South Africa - Apply for a Foreign Fishing Vessel Licence

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for a foreign fishing vessel license in person, the applicant has to visit the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.
2. The address and contact details of the office can be found in the following link: Link
3. Visit the office and obtain an Application for a foreign fishing vessel licence from the Fisheries Department.
4. Make sure that you have all the documents listed in the “Required documents” section of this page.
5. Complete the form as required with relevant details under respective sections. After completing the application form, attach the required documents with the completed form.
6. Then, proceed to submit the application package to the relevant authority at the office in person for further processes. Make the necessary payment as directed.
7. Also, the application can be sent to the Postal address of the Fisheries department in the DAFF office.
8. After submission, the completed form and corresponding documents will be put into further verification and validation processes.
9. Once all the processes got completed, the authorities will perform necessary actions for the issuance process of the fishing vessel license.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form
• Valid safety certificate from the flag state
• Official letter from fisheries authority
• Vessel transfer application form (for vessels that are not nominated)
• Completed Catch permit form
• Completed High seas application form
• Required fees and proof of payment
• Right to fish document
• Contract with fishing right holder (absence of fishing right)

Office Locations & Contacts

Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries - Head Office
Physical Address:20 Steve Biko (formerly Beatrix) Street,
Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002
South Africa
Postal Address:Private Bag X250,
Pretoria, 0001
South Africa
Tel:012 319 6000
Fax:012 319 6681
Website: Website DAFF

Department of Agriculture office locations

Eligibility

• Any person who wants his/her fishing vessel that is registered with another country’s flag state (not South Africa), can apply.
• The applicant must have a joint venture with a South African fishing right holder to get his/her vessel licensed.

Fees

Tariff for each service is reflected on the application form. You can also approach the SAMSA office for fees details.

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Processing Time

The application to use a foreign owned vessel (including application for vessel transfer, catch permit and high seas licence) may take 14 working days, subject to proper lodging of the applications.

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Instructions

• You must complete an application form for a catch permit according to the sector in which the vessel will fish. If you want the vessel to fish on the high seas during the charter period, you must complete the High Seas application form.

• Refer for more relevant instructions: Link

Required Information

• Fishing vessel name
• Name and other details of the owner
• Vessel’s horsepower, length and capacity
• Registration number
• Name of the flag state
• Safety Certificate number
• Details of the fishing sector

Need for the Document

A foreign fishing vessel is a vessel that is registered with another country’s flag state (not South Africa). You must apply for a foreign fishing vessel licence with the Department of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries for fishing with the consent of the South African Government.

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