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Renewing your fishing vessel licence
Holders of fishing vessel licences from SFA are required to renew their licence yearly before the licence expiry date if they wish to continue with the business.
Who can renew?
The holder of the licence.
How much does it cost to renew?
The annual licence fee varies depending on the Gross Tonnage of the fishing vessel. The breakdown is as follows:
| Vessels by Gross Tonnage | Annual Licence Fee |
|---|---|
| Fishing Vessel Licence Inboard Engine less than 50GRT | $175 |
| Fishing Vessel Licence Inboard Engine more than 50GRT but less than 100GRT | $242 |
| Fishing Vessel Licence Inboard Engine more than 100GRT | $470 |
How do I renew my licence?
Step 1: Pay the renewal fees before your licence expires
Step 2: Submit the Declaration Form
You must renew your licence before it expires. If your licence is expired, you must cease operations immediately. Operating a fishing vessel or plying at any port in Singapore without a valid licence issued by SFA is an offence under prevailing laws.
How do I get a copy of my renewed licence?
SFA will send you a copy via email.
Renewing your fishing gear licence
You do not need to renew your fishing gear licence if there is no change to the fishing gear deployed on the licensed fishing vessel.
If you have a new gear on your fishing vessel, you should submit a new application for a fishing gear licence instead of updating your fishing vessel licence.
Renewing your registration of personnel on fishing vessels
All registrations of personnel (e.g. fishermen or crew) employed or engaged in any activity on a fishing vessel prefixed with the letters “SMF” must be renewed yearly before the expiry date.
For vessels prefixed with “SF”, you do not need to renew your registration. Registrations are one-time for vessels prefixed with “SF”.
Who can renew?
The holder of the fishing vessel licence can renew the registration.
How do I renew my registration?
To renew your registration, fill in and submit the Registration of a Person Employed or Engaged under Fisheries Act form for existing personnel.
How much does it cost to renew?
It costs $14 to renew the registration.
How do I make payment?
Once your application is approved, SFA will send you an invoice via email. The payment methods are stated on the invoice.
You can make payment via:
GIRO
AXS
How long does it take to renew my registration?
SFA will process your registration and notify you via email when it has been renewed.
How do I get a copy of my renewed registration?
SFA will send you a copy via email.
Updating your fishing vessel licence
All fishing vessel licence holders are required to keep their licences updated.
When you have new fishing gear on your fishing vessel, you should submit a new application for fishing gear instead of updating your fishing vessel licence.
Who can update the licence?
The holder of the fishing vessel licence
When do I update my licence?
You should request to update your licence immediately when there are changes in your contact details (e.g. mailing address, email and contact number).
If you want to make changes to your vessel (e.g. engine or hull), or personnel (e.g. change in number of crew and crew details), you must first seek approval from SFA.
An inspect is required when there are changes to your vessel's details.
To seek approval from SFA, fill in the SFA Online Feedback Form.
Licensees must update SFA of changes. Failure to do so can result in enforcement actions. Remedial or corrective actions may also be imposed.
How much does it cost to update my licence?
There is no fee payable to update your licence.
How do I update my licence?
To update SFA, fill in the SFA Online Feedback Form.
How long does it take to update my licence?
SFA will review the details of the request and contact you if additional information is required, or to arrange an onsite inspection for our assessment.
How do I get an updated copy of my licence?
SFA will email you a copy.
Updating your fishing gear licence
If there are changes to your fishing gear, you should submit a fresh application.
For steps on how to submit a fresh application, see Application Process & Fees for Licence / Registration of Fishing Vessel, Fishing Gear, Persons Engaged or Employed on Fishing Vessel, Entry Permit and Port Clearance / Report of Arrival at SFA Fishery Ports.
Updating your registration of personnel on fishing vessels
All fishing vessel licence holders are required to keep their registrations updated.
Who can update the registrations?
The holder of the fishing vessel licence.
When do I update my registrations?
You should inform SFA immediately when there are changes to the registered personnel (e.g. changes in the number of crew or crew details).
Licensees must update SFA of changes. Failure to do so can result in enforcement actions. Remedial or corrective actions may also be imposed.
How much does it cost to update my registration?
There is no fee payable to update your registration.
How do I update my registration?
To update SFA, fill in the SFA Online Feedback Form.
How long does it take to update my registration?
SFA will review the details of the request and contact you if additional information is required, or to arrange an onsite inspection for our assessment.
Cancelling your licences/registrations
You should request to cancel your licences/registrations if you have stopped operating your fishing vessels.
Do not allow your licence to expire, as you will remain responsible for all the activities on your fishing vessel until the licence is officially cancelled.
Who can cancel the licences/registrations?
The holder of the licences/registrations.
Can I transfer my licences/registrations?
Licences/Registrations cannot be transferred. If you have sold your business, you must cancel your licences and registrations. The new owner must submit a fresh application.
How much does it cost to cancel my licences/registrations?
There is no fee payable to cancel your licences/registrations.
How do I request to cancel my licences/registrations?
To request to cancel your licence/registration, contact us via the SFA Online Feedback Form.
How long does it take to cancel my licences/registrations?
SFA will process your request to terminate your licences/registrations and notify you via email of the termination.
Upon cancellation of your licence, you must cease operations immediately. Operating a fishing vessel or plying at any port in Singapore without a valid licence issued by the SFA is an offence under prevailing laws.
For more information
You can contact us via the SFA Online Feedback Form.
Last Updated 16 Oct 2024
Related Pages
Application Process & Fees for Licence / Registration of Fishing Vessel, Fishing Gear, Persons Engaged or Employed on Fishing Vessel, Entry Permit and Port Clearance/Report of Arrival at SFA Fishery Ports
Application for New Fishing Gear Used on SFA-licensed Fishing Vessel
Declaration on Fishing Gear Used on SFA-licensed Fishing Vessel
Registration of a Person Employed or Engaged under Fisheries Act
