Object Class: Fishery zone


Acronym: FSHZNE (A)

Code: 54

Set Attribute_A: *NATION; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; STATUS;

Set Attribute_B: INFORM; NINFOM; NTXTDS; SCAMAX; SCAMIN; TXTDSC;

Set Attribute_C: RECDAT; RECIND; SORDAT; SORIND;

Definition:

The offshore zone in which exclusive fishing rights and management are held by the coastal nation. (IH O Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 1816)

References:

INT 1: IN 45;

S-4: 440.7;

Remarks:

The fishery zone commonly coincides with other zones such as: - Continental Shelf - Exclusive Economic Zone.

Distinction: administrative area; contiguous zone; continental shelf area; exclusive economic zone; fishing ground; restricted area; territorial sea area;