All inboard fishing vessels and fishing equipment onboard must be licensed by SFA. Individuals employed or engaged in any activity on a fishing vessel must also be registered.
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Under prevailing laws:
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Last Updated 04 Jul 2026
Operating a fishing vessel without a licence is an offence.
To obtain the required licences/registrations, you must meet certain conditions. For details, see Requirements for Licence / Registration for Fishing Vessel, Gear & Personnel.
| Type of Licence | Fee |
|---|---|
| Fishing Vessel Licence Inboard Engine less than 50GRT | $175 per year |
| Fishing Vessel Licence Inboard Engine more than 50GRT but less than 100GRT | $242 per year |
| Fishing Vessel Licence Inboard Engine more than 100GRT | $470 per year |
| Licence to use new fishing gear onboard a licensed fishing vessel | $20 per year |
| Registration of a person employed or engaged in any activity on a fishing vessel | $14 per year per person for vessels prefixed with SMF One-time registration fee of $14 per person for vessels prefixed with "SF" |
For details on how to apply, see Application Process & Fees for Licence / Registration of Fishing Vessel, Fishing Gear, Persons Engaged or Employed on Fishing Vessel, Entry Permit and Port Clearance/Report of Arrival at SFA Fishery Ports.
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Application Process & Fees for Licence / Registration of Fishing Vessel, Fishing Gear, Persons Engaged or Employed on Fishing Vessel, Entry Permit and Port Clearance/Report of Arrival at SFA Fishery PortsUpdate, Renew, Cancel Licence / Registration for Fishing Vessel, Gear & Personnel
List of licensed fishing vessels
