Authorization of Transship

(1) A person shall not use a Belize flagged fishing vessel to undertake trans-shipment of fish without the authorization of the Director. Trans-ship. (2) The Director may issue an authorization to trans-ship subject to the following conditions– (a) any prescribed conditions; (b) the conditions of the applicable fishing license; or 52 (c) any other condition imposed by the Director as he sees fit. (3) A person authorized in accordance with this section shall comply with all applicable laws and with any conditions of the (4) The Director may suspend or cancel an authorization if there is any failure to comply with the conditions of this authorization or the provisions of this Act. (5) An authorization given under this section shall be in writing. (6) A person shall only trans-ship fish in an approved port or as authorized. (7) Any person who undertakes trans-shipment activities– (a) without an authorization given under this section; or (b) in breach of any condition of an authorization or of a relevant fishing license; or (c) at a place other than an approved port; is guilty of a serious violation against this Act and shall be subject to disciplinary or pecuniary actions in accordance with the Sanction Regulations.