Fisheries Administrative Order No. 270 Series 2023 Rules and Regulations on the Operations of Philippine Flagged Fishing Vessels Operating in Distant Waters (Beyond National Jurisdiction)

  • Language: English
  • Year: 2023

Fishing Offenses & Infractions

Does the law/regulation contain any provisions related to shark fishing and finning?

  • Article 22(1)(m)

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    Serious violations include: m) Intentional setting despite the known presence of a Whale Shark

Does the law/regulation contain any provisions related to fish aggregating devices?

  • Articles 10-11

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    (1) Use of Fish Aggregating Device (FAD).

    (c) The use of FADs shall be governed by the provisions of FAO 244 on National Tuna Fish Aggregating Device (FAD) Management Policy. FAD Closure shall be consistent with Attachment 2 of CMM 2021-01 or its succeeding CMM when available.

    (3) Handline

    b) The following measure shall also apply: ii) FAO 244, Series of 2012- National Tuna Fish Aggregating Device (FAO) Management Policy;

    Section 11. Measures for all fishing gears in the High Seas of the IOTC, ICCAT and other RFMOs

    (3) The following FAOs shall also apply:
    (c) FAO 244, Series of 2012- National Tuna Fish Aggregating Device (FAO) Management Policy;