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Title: Durban Harbour Permits
Post by: Parasite on April 03, 2012, 08:24:28 AM
I have recently received a copy of a letter from our club chairman, who obtained it from Transnet National Port Authorites (stamped and signed) that states that at present no new permits are available, however a 60 day grace period is in effect from date of the letter until the new permit discs are available. If there are any members that would like a copy of the letter, PM me your e-mail address and I shall gladly forward to you a copy.
I understand that the letter exonerates you from procecution until you receive your new disc.
Title: Re: Durban Harbour Permits
Post by: PH on April 03, 2012, 08:28:39 AM
Thanks, Parasite. Johnny (chairman) also told me that the receipt of annual fees from the club is also good.
I will send you my email address.
Title: Re: Durban Harbour Permits
Post by: dugong on April 03, 2012, 08:45:56 AM
The Port Captain has not worked out the new costs, a birdie tells me that there may be some changes to the use of the harbour and entry/exit thereof??
Lets see, maybe things could get better??
Title: Re: Durban Harbour Permits
Post by: Parasite on April 03, 2012, 09:04:50 AM
Thanks, Parasite. Johnny (chairman) also told me that the receipt of annual fees from the club is also good.
I will send you my email address.
I'll send you the e-mail from Johnny, you need to send him your e-mail address and he will list you on his data base.
Title: Re: Durban Harbour Permits
Post by: PH on April 03, 2012, 09:11:56 AM
PM sent, thanks
Title: Re: Durban Harbour Permits
Post by: Chris142 on November 05, 2017, 05:04:05 PM
Where exctly in the port does this permit allow you to fish.

Regards
Chris
Title: Re: Durban Harbour Permits
Post by: Ziggy on November 05, 2017, 05:21:03 PM
No tying to buoys.No anchoring in any channel. (Any device which is attached to the boat and touches the ground is regarded as an anchor)No craft may enter a restricted area. These are:-
a.       From the east corner of pier 101 (encompassing the navy base and Island view Channel) within an imaginary line to the end of the piled sheeting on the south side of the coaling appliance.
b.      The Harbour entrance. The small craft basin to the eastern ferry jetty on the Bluff)
c.       The Tug basin at the base of T-jetty in front of the maritime museum.
d.      The heritage site. 
e.    From “D shed” to “L shed” 200 Metres from existing wharf.
Title: Re: Durban Harbour Permits
Post by: Chris142 on November 12, 2017, 05:21:54 PM
Thank you Ziggy, I was at the transnet office enquiring About the permit. I was told by the gentleman who issues these permits that you are currently allowed to fish south pier as well. However entrance is gained by train or via military base in bluff. Any idea on how to access south pier via the base ?
Title: Re: Durban Harbour Permits
Post by: Ziggy on November 13, 2017, 08:59:30 AM
I don't know.....I fish off a boat. I think you can take a train? Maybe someone else can respond
Title: Re: Durban Harbour Permits
Post by: dugong on November 13, 2017, 11:16:03 AM
You cannot access via the military base, you may get through their checkpoint but access through the City Engineers waste/sewage plant is restricted.
Some years back they had restricted permits but I think they are gone now??
Title: Re: Durban Harbour Permits
Post by: MichaelK on November 13, 2017, 12:13:57 PM
Also im not sure if the lines have been cleared yet. They had landslides recently with the big storm that hit Durban, that covered the train tracks.


You may have to drive down chanel view road and park at the dead end, then walk approximately 3-4km to south pier.


As a lighty i use to do the walk every weekend, now i'm just to bloody lazy
Title: Re: Durban Harbour Permits
Post by: PH on November 13, 2017, 04:11:51 PM
Have they discontinued the ferry that used to take public across the harbour mouth to south pier side? (old whaling station area)
Title: Re: Durban Harbour Permits
Post by: Grumpy on November 13, 2017, 07:29:59 PM
Ferries stopped running 25 years ago.
Title: Re: Durban Harbour Permits
Post by: jermain on September 10, 2018, 07:26:28 PM
I would like to have one please
Title: Re: Durban Harbour Permits
Post by: jermain on September 10, 2018, 07:29:37 PM
moodleyjermainjm7@gmail.com
Title: Re: Durban Harbour Permits
Post by: MichaelK on September 11, 2018, 02:07:47 PM
There was an article circulated recently indicating that you can now fish off north pier, however you will need a transnet permit to do so
Title: Re: Durban Harbour Permits
Post by: Umpa Lumpa on September 11, 2018, 02:15:59 PM
There was an article circulated recently indicating that you can now fish off north pier, however you will need a transnet permit to do so


Will have to dodge for flying sinkers now when beaching and launching, comin over....
Title: Re: Durban Harbour Permits
Post by: nabeel6061 on September 11, 2018, 02:17:14 PM
I was surprised that no one had mentioned north pier fishing yet.
Permit applications are being done on Saturday and Sunday.

I believe there are restrictions as well. Only certain areas on north pier and specified hours.
Title: Re: Durban Harbour Permits
Post by: Echo7 on September 11, 2018, 02:36:23 PM
Hi where do you apply for north pier fishing permits, I have a friend in a wheelchair thats very interested. Is it fairly accessible?

Title: Re: Durban Harbour Permits
Post by: dodger on September 11, 2018, 03:04:41 PM
Hi could someone please mark up the attached pic of where you are not allowed to fish?
Title: Re: Durban Harbour Permits
Post by: nabeel6061 on September 11, 2018, 03:58:43 PM
Hi could someone please mark up the attached pic of where you are not allowed to fish?

http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/index.php?topic=13389.0 (http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/index.php?topic=13389.0)
Title: Re: Durban Harbour Permits
Post by: Derash on September 11, 2018, 04:33:08 PM
Please email me a copy of that letter
derash.bechan@gmail.com
Thanks.....Highly appreciated   :-)
Title: Re: Durban Harbour Permits
Post by: dugong on September 12, 2018, 08:26:16 AM
Hi could someone please mark up the attached pic of where you are not allowed to fish?
South of the red line
Title: Re: Durban Harbour Permits
Post by: nabeel6061 on September 12, 2018, 08:51:33 AM
Since we've already resurrected this thread on harbour fishing.. a quick hijack..

Is a 3m fully inflatable boat with 2hp motor suitable for fishing in the harbour?
If I add an all-round white light, would I be able to fish at night?
Only intend on fishing along center bank, I wouldn't chance it going to NSRI or coal dumper.

Title: Re: Durban Harbour Permits
Post by: donovann on September 12, 2018, 09:51:56 AM
Good Morning Guys,


Permits are being issued at the Transnet Offices Durban Central, this Saturday and Sunday, please make sure you take with you the following , certified ID Copy (SAPS) and the application form obtained from Desmond D'Sa fishing forum.


This is all the information i have for now, hope this helps.
Title: Re: Durban Harbour Permits
Post by: dugong on September 12, 2018, 02:53:01 PM
North pier permits have been issued, guys are fishing on the bay end of the pier(base) now.
Title: Re: Durban Harbour Permits
Post by: Angler21 on September 12, 2018, 03:26:00 PM
Does anyone have the link for the forum? Please share. Thanks  (clap)
Title: Re: Durban Harbour Permits
Post by: Asokan on September 12, 2018, 05:43:29 PM
Yes , Please share the link
Title: Re: Durban Harbour Permits
Post by: MichaelK on September 13, 2018, 10:51:44 AM
Quick question for the guys in the know, this transnet permit issued to fish off North and South pier.


Is it the same permit issued to all boaters fishing in the harbour, the pink disc?????
Title: Re: Durban Harbour Permits
Post by: dugong on September 13, 2018, 11:07:52 AM
Not sure but I doubt it.
Title: Re: Durban Harbour Permits
Post by: nabeel6061 on September 13, 2018, 11:12:17 AM
Quick question for the guys in the know, this transnet permit issued to fish off North and South pier.


Is it the same permit issued to all boaters fishing in the harbour, the pink disc?????

It's a card ID type of thing
Title: Re: Durban Harbour Permits
Post by: Govender on September 21, 2018, 02:52:41 PM
Hi there ,where do we get this permit ?
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