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Fisheries (Satellite Vessel Monitoring) Regulations, 1993.

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Source


Abstract
These Regulations provide for satellite vessel monitoring devices to be carried on board most fishing vessels.
Regulation 3 specifies the classes of vessels required to carry and operate such devices. Regulation 4 empowers the Director-General to issue circulars setting out standards and requirements relating to such devices. Regulation 5 provides for type approvals and obviates the need to get individual devices approved. Regulation 6 provides for the registration of such devices. Regulation 7 sets out the responsibilities of fishing permit holders and masters of fishing vessels under the regulations. Regulation 8 provides for offences and penalties.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
These Regulations enter into force on the 28th day after the date of their notification in the Gazette.
Repealed
Yes
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Implements