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Fisheries Unit
The Fisheries Unit focuses on sustainable fisheries development to support food production and conservation of marine resources.
Assessment, protection, and monitoring of marine parks.
Implementation of Marine Parks Management Plan and corresponding legislation.
Conduct fish stock assessments.
Licensing of commercial fisherfolk and fishing vessels.
Fish catch data collection.
Registration of fish merchants.
Installation and maintenance of mooring buoys
Regulation and management of fisheries initiatives.
Habitat monitoring (beaches, coral reefs, and seagrass beds).
Sea Turtle assessments and monitoring.
| Fee Description | Fee (EC$) |
|---|---|
| Re-issuing of licenses before their expiration | $55.00 |
| Change of vessel, captain details or addition to existing crew on a valid license. Charge applies per person | $50.00 |
| Late charges for fishing licenses. licensing period (2 Jan- 2 Feb) charge applies after the period | $50.00 |
| Annual - Dive tank fees | $1,000.00 |
| Annual export permit fees | $100.00 |
* All annual licenses are valid from Jan-Dec, non-transferable, and only first time licenses are eligible to be prorated.
| Fishing Licenses | Fee (EC$) | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Class A – LOCAL annual commercial | $250.00 | Under 35ft or NO vessel. Include two crew, the captain and one vessel |
| Class B - LOCAL annual commercial | $1,000.00 | Exceeds 36ft, but less than 60ft. Include two crew, the captain and one vessel |
| Class C LOCAL annual industrial | $5,000.00 | Vessel must be 61ft to 150 ft and owned by a belonger, BUT does not have to be locally based. A non-belonger cannot hold shares, partnership or any form of ownership of a local industrial licensed fishing vessel. Includes all crew, the captain and one vessel. Only the captain shall be issued a fisher ID, crew details shall be on a vessel certificate |
| Class D - LOCAL annual sport | $1,000.00 | Includes all crew, the captain, all guests and all vessels owned by one company. The fee would cover moorings and marine park fees |
| Class E - LOCAL annual subsistence | $100.00 | Includes ONE crew, the captain and one vessel. Allowed to sell excess fish (not more than 100lbs total per year) |
| Class F - VISITOR weekly sport | $150.00 | ONLY line, rods, reels. To fish from shore, their private vessel or otherwise. Vessels subject to cruising permit fees |
| Class G - NON- BELONGER/NON- RESIDENT annual sport | $5,000.00 | Vessel owned by a non-belonger and not locally based. Includes all crew, the captain, all guests and one vessel. Holders of this license are NOT subject to cruising permit fees. They are required to submit a manifest to HM Customs in person or via email |
| Class H - NON- BELONGER/NON- RESIDENT annual industrial | 10% of the value of the total allowable catch per species, as specified on the license | Vessel size 61-150ft. Includes all crew, the captain and one vessel. Only the captain shall be issued a fisher ID, crew details shall be on a vessel certificate |
| Service | Fee (EC$) | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Manta | $2,000.00 | Per manta |
| Helix | $2,500.00 | Per helix (+50% for extension) |
| Small Sand screws | $200.00 | Small = 4.5'x 3⁄4" rod; 4" disc |
| Medium Sand Screws | $270.00 | Medium = 5.5' x 3⁄4" rod; 6" disc |
| Large Sand Screws | $540.00 | Large = 5.5' x 1" rod; 8" disc |
| Salvaging | $80.00 | Per foot of vessel |
| Boat use | $1,345.00 | Captain fees and fuel per day |
| Hydraulics and heavy equipment | $1,000.00 | Per day/as necessary |
| Tank fees | $40.00 | Per tank per day |
| Lift bags | $135.00 | Per bag per day |
| EIA's & EIS's | $2,000.00 - $20,000.00 | Detailed assessment (prices vary dependent on project size) |
| Risk assessments | $940.00 | Marine related small projects |
| Benthic surveys | $565.00 | Cost per 200m2 |
| Servicing of permanent anchors & mooring | $1,000.00 | Does not include replacement material |
| Mooring buoy | $810.00 | Per buoy, including pickup line chaffing hose etc. |
| Downlines | $60.00 | Plus 3$EC per foot |
| Splicing Rope | $30.00 | Per head |
A one year warranty and free servicing applies to anchors and moorings installed by DFMR for general wear and tear (except for negligent acts). Although the moorings, anchors, sand screws or other services were rendered or installed by the Government of Anguilla DFMR, the Government of Anguilla does not bear any responsibility for any loss or injury resulting from their use. Non-refundable 50% deposit of total cost required before the commencement of services, and balance due five working days upon completion of services.
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