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Table A: -Limits of territorial seas, fishing zones and exclusive economic zones-
| STATE | TERRITORIAL SEA | FISHING ZONE | ECONOMIC ZONE |
| **Guyana | 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 |
| GUYANA | LEGISLATION Fees: -Any fishing boat operating in fishing zone but not from base in Guyana= G$1 000 000; -Any foreign-owned fishing boat exceeding 100 ft operating from base in Guyana = G$500 000; -Any foreign-owned fishing boat less than 100 ft operating from base in Guyana = G$150 000. (Maritime Boundaries (Fishery Zone Fees) (Amendment) Regulations, 1977, 1990 Fees) AGREEMENTS |
LEGISLATION The Minister may designate any country whose fishing boats may fish in Guyana waters, by order. (Maritime Boundaries Act 1977. sect. 25) |
LEGISLATION Local fishing boat defined as a fishing boat registered in Guyana. (Maritime Boundaries Act 1977, 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 |
| GUYANA | LEGISLATION -Local landings and processing are encouraged by level of licence fees. -Minister may designate countries allowed to fish and quantities and areas of fishing. (Maritime Boundaries Act, 1977. sect. 25) Note: New legislation under consideration AGREEMENTS Agreement between Guyana and Suriname, April 1979 -Fishing for shrimp stocks by Surinamese vessels seawards of the 19 fathoms isobath. -Up to 30 Surinamese trawlers allowed to catch 625 metric tons of shrimp; bycatch to be retained by fishing vessels. -Surinamese authorities to provide specified information about vessel and owner/operator, including photographs of vessel, port of registry, maximum speed, capacity, navigational equipment, etc. -Vessels to display identification numbers according to detailed provisions laid down in the Annex to the Agreement. -Minimum mesh size specified. Agreement between Guyana and Jamaica, 1982 -Jamaican fleet to be issued licence to fish in Guyana waters. -Portion of catch to be sold to local processing plants. |
AGREEMENTS Agreement with Suriname, April 1979 -Vessels required to report upon entry to and departure from fishery zone and to report position daily. -Fishing logbook to be kept containing information about each trip and be submitted to Guyanese authorities at and of each 3 month period. |
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 |
| GUYANA | X | X | X | XD | X | X90 | X |
Table E: -Penalties for unauthorized foreign fishing-
| STATE | FINES | IMPRISONMENT | FORFEITURE |
| GUYANA | G$ 200 000, on summary conviction | NO | Vessel and gear: Court may order. Catch: forfeited on conviction. |