Fisheries Registration, Licenses & Transfers
Aquaculture: Food Fish Farmer (Aquaculturist) Registration
This facility is available to applicants who have met the requirements for registration as a Commercial Food Fish Farmer and assigned an Aquaculturist ID.
Import and Export Licences for chilled/ frozen seafood for commercial purposes
A license is required to import/export, chilled/frozen seafood for commercial purposes.
Import and Export Permit for fish used for scientific research
A permit is required to import/ export fish used for scientific research.
Engine Registration
This facility is available to Registered Vessel Owners (Valid Fisherman’s Certificate, Certificate of Record for vessel).
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....
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).
Fisher Registration
This facility is available to residents of Trinidad and Tobago who are 18 years and older.
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)
Entry on the Record of Trinidad and Tobago Fishing Vessels of commercial vessel intending to fish/fishing on the high seas
Persons intending to use a commercial fishing vessel on the high seas should obtain provisional approval from the Fisheries Division prior to registering the vessel with the Maritime Services Division,...
Import and Export Licences for live ornamental and food fishes for breeding/ commercial
A license is required to import/ export live ornamental and food fishes.
Import Licences for Koi & Goldfish
A Minister’s license is required to import Koi/Goldfish.
Import of live fish for personal use (<24)
A permit is required to import less than 24 fish used for personal use.
Import of raw materials (fish and fish products) duty free for processing purposes – Minister’s Licence
A Minister’s Licence for the importation of raw materials (fish and fish products) duty free for processing.
