Regulations Governing The Approval and Administration of Direct Cross-Strait Sea Transport Between the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area Article 6

Vessel carriers applying for operating Liner Service between the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area shall make an application with the enclosure of the following documents to the Maritime and Port Bureau for document review and submission to the MOTC for a permit: A direct cross-strait carriage liner application form, the business plan (BP), the list of vessels, the tariff list, the schedule of voyage, the certificate of vessel seaworthiness, and other relevant documents. The same shall apply to applications for permit content change.Vessel carriers applying for operating Non-Liner Service between the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area shall make an application with the enclosure of the following documents to the Maritime and Port Bureau for a permit by vessel and by voyage: A direct cross-strait carriage non-liner application form, the business plan (BP), and other relevant documents. The same shall apply to applications for permit content change.When a Mainland vessel operating cargo or passenger transport enter or exit the ports for direct cross-strait in the Mainland area via the routes or courses promulgated in paragraph 2 of Article 10, its vessel carrier shall submit an application with relevant documents to the Maritime and Port Bureau for a permit. The same shall apply to applications for permit content changes.The above permits shall be valid for a term of six months. Vessel carriers may renew the permit within fifteen days prior to expiry.