Rules relaxed for boat captains to renew licenses
The government has also waived fines and abolished fees for fishing vessels.
19 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
President Abdulla Yameen has relaxed rules that required boat captains and crew to take classes and an exam for license renewal.
Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed told media outlets Friday night that the president decided to review and temporarily suspend two provisions in the regulation on safety of sea vessels.
A provision on the issuance of safety certificates that required documentation to show that a boat has been docked ashore for repairs was also suspended.
The government listened to complaints from boat owners, Saeed said, noting the lack of enough slipways and dockyards in the country.
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