Ministry of Fishery and Maritime Affairs
The Mount Vema Ministry of Fisheries and Maritime Affairs, oversee a variety of government offices, and works in liaison with the Police and the Coast Guard. Various divisions of the ministry are concerned with the nation's ports and port development plans, maritime shipping, fisheries, and the Vema Seamount marine environmental policies. The Ministry is also in charge of the country’s aquaculture projects, aiming to meet rigorous district, national and international environmental standards, based on the best available scientific research, to minimize and manage the risks associated with aquaculture operations.
Fishing Licenses
A fishing vessel licence authorizes registered fishing vessels to fish in specified areas of the Vema Seamount Territory. The licence enables the Mount Vema Fisheries Administrations to control fishing so that the Kingdom of Mount Vema does not exceed the quotas set by the Mount Vema Fisheries Policy. The licence allows Fisheries Administrations to set specific conditions and requirements, such as arrangements for the landings of stocks.
Who needs a licence
You need a licence if you are selling any of the catch from your vessel, even if you only sell any fish you do not want for yourself to friends or to a fishmonger.
However you will not need a fishing vessel licence if:
The vessel is 10 metres and under overall length and does not have an engine (that is, it only has oars or a sail);
The vessel is used wholly for the purposes of fishing for pleasure.
What happens if I fish without a licence?
Fishing vessels fishing without a licence within the Vema Seamount territorial waters are operating illegally if the fish are sold. Owners, masters and charterers of vessels caught fishing without a licence or who are not following the terms of their licence may be prosecuted. This could lead to fines of up to 250,000 golles for each offence and/or the forfeit of gear and/or fish on board.
In the case of joint ownership of a vessel, all owners are jointly liable for any offences committed by the vessel.
Who needs a licence
You need a licence if you are selling any of the catch from your vessel, even if you only sell any fish you do not want for yourself to friends or to a fishmonger.
However you will not need a fishing vessel licence if:
The vessel is 10 metres and under overall length and does not have an engine (that is, it only has oars or a sail);
The vessel is used wholly for the purposes of fishing for pleasure.
What happens if I fish without a licence?
Fishing vessels fishing without a licence within the Vema Seamount territorial waters are operating illegally if the fish are sold. Owners, masters and charterers of vessels caught fishing without a licence or who are not following the terms of their licence may be prosecuted. This could lead to fines of up to 250,000 golles for each offence and/or the forfeit of gear and/or fish on board.
In the case of joint ownership of a vessel, all owners are jointly liable for any offences committed by the vessel.
Fishing Vessel License
How do I get a fishing vessel license
To get a Mount Vema Fishing Vessel License, you must visit the official contact page, fill out the contact form, and attach a letter of Expression of Interest to the attention of the 'Fishing Vessel Licenses Officer' at The Mount Vema Ministry of Fisheries and Maritime Affairs. Once your letter is received, you will receive a formal invitation with the application form. Then you must pay a non-refundable prescribed fee as specified by the Ministry to process your application.
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