The objective of these measures is to ensure that fishing activity develops in a sustainable manner, adjusting the number of vessels to the admissible fishing effort, according to studies evaluating marine resources, says the Government, in a statement to which VerAngola had access.
One of the main actions established by the law is the limitation of access to fishing through licensing of the activity, with the goal of reducing the total number of active vessels by 15 percent by December 2025. To monitor this commitment, the Government will annually evaluate the number of licenses issued and the fleet in operation, ensuring that the number of licensed vessels is in line with the Total Allowable Catch (TAC).
In addition to reducing the fleet, the decree also provides for increased training for fishing operators, setting a target of training 500 fishermen in sustainable fishing practices and resource management by 2025. The effectiveness of this initiative will be measured by the number of fishermen trained and by assessing their knowledge before and after training.
To reinforce monitoring and surveillance in the sector, the Executive intends to install satellite monitoring systems on 80 percent of commercial vessels by 2026. This technology will allow for stricter control of operations at sea, contributing to the reduction of illegal fishing.
At the same time, 100 awareness campaigns on sustainable fishing practices in fishing communities are planned to be carried out by 2025, to promote greater awareness of the importance of preserving marine resources.
Another relevant goal of the diploma is to reduce illegal catches by 30 percent by 2026, through reinforced inspection and monitoring of fishing activities. The progress of this initiative will be measured by the number of violations recorded and inspection reports over the years.
The government is also betting on the creation of public-private partnerships (PPPs) to modernize the fishing fleet and intends to formalize five partnerships by 2027. These agreements should allow investments in the renovation of vessels and in the improvement of the sector's infrastructure, to promote more efficient and sustainable fishing.
