The Decree is divided into 33 articles and 5 Annexes. It repeals all the preceding legislation regarding the issuance of fishing licences and covers all the different types of commercial fishing (coastwise fishing, deep-sea fishing, etc.). The Decree establishes the procedure to be followed and the requirements for the application, granting, renewal and duration of the fishing licences. With a view to ensuring the rational exploitation of the biological resources of the sea, the fishing methods