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Table A: -Limits of territorial seas, fishing zones and exclusive economic zones-
| STATE | TERRITORIAL SEA | FISHING ZONE | ECONOMIC ZONE |
| *Nauru | 12 mi (1971) | 200 mi (1978) | - |
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 |
| NAURU | LEGISLATION Fees to be prescribed by Minister. (Marine Resources Act 1978, sect. 20) AGREEMENTS Treaty on Fisheries between Governments of certain Pacific Island States and U.S.A., renewed on 15 June 1993 for 10 year extension, to be reviewed after 5 years. Note: See entry under Australia for global amount of fees and share formula between the Pacific Islands parties. |
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 |
| NAURU | LEGISLATION -Licence conditions may include: - determination of fishing area, periods, and type and method of fishing; - requirements concerning local landing and processing; - acceptance of Nauruan trainees on board; - required identification marks and position-fixing equipment. (Marine Resources Act 1978, sect. 7) AGREEMENTS Pacific Island States/United States Treaty on Fisheries, signed April 1987 -The operator and crew of the vessel shall allow and assist an observer designated by the Pacific Island parties. (Annex 1, part 6) -Application form contains: full name, radio call sign, regional registration number of vessel, full names and addresses of each person who is an operator, full name and address of insurer, whether owner or charterer is insolvent, and whether operator or vessel has been involved in a violation of the treaty. (Schedule 1) - Closed areas: - Territorial waters are those defined by Nauru Interpretation Act, 1971, sect. 2. (Schedule 2) (Source: ILM, July 1987) |
LEGISLATION Licence conditions may require reporting of catch and effort and vessel position reports. (Marine Resources Act 1978, sect. 7) AGREEMENTS Pacific Island States/United States Treaty on Fisheries, signed on April 1987 Licensing area reports to the administrator: -Port departure and entry into port for unloading: - report type (LBEG for port departure to begin fishing and LFIN for port entry for unloading) - date - call sign - port name - catch on board by species (in short tons) Weekly reports: - report type (WEEK) - date - call sign reports - position to one minute of arc - catch on board by species. (Schedule 4, part 1) -Reports to national authorities: report type (PENT) - date - call sign - estimated time of entry into port (GMT) - port name. (Schedule 4, part 2) (Source: ILM, July 1987) |
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 |
| NAURU |
Table E: -Penalties for unauthorized foreign fishing-
| STATE | FINES | IMPRISONMENT | FORFEITURE |
| NAURU | A$ 10 000 - A$ 100 000 (owner and master); $ 5 000 (crew member) | 1 year (owner/master) 6 months (crew member) | Vessel, gear and catch: Court shall order. |