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No owner or master of a fishing vessel shall use, or cause to allow such vessel to be used, for fishing in any manner which contravenes an order made under section 4: Provided that nothing in such order shall be construed as preventing the passage of any fishing vessel from, or to, the shore, through any area whether specified area or otherwise: Provided further that the passing of such fishing vessel through any specified area shall not, in any manner, cause any damage to any fishing nets or tackles belonging to any person who engages in fishing in the specified area by using any traditional fishing craft such as catamaran, country craft, canoe or dinghy in accordance with the provisions of this Act. Licensing of fishing vessels