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Govt allows unregistered fishing boats two-month grace period

Govt allows unregistered fishing boats two-month grace period

The government has answered the plea of unregistered fishing boats by allowing them to catch fish for another two months, in a bid to maintain seafood supplies and stabilise market prices.

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By National News Bureau of Thailand

Friday 10 July 2015 05:42 PM


The illegal fishing boats gave been given a two-month grace period.

The illegal fishing boats gave been given a two-month grace period.

Unregistered fishing vessels have been allowed offshore again, after being forced ashore for more than ten days. The government decided to give these boats a two-month grace period to operate at sea while applying for fishing licenses and registration.

The announcement prompted a number of fishing operators to resume activities and gave their crews the opportunity to earn more income.

eanwhile, fresh markets regained some of their former busy atmosphere, as licensed boats returned from sea and replenish stocks, causing prices to lower accordingly. 

All unregistered boats must acquire the correct type of license and registration within the two-month grace period or face tough penalties.

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