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Heard Island and McDonald Islands Fishery Management Plan 2002: Quota Rules

The Heard Island and McDonald Islands Fishery Management Plan 2002 outlines the rules for statutory fishing rights and quota allocation. Understanding these rules is crucial for individuals or groups involved in commercial fishing operations.

Statutory Fishing Rights

  • Allocation: Statutory fishing rights are allocated to individuals or groups for specific fisheries.
  • Rules: The plan outlines the rules for statutory fishing rights, including the requirements for holding and utilizing these rights.

Quota Allocation

  • Calculation: The quota allocation is determined by dividing the total allowable catch (TAC) for a species in a fishing year by the total number of statutory fishing rights in force for that species at the start of the fishing year.
  • Factors: The calculation may take into account various factors, including the current TAC and the number of statutory fishing rights.

Overcatch

  • Carry-over: If an individual takes more fish than their allocated quota, they may be able to carry over some of the excess catch into the next fishing year.
  • Requirements: To carry over excess catch, the individual must have sufficient statutory fishing rights to cover the excess amount.

Penalties for Exceeding Quota

  • Conditions: Individuals who exceed their quota by more than 10 tonnes but not more than 20 tonnes in a single fishing year may be able to carry over some of the excess catch into the next fishing year, subject to certain conditions.
  • Consequences: Failure to comply with these rules may result in penalties or other consequences, such as loss of fishing privileges.

Important Notes

  • The plan outlines specific rules and formulas for calculating the amount of fish that can be carried over from one fishing year to the next.
  • Individuals must hold sufficient statutory fishing rights to cover their allocated quota and any excess catch they wish to carry over.
  • Failure to comply with these rules may result in penalties or other consequences, such as loss of fishing privileges.