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Table A: -Limits of territorial seas, fishing zones and exclusive economic
zones-
| STATE | TERRITORIAL SEA | FISHING ZONE | ECONOMIC ZONE |
| **Jamaica | 12 mi (1971) | - | 200 mi (1991) |
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 |
| JAMAICA | LEGISLATION Foreign vessels allowed to fish locally for spiny lobsters only in cases of joint ventures. |
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 |
| JAMAICA |
LEGISLATION -No foreign fishing for spiny lobsters except in cases in joint ventures. -Vessel must bear identification marks. -Licence must be kept on board vessel. -Area of operation specified. -Limitations on type and quantity of fishing gear. -Jamaicans must be employed/trained as crew. -Foreign fishing interests are encourage to enter into joint venture arrangements with local interests. -Catch must be landed locally before being exported. -Proceeds from catch must be returned to Jamaica and then may be repatriated. (Fishing Industry Act No. 17 of 1975, as modified, and Regulations) Note: New legislation under consideration |
LEGISLATION -Advance notice of arrival and departure times must be given to Fisheries Department. -Observers allowed on board. -Logbook to be maintained by captain and submitted to Fisheries Department at end of each fishing voyage. -Timely reporting on position. (Fishing Industry Act No. 17 of 1975. as modified, and Regulations) |
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 |
| JAMAICA | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Table E: -Penalties for unauthorized foreign fishing-
| STATE | FINES | IMPRISONMENT | FORFEITURE |
| JAMAICA | Up to J$ 50 000, on summary conviction; Up to J$ 250 000, on indictment; Up to J$ 500 000, for second or subsequent offence | NO | Vessel and gear: Court may order. |