When to apply for commercial fishing licenses in Vietnam? What are conditions for issuance of commercial fishing licenses in Vietnam?
When to apply for commercial fishing licenses in Vietnam? What are conditions for issuance of commercial fishing licenses in Vietnam?
My household catch and exploit fishery by fishing vessel, do I need to apply for a commercial fishing license? What are the conditions to get a license?
1. When to apply for commercial fishing licenses in Vietnam?
Pursuant to Clause 1, Article 50 of the Law on Fisheries 2017 has the following provisions:
1. Organizations and individuals using commercial fishing vessels with the maximum length of at least 6 meters for engaging in fishing shall have commercial fishing licenses.
Thus, if your household's fishing vessel with the maximum length of at least 6 meters, it must apply for a commercial fishing license in Vietnam.
2. What are conditions for issuance of commercial fishing licenses in Vietnam?
Pursuant to Clause 2 of Article 50 of the Law on Fisheries 2017, organization or individual prescribed in Clause 1 of this Article will be issued with the commercial fishing license if:
a) The marine fishing does not exceed the quota on issuance of marine fishing licenses;
b) The commercial fishing is not included in the list of banned vocations;
c) The commercial fishing vessel requiring inspection is issued with the certificate of technical safety;
d) The commercial fishing vessel is provided with communication equipment as prescribed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development;
dd) The commercial fishing vessel with the maximum length of at least 15 meters is equipped with the vehicle tracking device in accordance with the Government's regulations;
e) The organization or individual has obtained the registration certificate of commercial fishing vessels;
g) The master and chief engineer officer have degrees or certificates precribed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development;
h) In case of reissuance of the expired license, the organization or individual satisfy the requirements prescribed in Points b, c, d, dd, e and g of this Clause and have submitted extraction log in accordance with regulations of law and the commercial fishing vessel is not included in the list of illegal commercial fishing vessels published by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
According to this Article, you will be granted a commercial fishing license if you fully meet the above conditions in Vietnam.
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