Regulations relating to Licensing of Foreign Flag Vessels for the Purpose of Harvesting Namibia’s Share of Marine Resources (No. 147 of 2006).

These Regulations to make provision, in addition to and implementation of provisions of the Marine Resources Act, 2000, for the control of access to foreign fishing vessels to Namibian waters for purposes of harvesting Namibia’s share of marine resources. 3. (1) A person - (a) who holds a right under section 33 of the Act; or (b) who is nominated under section 35(2) of the Act, and who intends to use a foreign flag vessel to harvest Namibia’s share of marine resources, must apply to the Permanent Secretary for a licence in the form substantially corresponding with the Annexure A. Licences shall be issued by the Minister in accordance with these Regulations. A licence is valid for a period not exceeding one year, but may be renewed. The (a) Vessel Monitoring Regulations published by Government Notice; and (b) Parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII and IX of the Regulations relating to the exploitation of marine resources of 2001, apply to any person who uses a foreign flag vessel to harvest Namibia’s share of marine resources. Any person who uses a foreign flag vessel to harvest Namibia’s share of marine resources must comply with the conservation and management measures.