The transfer of ownership for Sampan license is only allowed to the wife or children who:
is genuine fisherman.
has no other fishing vessels.
has no steady job and will solely work on the sampan.
must be local resident and Malaysian citizens.
However, in the case of death, the flexibility is given to the beneficiary who is not a genuine fisherman to transfer the boat permit to other genuine fisherman. This should be made within a period not exceeding one year after instructions from the Amanah Raya/courts/small estate is acquired (if involving inheritance/will).
Further information relating to the ownership transfer can be obtained from the District Fisheries Office.