Definitions

Definitions.—In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—

1. (a) "Appointed day" means such day as the Government may, by notification, appoint under sub-section

1. (3) of section 1;
   • (b) "Fishing vessel" means a ship or boat, whether or not fitted with mechanical means of propulsion, which is engaged in sea fishing for profit and includes—
     • (i) a deep sea fishing vessel;
     • (ii) a mechanized fishing boat;
     • (iii) a catamaran;
     • (iv) a country craft including a canoe and a boat used for fishing;
   • (c) "Government" means the State Government of Andhra Pradesh;
   • (d) "Port" means the space within the limits of the port as defined for the time being under the Indian Ports Act, 1908;
   • (e) "Prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act;
   • (f) "Registered fishing vessel" means a fishing vessel registered under section 9;
   • (g) "Specified area" means such area or areas in the sea along the entire coast line of the State, but not beyond the territorial waters, as may be specified by the Government by notification;
   • (h) "Tidal water" means any part of the sea or of a river within the ebb and flow of the tide at ordinary spring tides.