Some Progress on Regulations for Foreign Fishing Vessels in South Africa’s Waters

For years the authorities have repeatedly denied there are foreign fishing vessels in South African waters, especially at night. But operators in some sectors of the fishing industry have also repeatedly said that they have seen for themselves these vessels and despite reporting these sightings nothing was being done about it. But now, though it is a year since the consultation process started to gauge public opinion about foreign fishing vessels in South Africa’s waters, there is some good news.

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Draft Regulations for Entry of Foreign Fishing Vessels in SA Waters

Draft regulations have been published relating to the entry of foreign fishing vessels into South African waters. This is in terms of sections 77(1), 77(2)(g), (j), (k), (o) and 42(4) of the Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 (Act No. 18 of 1998).

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Chinese Cheek. Six Vessels Breach Maritime Protocols

Six Chinese fishing trawlers detected in South Africa's Exclusive Economic Zone without permission, have been fined. This is not the first time as recent history reveals.... The trawlers are the same vessels arrested in Namibia last month on suspicion of alleged illegal fishing. Chinese Vessels Spark New IUU Fishing Concerns…

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The Chinese Connection. Taking the Gap in South African Waters if Allowed to

Social media has been abuzz with reports of sightings of Chinese vessels in South African waters. This prompted comment from the Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries who denied they were there for any other reason than just passing by. But its not the first time and the excuses are…

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