Unregulated Fishing Penalties & Prohibitions Quiz

Penalties for Unregulated Fishing Beyond National Jurisdiction

• Persons liable for unregulated fishing: owner, operator, and the 3 highest officers of the fishing vessel.
• Administrative penalty for unregulated fishing: confiscation of catch and gear, with a fine of 5 times the value of the catch or specific amounts based on the scale of the fishing vessel.
• Criminal liability for unregulated fishing: imprisonment of 6 months and a fine twice the amount of the administrative fine, with confiscation of catch and gear.
• Prohibitions include violation of harvest control rules, non-compliance with fisheries observer coverage, non-compliance with port state measures, and failure to comply with conservation and management measures.
• Noncompliance with vessel monitoring measures is prohibited, with specific requirements for vessels operating within Philippine waters and a schedule for implementation based on vessel tonnage.
• Use of unlicensed gear for commercial fishing is unlawful, with administrative fines and criminal liability based on the seriousness of the violation.
• Falsifying, concealing, or tampering with vessel markings, identity, or registration is prohibited, with varying administrative fines and criminal liability based on the scale of commercial fishing.
• Prohibitions also cover concealing, tampering, or disposing of evidence relating to an investigation, non-compliance with requirements for the introduction of foreign or exotic aquatic species, failure to comply with standards and trade-related measures, and possessing, dealing in, or disposing of illegally caught or taken fish.
• Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive technical information is prohibited, with criminal liability including imprisonment and removal from office.
• Authorized disclosure of sensitive technical information is allowed in specific instances, such as for government agency requests and investigations by flag, coastal, or port states.
• The Department, in consultation with relevant bodies, may issue fishery administrative orders or regulations, with administrative fines based on the socioeconomic impact, seriousness of the violation, and damage to the environment.
• Persons who violate administrative orders or regulations may face administrative fines based on the severity of the violation, volume and value of the fisheries product, and the habituality of the offender.

Test your knowledge of the penalties and prohibitions for unregulated fishing beyond national jurisdiction with this quiz. Explore the liabilities for owners, operators, and officers of fishing vessels, as well as the administrative and criminal penalties for various violations. Understand the specific prohibitions and requirements, including vessel monitoring measures and unauthorized disclosure of sensitive technical information.