This National Ordinance provides for economic exploitation of fish in the waters surrounding Aruba. The Ordinance defines the following relevant terms: fishing; fishing gear; fishing zone; fish, including: crustaceans, shellfish and other molluscs, eels, marine mammals, turtles, starfish and sea urchins, hatchlings and spawn of fish, spawn and seed of crustaceans and shellfish. The Ordinance prohibits anyone from fishing and having any fishing gear ready for operation, in the territorial sea situated beyond the first forty meter depth line, and in the fishing zone, without a permit from the Minister. The Ordinance provides for exemption regarding fishing vessels and for conducting scientific research. The Ordinance also concerns: fishing gear permitted for use by license holders; season for fishing according to the fish species, and minimum size of each species to be determined in specific Regulations; role of cooperatives of fishermen; ensuring natural development of the fish stock; period of a valid fishing permit; collection of statistical data regarding the size and composition of the catch; power of Law enforcement officers; criminal offences.
Aruba (Netherlands) · 1992-11-25