the off shory for large pelagic in Myanmar has initiated and developed gradually during the last decade and is currently producing nearly 200 tone of fish per annum. long lining in the myanmar EEZ started with the issuing of experimental licenses to 12 freezer vessels in 1999-2000. Initially the catch rates were good and in 2001-2002 the number of licensed vessels rose to 110. the license fee collected for this fisheries is 30 US$/GRT/month. currently,48 vessels from two foreign fishing companies were still operating for tuna in the EEZ of myanmar and india. according to "law relating to fishing rights for foreign fishing vessels " tuna long-ling fishing operation is permitted only in the outside of the territorial sea in myanmar EEZ to all fishing vessel.the target spicier for this fishery is yellowfin tuna,even sword fish,marlin and sharks are caught as by catch