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Table A: -Limits of territorial seas, fishing zones and exclusive economic zones-
| STATE | TERRITORIAL SEA | FISHING ZONE | ECONOMIC ZONE |
| *Pakistan | 12 mi (1976) | - | 200 mi (1976) |
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 |
| PAKISTAN | LEGISLATION -Registration fee = Rs. 50 for fishing craft; Rs. 10 to 50 for fishing gear. -Licence fee = Rs. 100 per year per vessel. -Permit fee = Rs. 100 per vessel. -Identity card = Rs. 20 per card. (Exclusive Fishery Zone (Regulation of Fishing) Rules 1976, Schedule) |
LEGISLATION -Joint venture guidelines for fishing by Pak flag vessel only: (a) security deposit of Rs. 2 000 000 per vessel; (b) licence fee of Rs. 5 000 000 per vessel per year. -Vessels of GRT 300-1 000 only -Area of operation beyond 35 miles from coast only -Catch to be exported in frozen form through Pak port -Tax holidays -Provisions specified regarding responsibilities of local and Pakistani flag party. Note: New fishery policy allowing only Pakistani flag vessels in the EEZ is under consideration. (Source: Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock, May 1995) |
LEGISLATION Local fishing vessel defined as one owned by nationals or by companies incorporated under local law. (Source: Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock, May 1995) |
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 |
| PAKISTAN | LEGISLATION -Licence may be limited to a certain area. (Sect. 6) -All fish taken in the zone shall be landed at ports with customs check point. (Sect. 16) -Same rules and conditions apply to both local and foreign fishing vessels. (Sect. 1) -Conditions include conservation measures, closed seasons, etc. (Sect. 6) -Vessels subject to navigational regulations. (Exclusive Fishery Zone (Regulation of Fishing) Act, 1975) -Vessels and gear must be registered. (Exclusive Fishing Zone (Regulation of Fishing) Rules, 1976 and 1990) -EEZ licence subject to cancellation for breach of conditions. (Id., reg. 7) -EEZ licence not transferable. (Id.. rep. 10) |
LEGISLATION Information on catch to be provided. (Exclusive Fishery Zone (Regulation of Fishing) Act, 1975, sect. 12) -Information on catch to be provided monthly and as required by licensing or fisheries officer. (Exclusive Fishery Zone (Regulation of Fishing) Rules. reg. 12) |
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 |
| PAKISTAN | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | 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 |
| PAKISTAN | Up to Rupees 10 000 000 | Up to 5 years | Vessel, gear and catch: Court shall order. |