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Fisheries Act 1996

International fishing - High seas fishery inspectors

113Y: Chief executive may withdraw authorisation to fish under international fishing permit

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"The boss can stop a ship from fishing if it breaks the rules."

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The chief executive can stop a ship from fishing under an international fishing permit. This happens when the chief executive gets a report from a foreign high seas inspector that someone on the ship is not following the rules, such as those in section 113W. The chief executive can suspend the international fishing permit by giving notice to the ship's master, which can be done orally or by electronic communication.

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Part 6AInternational fishing
High seas fishery inspectors

113YChief executive may withdraw authorisation to fish under international fishing permit

  1. This section applies where the chief executive receives a report from a foreign high seas inspector that a person on a ship is—

  2. failing to comply with section 113W; or
    1. failing to co-operate with or obstructing the foreign high seas inspector in the exercise of his or her powers under—
      1. the Fish Stocks Agreement; or
        1. boarding and inspection procedures established as provided in Article 21.2 of the Agreement.

        2. The chief executive may, by notice to the master of the ship (which notice may be given orally or by any form of electronic communication), suspend the international fishing permit under which the ship is taking or transporting fish.

        Notes
        • Section 113Y: inserted, on , by section 16 of the Fisheries Act 1996 Amendment Act (No 2) 1999 (1999 No 103).
        • Section 113Y heading: amended, on , by section 46(1) of the Fisheries (International Fishing and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2025 (2025 No 18).
        • Section 113Y(2): amended, on , by section 46(2) of the Fisheries (International Fishing and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2025 (2025 No 18).