Fishing License
An investor in this sector will be required to forward a letter of intent to the Director of Fisheries specifying the type of fishing method to be used, the particulars of the fishing vessel-length and gross tons (GRT).
Certificate of Registration with an identification mark will be issued. Fishing vessels allowed are those of 11.0 metres long or more, for Prawn Trawler, Vessels between 21 - 159 GRT are allowed as well as Sport Fishing Vessel.
Two types of fishing are allowed in Tanzania
- Purse Seine; and
- Long Line Fishing
There are two types of fishing areas
- Territorial Waters: i.e. within 12 nautical miles where most of the fishing done involves prawn fishing.
- Exclusive Economic Zone: There is no limitation to fishing in the Exclusive Economic Zone.
A fishing licence can also be obtained through the regional/district offices. However, licencing of fishing vessels, whose length is more than 11 metres and of all foreign investors is done in Dar es Salaam only. Licence fees are specified below.
Deep Sea Fishing involving Tuna, Sword, Shark etc.
| |
Local (US$) |
Foreign (US$) |
|
Registration fee |
200 |
2,000 |
|
Licencing fee per year |
5,000 |
16,000 |
Fishing Vessel Registration and Transfer Fee (for Prawn Trawler)
| |
Local (US$) |
Foreign (US$) |
|
Fishing Vessel (11.0 metres long and more) |
4.8 - 300 |
6 – 19,200 |
|
Sports Fishing Vessel |
6.72 |
120 |
|
Vessels between 21 -159 GRT |
68.16 |
48,000 |
|
Export Royalties |
* |
- |
|
