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Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 (Act No. 18 of 1998)

Chapter 3 : Management of Marine Living Resources

Part 7 : High Seas Fishing

41. High seas licences

 

(1) The Minister may issue a high seas fishing licence in respect of a local fishing vessel, subject to the conditions that he or she considers appropriate.

 

(2) A high seas fishing licence shall be valid for a period not exceeding one year.

 

(3) A high seas fishing licence shall only be issued in respect of a local fishing vessel.

 

(4) A high seas fishing licence shall terminate—
(a) on expiration of the period for which it was valid;
(b) should the vessel cease to be registered in the Republic; or
(c) should the master, owner or charterer of the high seas fishing vessel be convicted of an offence in terms of section 39(5).