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GEORGIA 



In the former Soviet Union, the fishery fleets of all republics, including Georgia, operated 

 as a unit divided only by the various fishing regions. This system, which prevailed for the past 

 40 years, was suddenly disrupted by the new political arrangements. Each independent country 

 now has to organize its own support and transportation activities, and obtain its own fuel 

 Georgia has no oil resources and must, therefore, buy diesel oil from Russia or other countries. 

 Georgia has been plagued with internal political and military conflict since achieving 

 independence which has severely damaged the country's economy. No information is available 

 on the fate of the Georgian high-seas fleet following the invasion and occupation of its main port 

 in Poti by rebel troops on October 10, 1993. The outlook for the Georgian fleet is bleak and 

 it remains to be seen whether it can continue operating. 



CONTENTS 



I. Background 172 



II. Fishing Fleet 172 



III. Fishing Grounds 172 



IV. Fisheries Administradon 173 



V. Outlook 173 



Sources 174 



Appendices 175 



