Abstract:
The study focuses mainly on the present status of fisheries sector in Terengganu
and its enforcement system. This thesis highlights on the type of fishing gear, fishing
boats, sighting of patrol boats, inspection by patrol boats, fishing licensing offences that
occur in Terengganu waters. The study includes a questionnaire survey to measure the
perception of the fishermen in survey places in Terengganu especially Kuala Terengganu
and Marang district. To better understand the fisheries management and regulation at the
survey sites, interviews and discussion were conducted with key individuals in the
Department of Fisheries (DOF) and the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency
(MMEA).The Fisheries Act 1985 is used as a standard and parameters of the survey. The
survey indicated the number of fishing boats, sighting of patrol boats and inspection of
boats, education attainment and duration of employment is not determinant factor to
enforce the law. The study includes the perception of fishermen towards enforcement
activity carried out by the enforcement agencies and lack of patrolling activity. The
fishermen were also asked about their perception towards trawling ban.