proceedings related to those operations. -Owner to execute bond to guarantee performance of licence obligations if required by Director. -Compulsory inspection in Chittagong or Khulna on entry and in place specified by Directory before departure from zone. -Transhipments of fish only in Chittagong or Khulna under control of authorized officer unless otherwise authorized. -Master to bring vessel to port for inspection if required. -Vessel to fly national flag and Bangladesh courtesy flag while in Bangladesh waters. -Master to accept observers designated by Director and to provide food and accommodation equivalent to that of the officers; to cooperate in performance of duties and to allow access to radiotelephone facilities. -Master to comply with directions of authorized officers, to stop vessel on request and to allow boarding and inspection. -Vessel to carry communications and position fixing equipment as specified. -Vessel not authorized to fish must stow gear in prescribed manner. -Licensed vessels to employ at least 3 Bangladeshi crew trained in Marine Fisheries Training Academy, Chittagong. -Licence also specifies minimum mesh sizes, permitted fishing areas for specified methods of fishing, and prohibited fishing methods. (Marine Fisheries Rules 1983) |
LEGISLATION Licence holder to keep detailed information on catches and sales in prescribed form and to submit copy to Director. (Marine Fisheries Ordinance, 1983, sect. 14) -Written records to be maintained on daily basis of fishing effort and catch in form specified by Director. -Records to be transmitted to Director monthly or at request of Director or authorized officer. -Master or local representative to notify estimated time and location of entry into Bangladesh waters at least 24 hours in advance, submit fishing plan and date of arrival in Chittagong or Khulna for initial inspection. -Master (if required by licence) shall make radio reports weekly to Director, giving name and licence number, position, quantities by species caught in Bangladesh waters, and quantity caught and transferred to other vessels since last report or inspection. -Master or local representative to notify estimated time and location of departure from Bangladesh waters at least 48 hours in advance, giving expected arrival date in Chittagong or Khulna for final inspection, and species, quantity, condition of fish on board. -Vessel to maintain records and make reports in English. -Vessel to use IMO International Code of Signals. (Marine Fisheries Rules. 1983) |
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 |
| BANGLADESH | X | X | X | XR | X | X | X | XR | X | X | X | X | X | X24 | X48 | X | X | XR | XR | XD | X | X |
Table E: -Penalties for unauthorized foreign fishing-
| STATE | FINES | IMPRISONMENT | FORFEITURE |
| BANGLADESH | Taka 100 000 | Not exceeding 3 years | Vessel, gear and catch: Court shall order. |