Fishing licenses linked to sailing permits urged by Hans Johannes á Brúgv in Maritime Authority statement

The situation is far from acceptable, states Hans Johannes á Brúgv, director of the Maritime Authority, highlighting the extremely low number of commercial fishing vessels currently holding valid sailing licenses.

The Maritime Authority lacks the necessary tools to penalize fishing boats that do not meet the required standards.

According to the director, it would be significantly better if fishing licenses were directly linked to sailing permits. This means that all commercial vessels would undergo inspection before being granted a fishing license. Currently, many fishing boats possess fishing licenses without holding valid sailing permits.

This issue raises concerns about the compliance and safety of fishing operations, prompting discussions on the need for regulatory reform in the maritime sector.