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A - AGRICULTURE FORESTRY AND FISHING

CAEN Code 0311: Marine fishing

This class includes:

  • fishing on a commercial basis in ocean and coastal waters
  • taking of marine crustaceans and molluscs
  • whale catching
  • taking of marine aquatic animals: turtles, sea squirts, tunicates, sea urchins etc

This class also includes:

  • activities of vessels engaged both in marine fishing and in processing and preserving of fish
  • gathering of other marine organisms and materials: natural pearls, sponges, coral and algae

This class excludes:

  • capturing of marine mammals, except whales, eg walruses, seals, see CAEN 0170
  • processing of whales on factory ships, see CAEN 1011
  • processing of fish, crustaceans and molluscs on factory ships or in factories ashore, see CAEN 1020
  • Rental of pleasure crafts with crew for sea and coastal water transport (e.g., for fishing cruises). CAEN 5010
  • fishing inspection, protection and patrol services, see CAEN 8424
  • sport and recreational fishing, and associated services, refer to CAEN 9319
  • operation of sport fishing preserves, see CAEN 9319