ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Fisheries Management and Development Act
102. Reporting requirements for semi-industrial fishing vessels
Edition: 2026-07-10 · In force
102. Reporting requirements for semi-industrial fishing vessels
(1)In addition to the conditions described in section 98 and 106 the operator of each semi-industrial fishing vessel shall make such reports as may be prescribed or required by the Director-General, monthly or at such earlier time as may be required by the Director-General, as a condition of licence or authorization, which shall include—(a)maintaining a fishing log for each fishing trip in the area to which the relevant licence applies, in the English language or other language approved by the Director-General, which shall include—(iii)the species of fish taken and the size and quantity of each species by weight or number as may be prescribed or the Director-General may require; and(iv)the species of fish returned from the vessel to the sea, the reason for the discard, the quantity of each species by weight or number;(b)the place of landing or transhipment;(c)such other information as may be prescribed or as the Cabinet Secretary may require; and(d)certifying that information provided pursuant to subparagraphs (a), (b) and (c) is true, complete and correct.(2)A person who contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding five million shillings or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding three years or to both.