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Fisheries Act 1996

International fishing - Issue of international fishing permits

113G: Application for international fishing permit

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"How to get a permit to fish in other countries"

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You can apply for an international fishing permit if you are the operator of a vessel. You must be registered in the Fishing Vessel Register as either a fish carrier or a fishing vessel. You need to make the application to the chief executive in the approved form.

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Part 6AInternational fishing
Issue of international fishing permits

113GApplication for international fishing permit

  1. An application for an international fishing permit—

  2. may be made only by the operator of a vessel that is registered in the Fishing Vessel Register as either a fish carrier or a fishing vessel; and
    1. must be made to the chief executive in the approved form.

      Notes
      • Section 113G: inserted, on , by section 16 of the Fisheries Act 1996 Amendment Act (No 2) 1999 (1999 No 103).
      • Section 113G heading: amended, on , by section 28(1) of the Fisheries (International Fishing and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2025 (2025 No 18).
      • Section 113G: amended, on , by section 28(2) of the Fisheries (International Fishing and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2025 (2025 No 18).