Deep Seabed Mining Bill · As enacted · Part 2 · Regulation of Deep Seabed Mining
12. Transfer of licence
Feedback & supportThe Minister may approve the transfer of a licence —
on the application of the licensee and the intended transferee; and
in accordance with this section.
A licence may only be transferred to a Singapore company which —
is eligible under section 7 to be granted a licence; and
meets such other criteria as may be prescribed.
The Minister’s approval under this section may be given with or without conditions.
The transfer of a licence takes effect on —
the date on which the conditions (if any) for the Minister’s approval of the transfer are met; or
such other date as the Minister may specify.
Where the Minister has approved the transfer of a licence, the Minister may —
sponsor the new licensee’s application to the ISA for a corresponding ISA contract; and
issue a certificate of sponsorship to the new licensee.
The transfer of a licence does not affect any criminal or civil liability incurred by the original licensee.