- Laws of Fiji

Last Updated: 1 July 2023

(1) The Permanent Secretary shall maintain a record of fishing vessels using ports in Fiji.

(2) The record maintained under subregulation (1) shall include the following information—

(a)name of fishing vessel, registration number, previous names, if known, and port of registry;
(b)name and address of owner or owners;
(c)name and nationality of master;
(d)previous flag, if any;
(e)International Radio Call Sign;
(f)vessel communication types and numbers (INMARSAT A, B, C and D numbers and satellite telephone number);
(g)colour photograph of vessel;
(h)location and date of vessel manufacture;
(i)type of vessel;
(j)normal crew complement;
(k)type of fishing method or methods;
(l)length overall and length between the perpendiculars;
(m)moulded depth;
(n)beam;
(o)gross register tonnage;
(p)power of main engine or engines;
(q)the nature of the authorisation to fish granted by Fiji or any other State;
(r)carrying capacity, including freezer type, capacity and number and fish hold capacity;
(s)the fishing and related activities of the vessel;
(t)record of compliance with any obligations arising out of measures adopted by relevant regional or sub-regional fisheries management organisations;
(u)frequency and duration of the use of port and the services used;
(v)record of port inspections in Fiji or elsewhere; and
(w)any further information necessary in order to fulfil any obligations arising out of measures adopted by relevant regional or sub-regional fisheries management organisations.