October 19, 2015 — CHILE – The House of Representatives has unanimously approved a bill which establishes permanent regulations to deal with the consequences of natural disasters in the fisheries sector.

The initiative, which was requested by parliamentarians from the Region of Coquimbo, works to protect the rights of fishermen and applies flexible rules in situations of loss and when fishermen are unable to operate vessels after natural disasters.

The standard is intended to address the special situation of those who suffer severe damage or total destruction of their ships and boats as a result of a natural disaster, as happened on 16 September in the Region of Coquimbo.

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