Powers and duties of fishery officers

Every fishery officer shall assist the authorised officer in the discharge of his duties and may- (a) interpose for the purpose of preventing, and shall to the best of his ability prevent, the commission of an offence punishable under this Act; (b) enter into any vessel or premises, for inspecting implements or fish therein and check the possession of the fishing licence and registration of the vessel; (c) conduct field verification of the fishing implements and crafts available with the parties who have applied for fishing licence; and (d) on knowing the desire of any person to commit an offence punishable under this Act, bring the same to the notice of the authorised officer.