PERMIT REQUIRED TO FISH IN INTERNATIONAL WATERS
Operators of New Zealand-registered vessels must have an international fishing permit to catch or transport fish on the high seas. For some fishing areas in international waters, you need more than an international fishing permit.
Find out how to get an international fishing permit
Internationally managed fish species
Some fish species are managed under international agreements. To catch these fish, fishers need to follow the specific requirements in the relevant agreement. There are different organisations for each agreement. They cover different regions and different types of fish. These are called regional fisheries management organisations (RFMOs).
Your requirements as a fisher will depend on what agreement you need to follow. This will depend on what you want to fish for, and where.
Your reporting requirements for different fisheries
New Zealand commercial fishers and exporters of internationally managed species must meet certain monitoring and reporting requirements.
Requirements can include:
- documenting your catches according to any relevant regional fisheries management agreements
- tagging southern bluefin tuna.
Find about tagging southern bluefin tuna
Read the requirements
