Djibouti · Spearfishing zone

Territorial waters of the Republic of Djibouti (entire)

Prohibited zonenational prohibition (territorial sea)

What this zone is

Overview

How spearfishing is treated at Territorial waters of the Republic of Djibouti (entire).

Spearfishing in any form and possession of a speargun aboard a vessel or on the beaches are prohibited throughout Djibouti's territorial waters (Decree 85-103/PR/AG, Articles 1 and 2).

On the coast

Location

Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.

11.7500°N, 43.1500°E

View on the map

Source

This zone is documented in the official source below.

faolex.fao.org

Before you dive

License for Djibouti

Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.

License requiredvia Direction de la Peche (Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Maritime Economy - MAEM); Service des Affaires Maritimes for non-professional permits

Application to the Direction de la Peche using the official forms (annexes 1 and 2 of Arrete 2007-0036), with technical opinion of the Direction de la Peche and payment of fees. Not applicable to spearfishing, which is prohibited.

Get your license

Opens the official portal · faolex.fao.org

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