Register Your Vessel

1. Go to the Fisheries Divisions Head Office at Marcus Garvey Drive, Kingston 13 or to any of the Fisheries sub-Offices island wide to pick up an application form.
2. Complete the form and submit together with other required documents.
3. All boats must be inspected before registration. The Fisheries Division will have an authorized Fisheries personnel to examine the vessel. Vessels will be checked especially on their safety and communication equipment, as well as the suitability of the vessel for rigging (that is setting up to use lines, nets, etc.) for the intended methodology which will be used for fishing. The following will be checked:
   1. Hull and superstructure
   2. Propulsion system (motor, pair of oars)
   3. Anchor
   4. Transistor radio
   5. First aid kit
   6. Life jackets for all crew members
   7. Waterproof flashlights
   8. Distress handheld flares (3 day and 3 night flares. Pistol type not recommended.)
   9. Marine compass, GPS)
   10. Emergency supplies
4. A registration number issued by the Fisheries Division will be painted on the vessel at specific areas mandated by Law. The boats will also be photographed for reference purposes.
5. Issuance of Certificate: After passing inspection, within five (5) working days a Certificate of Registration and a Licence will be issued. Failed inspections will require that a new inspection date be scheduled with the applicant. The applicant will then be advised as to the necessary changes and repairs that must be done to the vessel.

Fishing Licence:

1. Complete an application form.
2. Submit the completed form together with your valid identification and photograph.
3. Pay the application fee.
4. Collect your licence within 28 working days.

Registration:

• Completed application
• Proof of ownership
• Bill of sale for boats
• Bill of sale for engines
• Engine serial numbers
• Two (2) coloured photographs(at least 4x7in) showing front and side views of boats
• Transfer of ownership forms (filled out by former owner and approved by the Fisheries Division, if the boat was previously owned).

Fishing Licence:

• Completed application form
• Identification:
  • Driver's Licence or
  • Passport or
  • National ID with certified copy of birth certificate or
  • Passport size photograph certified by a Justice of the Peace with a certified copy of birth certificate
• Passport size photograph (taken within the last months)

Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries
Hope Gardens
Kingston 6
JAMAICA

Telephone:
876-927-1731-50 / 619-1731

Fax:
876-927-1904

Email:
webmaster@moa.gov.jm

FISHERIES DIVISION

Marine Branch
Marcus Garvey Drive
Kingston 11
Tel: (876) 923-8811-3
Fax: (876) 937-6726

Aquaculture Branch
Twickenham Park
Spanish Town
St. Catherine
Tel: (876) 984-9444; 984-9343
Fax: (876) 984-5194

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A licence usually expires within one year of issue. In other cases where there are Close Seasons, such as that for Conch and Lobster, the licence is authorized for the appropriate period.

Fisher and Boat Licence Application brochure

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• Registration: After passing inspection, 5 working days
• Fishing Licence: 28 working days

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The Fishing Industry Act, 1975 prevents anyone from fishing without having obtained a licence or permit issued by the Licensing Authority of the Fisheries Division. Fishing without a valid licence will result in a penalty or summary conviction in a Court of Law.

Fishermen and their vessels (commercial or recreational) are also required to be registered with the Fisheries Division. Following is a procedure on how you can register your vessel/boat and apply for a fishing licence.

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• Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries:

http://www.moa.gov.jm/Fisheries/boat_inspection.php

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