Extent of application

(1) These Regulations shall apply to– (a) all Belize flagged fishing vessels or any other Belize flagged vessels which engage in fishing or fishing related activities; (b) all owners, operators, charterers and masters on Belize flagged vessels; (c) all inspectors and observers authorized to perform duties in accordance with the Act; and High Seas Fishing 29 (d) all persons and entities empowered to function as representatives of the Belize High Seas Fisheries Unit. (2) All vessels operating in Belize’s jurisdictional waters shall be subject to domestic fishing rules and regulations.