FISHERIES LICENSING
The 2023/24 fisheries licensing period began on 3rd January and will run until 31st March, 2023.
Current fishing vessel license holders must relicense during this period to retain their license.
License 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 8:45 am to 4:45 pm 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 license applications is at 4:45 pm on Friday, 31st March, 2023 at the Licensing Office.
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.