Ghana - Obtain Licence For Truck Carrying Fish

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Obtain Licence for Truck Carrying Fish in Ghana, the applicant has to approach the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development.
2. Address and contact details can be found in the following Contact link
3. Applicant must obtain the application form from the MOFAD department.
4. The applicant must fill up the application form as directed and submit it to the concerned authorities.
5. The applicant has to make sure that he or she has all the required documents that are required for this process to be successful and they can be found under the "Required Documents" section of this page.
6. After filling the form proceed to pay the prescribed fee. Payment of appropriate fees should be made and that can be found under the "Fees" section of this page.
7. Ensure that the application fee is submitted and all the required information is included with application.
8. Submit the completed form in two copies along with the supporting documents to the respective office.
9. All boats must be inspected before registration. The Directorate of Fisheries will have 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.
10. A registration number issued by the Directorate of Fisheries will be painted on the vessel at specific areas mandated by Law. The boats will also be photographed for reference purposes.
11. Issuance of Certificate: After passing inspection, within five (5) working days a Certificate of Registration and a License 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.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• A National Identification Card.
• Passport
• Payment receipt.
• Proof of age
• Attach photograph and copy of any identification
• Vehicle inspection certificate.
• Vehicle logbook.
• Fishing license
• Vehicle pass certificate
• Vehicle equipment list.

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development
Regional government office
M9GQ+44 Kumasi, Ghana
Kumasi, Ghana
Post: P. O. Box GP 630, Accra, Ghana
Email: [email protected]
Location link
Contact link

Eligibility

• All Foreigners and Resident of Ghana with a Fishing pass or license are eligible.
• Foreigner tourists must have a tourist visa

Fees

• Application Fees: GHS. 10,000
• License Fee: 500,000 GHS

Validity

• A license issued under this Act is valid for one year and expire on 31 December every year.

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Processing Time

• A license or permit for fishing will be granted within 5 days.

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Instructions

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Required Information

• Name of Applicant
• List and Particulars of Shareholders
• Nationality
• Passport Number
• Mailing Address
• Telephone Number
• Age and sex
• Purpose of the application
• Company name
• Name of Authorized Licensing Officer.
• Nationality /No./Passport No
• Mailing Address
• Telephone No.
• Business Location: Name of Building/Place
• Details of Fish truck carrier
• Type of Truck (5 or 10 tone others).
• Type of hull
• Overall Length
• Engine Type (Fuel)
• Intended Fishing Area
• Proposed fishing Methods Used
• Name of BMU.
• Purpose of the application.
• Declaration

Need for the Document

• Purpose of this document is to regulate the distribution pattern of fish and fish products for international, regional and local markets and to promote traceability capacity by the issuing authority.

Information which might help

• A person is required to obtain a valid fishing license prior to fishing in inland waters or transporting fish taken from inland waters.
• A person is required to keep his/her fishing license with him/her at all times while fishing or transporting fish and must exhibit their license for inspection by any warden, department employee, guide or landowner upon request.
• No person in Ghana is allowed to export or import a live fish or any other aquatic animal without the permission of the Minister.
• A person who contravenes a provision of Fish Act Cap 197 Subsection (1) of the fishing Act commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine or imprisonment for a term of five years or to both such fine and imprisonment and, in addition, the fish or aquatic animal shall be forfeited to the Ghanaian Government.

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