Section 15
Operation of fishing vessel
(1)
Any person who operates or allows to be operated any fishing vessel for the purpose of fishing —
(a)
without a licence;
(b)
in contravention of any condition of such a licence; or
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(c)
in contravention of any direction, is guilty of an offence.
(2)
An application for a licence pursuant to subsection (1) in respect of a new fishing vessel shall be made before construction of the vessel is commenced and shall be accompanied by such plans, specifications or other information as the Director may require.
(3)
The applicant may proceed with the construction of the new fishing vessel upon receiving the written approval to do so from the Director, subject to such conditions as may be specified therein.
(4)
Where under a fisheries plan it is provided that no licence under this Part shall be issued for a specific type of fisheries unless the new fishing vessel is in replacement of a fishing vessel already issued with a licence for such type of fisheries, the Director shall not grant the application unless the fishing vessel to be replaced is disposed of in accordance with his directions.