Articles for 'Fisheries'

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Fishing Vessel Transfer for commercial vessel fishing on the high seas

It is advised that persons intending to invest in vessels for the purpose of fishing on the high seas consult with the Fisheries Division prior to making such an investment.... Continue »

Fishing Vessel/Engine Transfer for commercial vessel fishing within Trinidad and Tobago waters

This facility is available to Registered Vessel Owners. (Valid Fisherman’s Certificate, Certificate of Record for vessel). All parties (both seller and buyer) are to: Complete relevant form available from the Fisheries Division; Be... Continue »

Fishing Vessel Subsidy (25%)

This facility is available to Registered Vessel Owners. 25% of the purchase cost of pirogues to a maximum of $5000.00 is provided for vessel replacement. Applicants are required to:  Complete... Continue »

Fishing Vessel Subsidy (10%)

This facility is available to Registered Vessel Owners (Valid Fisherman’s Certificate and Certificate of Registry for vessel). 10% of the purchase cost of new semi-industrial/industrial type vessels to a maximum... Continue »

Fisher Registration

This facility is available to residents of Trinidad and Tobago who are 18 years and older. Applicants are required to: Complete the requisite form available from the Fisheries Division including... Continue »

Entry on the Record of Trinidad and Tobago Fishing Vessels of commercial vessel intending to fish/fishing within Trinidad and Tobago waters

This facility is available to Registered Fishermen (Valid Fisherman's Certificate). Applicants will be required to submit documentation relating to the fishing operations, vessel specifications, owner, among other things. N.B For... Continue »

VAT Exemption on Marine Accessories and Engine Parts

This facility is available to Vessel Owners (Valid Fisherman’s Certificate and Certificate of Registry for vessel). Applicants are required to:  Produce a Valid Fisherman’s Certificate and Certificate of Registry for... Continue »

Duty and VAT Exemption on Imported Vessels

This facility is available to Registered Vessel Owners (Valid Fisherman’s Certificate). Applicants are required to: Complete the relevant forms (available at the Fisheries Division); Submit the completed forms to the... Continue »


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