The Department of Environment and Maritime Affairs (DEMA) would like to remind the public that all fishing licences are up for renewal on July 31.
All applicants are advised that under Section 6 of the Fisheries Protection Ordinance, Commercial Fishing Licences are restricted to Belongers ONLY. Non-Belongers will not be granted a Commercial Fishing Licence or a renewal of a Commercial Fishing Licence.
Foreigners wishing to engage in commercial fishing must be licensed as an assistant, sponsored by a Belonger, who is the holder of a Commercial Fishing Licence. Applicants for an Assistant’s Licence must submit proof of a clean Police Record. Persons convicted of offences against the Fisheries Protection Ordinance will not be granted an Assistant’s Licence. Furthermore, a Belonger must be on-board every commercial fishing vessel during operation.
All residents are eligible to apply for a Sport Fishing Licence for personal consumption.
Any questions regarding fishing licences should be directed to DEMA at 941-5122.
