Prepare and keep under continual review plans for the management and development of fisheries in waters under the jurisdiction of the Republic;

Establish priorities for the utilisation of fishery resources which will provide the greatest benefits to the country;

Ensure the proper conservation of the fishery resources through the prevention of over fishing;

Strive to minimise, as far as practicable, fishery gear conflict among users;

Ensure the monitoring, control and surveillance of the fishery waters;

Promote sub regional, regional and international co-operation in fisheries management;

Promote co-operation among local fishermen and advance development of artisanal fishing;

Carry out research and survey work for the assessment of stock of the fisheries resources;

Correlate fisheries with other water uses and environmental protection particularly with respect to the fish resources and food chain in the rivers, la-goons, lakes and the continental shelf along the coast of the country;

Standardise fish quality, weight and the basis for fish pricing in consultation with any other agency that has responsibility for fish quality standards;

Make recommendations to the Minister on granting of licences for fishing;

In consultation with the Minister, control and co-ordinate the importation of fresh and frozen fish;

In collaboration with the competent authority, establish requirement for manning fishing vessels and boats, safety for crew and vessels and for fishing gears in use to avoid damage by other vessels;

Hear and determine complaints from persons aggrieved in respect of matters arising from or related to fishing activities and the fishing industry generally;

In collaboration with District Assemblies with fishing communities, ensure the enforcement of the fishery laws including by-laws made by the District Assembly; and

Perform any other function conferred on it under the Fisheries Act, 2002 (Act 625) or any other enactment