Labor Rules, Offenses, & Infractions

Fisheries Act

Does the law/regulation require foreign vessels to employ national labor?

  • Article 27

    (1) Every licence shall be subject to such conditions as may be prescribed or endorsed on the licence or specified in any regulations made under this Act, including, but not limited to the foregoing, conditions relating to - (m) the employment and training of Gambian fisherfolks and other personnel.

Fisheries Regulations

Does the law/regulation require foreign vessels to employ national labor?

  • Article 26

    1. A foreign fishing vessel licence shall, among others, be subject to the following conditions- (r) at least twenty per cent of the crew on board shall be Gambian nationals who shall be appointed according to their level of competence, skills, physical fitness and experience;