Section 51: Arrival of licensed Mauritian fishing boats or licensed Mauritian fishing

51. Arrival of licensed Mauritian fishing boats or licensed Mauritian fishing vessels (1) The master, owner or agent of a licensed Mauritian fishing boat or a licensed Mauritian fishing vessel shall, 2 days prior to the boat or vessel reaching Port-Louis harbour or the fish landing station as may be specified in the licence issued in respect of the fishing boat or fishing vessel, inform the Permanent Secretary of the expected time of arrival of the fishing boat or fishing vessel in Port Louis or the fish landing station by letter, fax or e-mail. (2) On reaching Port Louis or the fish landing station referred to in subsection (1), the master shall immediately— (a) submit to the Permanent Secretary— (i) a report on the species composition of the catch; (ii) information relating to the origin of the catch, the catch and effort in accordance with the approved fishing logbook; (iii) the fishing logbook of the fishing boat or fishing vessel for examination; (iv) such other information as the Permanent Secretary may require; and (b) make its catch available to the fishery control officer for verification and sampling. (3) Where the Permanent Secretary is satisfied that subsections (1) and (2) have been complied with, he shall issue a fish landing permit. Sub-Part C – Foreign Fishing Boats or Foreign Fishing Vessels