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China’s distant water fisheries and its response to flag state responsibilities Guifang (Julia) Xue* Marine Policy 30 (2006) 651–658 Advisee Yu-Heng Lu B95310013 EBFS,NTOU Sep.28,2009
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China’s distant water fisheries and its response to flag state

responsibilitiesGuifang (Julia) Xue*

Marine Policy 30 (2006) 651–658

Advisee : Yu-Heng Lu B95310013

EBFS,NTOU Sep.28,2009

Introduction

• New obligations- coastal states and highs seas fishing states have to comply and cooperate for the conservation and management of high seas fish stocks.

• Compliance with the requirements and provide basic procedures:– Boarding – Inspection

• They have had great impact on states fishing on the high seas towards the way fisheries resources are exploited and managed.

Distant water fisheries

AquacultureDEMAND Reduce China’s

excessive fishing pressure

Q•Decline of the fisheries resources•Deterioration of marine ecosystem•Industry requires strategic restructuring

China’s distant water fisheries: an industry carrying great weight

Control over distant water fishing vessels

Circular on Enhancement of Offshore Fishing Vessels

Major laws andregulations to this effect included:

Vessel Registration of Regulations

The required documents for vessel registration

•Vessel inspection certificate•Fishing permit•Authorisation by MOA

Register the name of the vesselRegister the nationality of the crew

The Compliance Agreement, Article III

Vessel Inspection Regulations

Regulations on DWF•Report their catches, species, and value•Fly China’s flag•Complete fishing logbooks

The Compliance Agreement, Article III (6) and III (7). See also The Fish Stocks Agreement, Article 18 (3).

The ComplianceAgreement,Article III (5. a)

The Fish Stocks Agreement, Article 18 (3. g)

Conclusion


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