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The Marine Living Resources Fund (MLRF) is a statutory fund listed as a Schedule 3A Public Entity in Government Gazette 22047 of 16 February 2001 under the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act no 1 of 1999) and established in terms of the Marine Living Resources Act and its Regulations, 1998 (Act No. 18 of 1998) and falls under the control of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment.

The Marine Living Resources Fund (MLRF) is responsible for processing and issuing of permits and licences to the registered applicants. The e-Fishing platform has been developed to manage the following permits and licences:

1. Recreational Fishing in South African Waters.

West Coast Rock Lobster
East Coast Rock Lobster
Mollusks
Mud Crab
Marine Aquarium
Angling
Spear Fishing
Use of Cast or Throw Nets
Vessel (payable by skipper)

Mollusks
Mud Crab
Marine Aquarium
Angling
Spear Fishing
Use of Cast or Throw Nets
Vessel (payable by skipper)

2. Marine Aquaculture Permits.

Permit to transport cultured marine fish species or any product thereof
Permit to import cultured marine fish species and products thereof
Permit to import marine ornamental fish
Permit to export cultured marine fish species and products thereof
Permit to operate a fish processing establishment (marine aquaculture)
Permit to engage in marine aquaculture activities (integrated application)
Permit to possess brood stock and operate a hatchery (integrated application)
Permit to engage in marine abalone ranching and stock enhancement pilot project: seeding
Permit to engage in marine abalone ranching and stock enhancement pilot project: harvesting
Permit to possess and sell under-sized cultured abalone obtained from a right holder (hotel operator)
Permit to possess and sell under-sized cultured abalone obtained from a right holder (restaurant)
Permit to possess and sell under-sized cultured abalone obtained from a right holder (retailer)
Permit to undertake marine aquaculture scientific investigations and practical experiments
Permit for the purposes of diving and possession of prohibited gear within the listed areas in terms of Regulation three (3) of Government

3. Recreational Import Permit.

4. Renewal of Local Vessel License.

💡 Apply or Renew a Permit

Use the options below to apply for a permit or renew your local vessel license. To proceed, please log in or register for an account.

Marine Aquaculture Permit

Submit an application for an aquaculture permit.

Local Vessel License

Apply for the renewal of your local vessel license.

Recreational Import Permit

Obtain a permit for recreational import.

Recreational Permit

Purchase a permit for recreational.

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