China’s distant water fisheries and its response to flag state responsibilities
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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