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Businesses that Need Licence / Registration for Fishing Vessel, Gear & Personnel

All inboard fishing vessels and fishing equipment onboard must be licensed by SFA. Individuals employed or engaged in any activity on a fishing vessel must also be registered.

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When are licences/registrations required?

Under prevailing laws:

  • all inboard fishing vessels need to be licensed

  • new fishing gear onboard fishing vessels need to be licensed

  • employees and individuals engaged in any activity on fishing vessels to be registered
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Operating a fishing vessel without a licence is an offence. 

Where can I find a list of licensed fishing vessels?

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List of licensed fishing vessels

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What are the requirements or conditions?

To obtain the required licences/registrations, you must meet certain conditions. For details, see Requirements for Licence / Registration for Fishing Vessel, Gear & Personnel.

How much do the licences/registrations cost?

Type of LicenceFee
Fishing Vessel Licence Inboard Engine less than 50GRT$175 per year
Fishing Vessel Licence Inboard Engine more than 50GRT but less than 100GRT$242 per year
Fishing Vessel Licence Inboard Engine more than 100GRT$470 per year
Licence to use new fishing gear onboard a licensed fishing vessel$20 per year
Registration of a person employed or engaged in any activity on a fishing vessel

$14 per year per person for vessels prefixed with SMF


One-time registration fee of $14 per person for vessels prefixed with "SF"

 

For more information
You can contact us via the SFA Online Feedback Form.

Last Updated 16 Oct 2024


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