Approved Operator - Fishing Tour Operation - NT - Australian Business Licence and Information Service

Description

You will need this approval if you intend to operate a fishing tour business.

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

To be eligible to apply for an approved operator for a fishing tour operation, you must:

an interview relevant to the fisheries you are seeking approval for must be completed with an Aquatic Resource Manager.
be a fit and proper person.
must have a coxswain certificate as a minimum.
undertake a National Police Check.

For more information on eligibility, please contact the department.

Approved operator cards will be valid for five years.

Task	Business Structure	Resources
Common	All	Apply to be recognised as a fit and proper person to hold a licence and authorisation - DOCX (Opens in new window)
Common	All	Apply to become an approved operator - fishing tour operator - DOCX (Opens in new window)

The following conditions will apply to your approved operator - fishing tour operation licence:

an Approved Operator identity card must be displayed prominently on the fishing platform at all times while on a commercial tour.
an Approved Operator must complete a legible record of fishing activities at the end of each day before clients disembark the vessel or fishing platform.
people conducting or assisting the conduct of a fishing tour under this licence may catch fish, but they may not take possession of the fish.

For more information on conditions, please contact the department.

Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade

Fisheries Division

**Please use these contact details for help or more information:**

Licensing Officer

Fisheries Licensing
Operating address:	33 Vaughan Street Berrimah, Northern Territory 0828
Mailing address:	GPO BOX 3000 Darwin, Northern Territory 0801
Phone:	08 8999 2393
Email:	FisheriesLicensing@nt.gov.au