Miller's Point is not a proclaimed fishing harbor but has a Slipway that is used by commercial linefish (e.g. snoek) and crayfish (West Coast Rock Lobster (WCRL) and abalone) fishers, as well as for recreational fishing and diving. The Committee paid an unannounced visit to the area to determine the Department's presence and how inspections on vessels from the sea are carried out. Members arrived at the Slipway just before the arrival of the first few linefish (mostly snoek) vessels. The delegation was later joined by Mr Croome, the Chairman of the South African Commercial Linefish Association. Mr Croome gave a background on the Association and its members' activities including challenges. He informed the Committee that in addition to the socioeconomic challenges, the Linefish Association has also experienced challenges with the Department in recent years regarding fishing rights (permits) allocation, a matter that is still sub judice. Mr Croome also briefed the Committee on the whole fishing process starting from when fishing vessels arrive at the Slipway from the sea, paperwork inspections and bidding by hawkers or fish shops for the catch.