PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
To provide for reimbursement of losses incurred as a result of the seizure of a U.S. commercial fishing vessel by a foreign country on the basis of rights or claims in territorial waters or on the high seas, which are not recognized by the United States. Effective November 28, 1990, the United States acknowledges the authority of coastal States to manage highly migratory species, thus reducing the basis for valid claims under the Fishermen's Protective Act.

 ELIGIBLE FUNCTIONAL CATEGORIES:
1. BUSINESS AND COMMERCE;
- Economic Injury and Natural Disaster;
- Commercial Fisheries;
2. LAW, JUSTICE AND LEGAL SERVICES;
- Legal Services - Claims Against Foreign Governments;

 WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM:
- Industrialist/Business Person;
- U.S. Citizen;

 WHO CAN APPLY:
- Individual/Family;
- Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans);
- Profit organization;