Issuance of a licence

(1) The Director may, with the approval of the Registrar, issue a licence to the owner and/or operator of a vessel authorizing it to be used for the following– (a) for fishing on the high seas; (b) for fishing in the waters under the jurisdiction of another State subject to the laws of that State; or (c) for all other activities which are subject to licenses and authorizations under section 15 of the Act. (2) The types of licences that can be obtained in accordance with these regulations are prescribed in the First Schedule together with format of such licences. First Schedule. (3) Any licence issued is valid only for operation on the high seas with the exception of Authorizations to Operate in the EEZ or Fisheries Waters of another State. Vessels which operate in the Exclusive Economic Zone of another State must hold a valid authorization from that State. Belize shall issue an accompanying authorization for operation within the EEZ of another State subsequent to the high seas fishing licence, subject to verification of the validity and authenticity of the licence issued by that State. 30 High Seas Fishing (4) Authorization may also be issued to vessels that obtain a licence from a State that has bilateral information sharing agreement with Belize. Application form Second Schedule.