Abstract |
The term "fishery vessel" comprises mobile floating objects of any kind and size operating in fresh water, brackish water and marine areas and used for catching, transporting, landing, preserving and/or processing of fish, shell fish and other aquatic vessels performing other functions related to fisheries such as supplying, protecting, rendering assistance or conducting research or training. The term "Fishing vessel" is used to distinguish fishing vessels engaged in catching operations. The remaining fishery vessels are covered by the term "non fishing vessels". |