Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 (Act No. 18 of 1998)RegulationsRegulations for the Entry of Foreign Fishing Vessels into South African Waters, 2025Chapter 1 - Definitions, Application and Purpose3. Purpose |
The purposes of these Regulations are to—
| (a) | regulate the passage of foreign vessels through South African waters; |
| (b) | regulate the entry of foreign vessels into a port; |
| (c) | prevent, deter and eliminate IUU fishing; and |
| (d) | restrict transshipment at sea. |