Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 (Act No. 18 of 1998)Chapter 3 : Management of Marine Living ResourcesPart 7 : High Seas Fishing41. High seas licences |
| (1) | The Minister may issue a high seas fishing licence in respect of a local fishing vessel, subject to the conditions that he or she considers appropriate. |
| (2) | A high seas fishing licence shall be valid for a period not exceeding one year. |
| (3) | A high seas fishing licence shall only be issued in respect of a local fishing vessel. |
| (4) | A high seas fishing licence shall terminate— |
| (a) | on expiration of the period for which it was valid; |
| (b) | should the vessel cease to be registered in the Republic; or |
| (c) | should the master, owner or charterer of the high seas fishing vessel be convicted of an offence in terms of section 39(5). |