L J compulsory when fishing in Portugal.

[25931]

I had an interesting conversation with the Policia Maritima yesterday.
The law requires a licence to fish - obviously you aren't on "Innocent passage" & therefore are subject to local regs.
Not only the fisherman but everyone on deck is required to wear an LJ or bouyancy aid.

 

[Sandyman]

I will be in the Nautical Club in Faro tonight. Will mention this to the fishermen.
I kind of know what the response will be

 

[25931]

I will be in the Nautical Club in Faro tonight. Will mention this to the fishermen.
I kind of know what the response will be

I think that you will find that they are well aware of the situation as the P.M.have already fined several in the Ria.

 

[GrahamM376]

Depends on the size of the boat, applies mainly to small open boats.

 

[25931]

Depends on the size of the boat, applies mainly to small open boats.

Not so according to the PM it applies to those on deck but not to those below.

 

[GrahamM376]

Not so according to the PM it applies to those on deck but not to those below.

Just had a natter with a fisherman friend. It appears anyone single handing a fishing boat at sea has to wear a life jacket. Anyone (all on board) fishing at anchor has to wear a life jacket but fishing underway they don't.

It's a nightmare here, he broke the law a couple of weeks ago by catching a blue tuna. Evidently a licence has to applied for the day before you catch one and then once caught you have to notify the owners of the static tuna fish traps to have your fish weight deducted from their annual quota

 

[Heckler]

Just had a natter with a fisherman friend. It appears anyone single handing a small fishing boat at sea has to wear a life jacket. Anyone (all on board) fishing at anchor has to wear a life jacket but fishing underway they don't.

It's a nightmare here, he broke the law a couple of weeks ago by catching a blue tuna. Evidently a licence has to applied for the day before you catch one and then once caught you have to notify the owners of the static tuna fish traps to have your fish weight deducted from their annual quota

In Albufeira now, heading to Culatera next week, you there then?
Stu

 

[Sandyman]

Hi Stu
Gunter on Medusa tells me the PM towed out all the wrecks from the lagoon last week and plonked them in the anchorage. You & Graham should fit in well

 

[GrahamM376]

Hi Stu
Gunter on Medusa tells me the PM towed out all the wrecks from the lagoon last week and plonked them in the anchorage. You & Graham should fit in well

Cheeky sod, at least our boats have the masts on and don't need painting!

 

[GrahamM376]

In Albufeira now, heading to Culatera next week, you there then?
Stu

Still on the mooring, SWMBO has to go to Lisboa most likely Friday and then I'll have to go as well in a couple of weeks.

 

[Sandyman]

Cheeky sod, at least our boats have the masts on and don't need painting!

 

[Heckler]

Cheeky sod, at least our boats have the masts on and don't need painting!

Well said! No more oxos for Sandy!
Stu

 

[nortada]

I trust we are not descending into another season of screwing the punters around?

Other than locals, are folk being fined or just warned?

 

[GrahamM376]

I trust we are not descending into another season of screwing the punters around?

Other than locals, are folk being fined or just warned?

This one is aimed mostly at the locals. Often when we exit the Ria Formosa there are small boats with a couple of guys with suicidal tendencies fishing in the overfalls.

Unless you know different, the police seem to be leaving visitors alone these days.

 

[Sandyman]

Just a bee in the bonnet short term purge. Soon forgot about by PM until the next time.
Cant blame pescadores not wanting to wear LJ's in this heat.

 

[25931]

Just a bee in the bonnet short term purge. Soon forgot about by PM until the next time.
Cant blame pescadores not wanting to wear LJ's in this heat.

Many of them have been given auto inflatable jackets. The problem as seen a few weeks ago when a fishing boat capsized the three crew were wearing ljs - the only survivor was the one who removed his and swam ashore saying later that it was impossible to swim whilst wearing it. Both fatalities were wearing theirs.