Chile

Oversight Bodies: Subsecretaria de Pesca y Acuicultura [Undersecretary of Fisheries and Aquaculture]National Fisheries Service

Registry
Closed
ILO Conventions
- Ratified MLC in 2018
SOLAS
- Ratified SOLAS in 1977

Topics

Laws

DECRETO 489 | APRUEBA CONVENCION INTERNACIONAL PARA LA REGULACION DE LA CAZA DE BALLENAS Y SU ANEXO
- Fishing Offenses & Infractions
Decree Law No. 2 of 1997
- Transshipment
Decreto 430 | General Law on Fisheries and Aquaculture
- Fishing Offenses & Infractions
- Observers
- Vessel Ownership & Legal Responsibility
- Vessel Registration & License Management
- Vessel Tracking
Exempt Resolution 911 | APRUEBA LAS MEDIDAS DE CONSERVACIÓN Y ORDENAMIENTO ADOPTADAS POR LA COMISIÓN DE LA CONVENCIÓN SOBRE LA CONSERVACIÓN Y ORDENAMIENTO DE LOS RECURSOS PESQUEROS EN ALTA MAR EN EL OCÉANO PACIFICO SUR EN SU DÉCIMA SEGUNDA REUNIÓN DE 2024
- Fishing Offenses & Infractions
LEY DE NAVEGACIÓN
- Labor Rules, Offenses, & Infractions
LEY 20293 | PROTEGE A LOS CETÁCEOS E INTRODUCE MODIFICACIONES A LA LEY Nº 18.892 GENERAL DE PESCA Y ACUICULTURA
- Fishing Offenses & Infractions
Ley 20525 | MODIFICA LA LEY GENERAL DE PESCA Y ACUICULTURA EN MATERIA DE APROVECHAMIENTO Y BENEFICIO DE TIBURONES
- Fishing Offenses & Infractions
Ley Nº 20.625 | Define el Descarte de Especies Hidrobiológicas y Establece Medidas de Control y Sanciones para quienes incurran en esta práctica en las Faenas de Pesca.
- Fishing Offenses & Infractions
Memo Técnico (R. Pesq.) N. 113-2021 | ESTABLECE PROTOCOLO PARA LA REDUCCION DE LA CAPTURA INCIDENTAL Y LA MANIPULACION DE MAMTFEROS MARINOS EN LA PESQUERTA DE CERCO INDUSTRIAL DE LA ZONA NORTE DE CHILE.
- Fishing Offenses & Infractions

The tool is only updated as of October, 2024 which means some legal matters may have changed in certain countries in the meanwhile.

The Global Fishing Legislative Database provides access to national fishing laws for coastal countries worldwide. This searchable database links to original legal texts and contains translated passages, offering clarity on regulations governing activities in different waters. It is designed to address questions about vessel licensing requirements, crew composition mandates, and permitted gear or practices, making it a resource for journalists, researchers, advocates, and policymakers.

The tool is a work in progress, with many countries not yet included. It focuses exclusively on national fishing rules, excluding local or tribal regulations or international agreements. It’s worth noting that regional fisheries management organization members are immediately bound by resolutions and have to implement them in national law within a specified time frame. The tool also does not encompass rules that apply to non-fishing activities such as mining or shipping. Users are encouraged to report errors or contribute additional legal data by contacting media@theoutlawocean.com. This initiative aims to expand transparency and understanding of global fishing regulations.

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