What is the applicable law/regulation for the registration of ships, and does the fisheries legislation have any relevant provisions for registration such as pre-approval?
Without prejudice to the necessary maritime registration in accordance with the
applicable legislation, the National Directorate of Fisheries and Aquaculture shall keep
an updated register of the following fishing vessels:
(a) National industrial, semi-industrial and artisanal fishing vessels;
(b) Licensed foreign fishing vessels;
(c) Licensed national fishing vessels for fishing in high seas;
(d) Fishing vessels equipped with an automatic positioning device;