Fisheries Division

Services

• Aquaculture: Extension Services

• Inspection of swordfish and bigeye tuna for export

• Importation of chilled/ frozen seafood for commercial purposes (> 10 kg)

• Minister’s Licence for the importation of raw materials (fish and fish products) for processing

• Export Licences for live ornamental and food fishes

• Import and Export Licences and Permits for fish used for scientific research (≤ 24 fish)

• Duty and VAT Exemption on Imported Engines, Engine Parts and Marine Accessories

• Engine Registration

• Fishing Vessel/Engine Transfer for vessel fishing commercially on the high seas

• Fishing Vessel/Engine Transfer for vessel fishing commercially within waters under the jurisdiction of Trinidad and Tobago (Exclusive Economic Zone)

• Fishing Vessel Subsidy (25%)

• Fishing Vessel Subsidy (10%)

• Fishermen Registration

• Registration of vessel fishing commercially within waters under the jurisdiction of Trinidad and Tobago (Exclusive Economic Zone)

• Registration of vessel fishing commercially on the high seas

• VAT Exemption on Marine Accessories and Engine Parts

• VAT Exemption on new locally built fishing vessels

• Rebate on Gasoline, Diesel and Oil used in fishing vessels

• Subsidy for vehicle to be used in commercial fishing

• Training in Maritime Services Requirements and Seafood Technology

• Information Services

• Food Fish Farmer (Aquaculturist) Registration

• Processing of Aquaculture incentive claims

• Training in Aquaculture

• Import and Export Licences and permits for ornamental fish used for personal purposes

• Fisheries and Maritime Training