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Decree of the Minister of Agriculture on the use of charter of foreign flag fishing vessels for fishing in the Indonesian Exclusive Economic Zone (No. 816 of 1990).

Decree of the Minister of Agriculture on the use of charter of foreign flag fishing vessels for fishing in the Indonesian Exclusive Economic Zone (No. 816 of 1990).

This Decree further specifies the qualifications that foreign fishing vessels must posses in order to be allowed to fish in the Indonesian Exclusive Economic Zone and contains rules regarding Indonesian companies using foreign vessels. Article 2 specifies the types of fishing gear that may be used by foreign vessels in the EEZ and the Malaka Straits. DGF shall specify a fishing port as the base of the chartered foreign flag fishing vessel as mentioned in Article 1 (art. 3) Article 4 prescribes that the Indonesian fishing company as mentioned in Article 1 must export or sell locally the catch. Other provisions specify requirements of the Indonesian fishing companies including payment of fees and regarding local crew. The DGF may limit the number of chartered foreign flag fishing vessels and their fishing grounds. (9 articles)

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