New mozambique fishing lisence fees

[Willie]

Thanks much appreciated.

[John F]

Been talking to different people about this (including Ministry of Fisheries officials) in the last few days... this is an internal working draft that got leaked and set panic all around.

We are lobbying for a comprehensive and widespread public consultation before it gets submitted to cabinet. There will be a meeting with the Ministry of Fisheries next week where this, along with other legislation, will be discussed.

The perks of living in the age of instantaneous communication...

[stephanhavenga]

Thanks for the update

[HooknCook]

Hi Marcos, thanks for the update. I think its good that we hear these things as early as possible so that opinions can hopefully be put together and a workable solution found.

[Shaun17]

Been talking to different people about this (including Ministry of Fisheries officials) in the last few days... this is an internal working draft that got leaked and set panic all around.

We are lobbying for a comprehensive and widespread public consultation before it gets submitted to cabinet. There will be a meeting with the Ministry of Fisheries next week where this, along with other legislation, will be discussed.

The perks of living in the age of instantaneous communication...

Thanks Marcos, appreciate the update. The fact that these kinds of figures even made it to draft is somewhat concerning though...

[Kes]

If they introduce this, it will really be a sad state of affairs for people that really do depend on guys coming to fish. I know for example that the place we stay at on Inhaca is running at a extremely low occupancy (10-15%) and that between 3 Boats we spend a lot of time there and the 5 workers are so grateful and appreciate our business! This is a very small and isolated situation and it is like this the whole way up the coast. The tourism sector in Mozambique is in dire straits and this I am afraid to think will "put the nail in the coffin" to pay R800 for a fishing license for a week is just ludicrous!! How will a Charter Operator be able to now ask for example 4 Clients to pay a Extra R1600 a day for fishing? This is really not well thought out and I hope the Maputo based guys can assist and perhaps speak to influential people!

Wouldn't that be R3286 for the week because we are foreigners..? 

[Craig 79]

Hi all, is the licence fee situation sorted out in Mozi or is it still pending? If You want to bring fish bask to SA, is there a permit that has to be issued?

[stephanhavenga]

 Normal fees are still in order. The issue of bring fish back will always be questionable. You can get an additional permit per passport. I think it allows for 6kg pp. But this I cannot confirm.

[John F]

New fees have been approved and will take effect on 15 Jan 2021

http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/index.php?topic=24260.msg397527#msg397527

[Capt. Hook]

New fees have been approved and will take effect on 15 Jan 2021

http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/index.php?topic=24260.msg397527#msg397527

And you only telling us now at the end of the year?

[John F]

Bloody hell... 15 Jan 2022 is the correct date!!!!!

Clearly my brain is useless mush this time of the day!

How are you Mike?

[Capt. Hook]

Bloody hell... 15 Jan 2022 is the correct date!!!!!

Clearly my brain is useless mush this time of the day!

How are you Mike?

   I thought as much. Am ok, just very busy. How are you doing?