FISHERIES LICENSING

The 2020/21 fisheries licensing period will run from 2^nd January to 31^st March 2020.

Current fishing vessel licence holders must relicense during this period to retain their licence.

Licence application forms are available at the Licensing Office of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources located in the Botanical Gardens, Paget. The Licensing Office is open from 8:45am to 4:45pm daily, Monday to Friday.

All fishing vessels will require an inspection for compliance with vessel safety gear and equipment. Vessels must be inspected and approved prior to the payment of the licensing fees, which are: $440.00 per vessel and $30.00 per fisherman attached to the vessel.

The deadline for the receipt of licence applications is at 4:45pm on Tuesday, 31^st March 2020 at the Licensing Office. No late applications can be accepted.  

Owners of fishing vessels, which have not been inspected by the end of March, must make application for a vessel inspection/licensing deferment prior to the above licensing deadline.