Laws and Regulations
Law and Regulations
November 01, 2025
Gulper Shark Fishery Management Regulation
This Regulation is formulated for the purpose of implementing the Gulper Shark Fishery Management Plan in the Maldives, it outlines the key guidelines for the management and operation of the Gulper Shark Fishery and related activities. [Published on 31 October 2025]
Law and Regulations
May 28, 2025
Tuna Fishery Regulation (Regulation No. 2022/R-139)
The Tuna Fishery Regulation of the Maldives (Regulation No. 2022/R-139) was published on August 29, 2022. The First Amendment (No. 2022/R-220) was published on November 30, 2022, followed by the Second Amendment (No. 2022/R-97) on October 8, 2024, and the Third Amendment (No. 2022/R-T7) on January 21, 2025.
Law and Regulations
May 25, 2025
Aquaculture Regulation of the Maldives (Regulation No: 2023 / R-94)
The Aquaculture Regulation of the Maldives (Regulation No: 2023/R-94), along with its amendments. The first amendment (No: 2023/R-141) was published on 9 August 2023, followed by the second amendment (No: 2023/R-35) on 15 April 2025.
Law and Regulations
January 13, 2025
Maldives Sea Cucumber Fishery Regulation ( January 31, 2025)
Regulation No: 2025/R-3 Published on 13th January 2025
Law and Regulations
January 13, 2025
Maldives Reef Fishery Regulation (Regulation No:-2025/R-4)
Regulation No: 2025/R-4 - Published on ( January 13, 2025)
Law and Regulations
December 11, 2024
Regulation on National Fishermen’s Registry
Regulation No:- 2024 / R-121 Published on ( December 11, 2024)
Law and Regulations
July 01, 2024
Maldives Fisheries Management Plans (Unofficial English Translations )
(Unofficial English Translations 2020 - 2021 )
Law and Regulations
January 01, 2024
General Fisheries Regulation of the Maldives [No: 2020/R-75]
The General Fisheries Regulation of the Maldives (Regulation No: 2020/R-75) was published on 30 August 2020. It was amended by the First Amendment (Regulation No: 2023/R-123) on 15 March 2023, and the Second Amendment (Regulation No: 15-R/2025) on 2 June 2025.