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FUNCTIONS
Arrow Framing, updating and implementing of fisheries operational regulations, fisheries management regulations and aquaculture management regulations
   
Arrow New Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management and Development Act. will be introduced to strengthen the legal framework to control poaching by foreign fishing vessels.
   
Arrow Registration of fishing boats and issuing of fishing operational licenses
   
Arrow Action relating to the mortgaging of fishing boats
   
Arrow Issuing of licenses for the export of live fish
   
Arrow Issuing fish landing permits for foreign fishing boats
   
Arrow Enhance the understanding and awareness about fishery management
   
Arrow Coordinate loan facilities for the purchase of capital goods
   
Arrow Registration and performance monitoring of boat builders, manufacturers of fishing gear, sales agents and agents for boat engines
   
Arrow Approve prices for boats, engines and gear
   
Arrow Guidance and supervision of fisheries cooperative societies to enhance their efficiency
   
Arrow Formulation of development projects for fisheries cooperatives and the establishment of fisheries (Idiwara) banks
   
Arrow Improve the understanding and awareness among fishing communities on fisheries management
   
Arrow Repatriation of fishermen arrested by foreign countries and rescue of fishermen stranded in the high seas
   
Arrow Collection and analysis of data regarding the fishing industry
   
Arrow Registration of fish processing establishments, monitoring of the quality of fish exports and issues of export permits
   
Arrow Upgrading the standards of fish sale outlets for local consumption
   
DFAR is headed by the Director General, supported by two Directors and four Deputy Directors who are responsible for the following main divisions
Administration Division
Fisheries Management Division
Fisheries Industries Division
Fishery Product Quality Control Division
MCS Division
Finance Division
 

 
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