(1) Despite section 10 or 11, a licence or permit does not authorise the licensee to perform personally any of the fishing operations authorised by the licence or permit unless:
(a) the licensee is an approved operator; or
(b) the licensee has the approval of the Director; or
(c) the licence or permit is of a class prescribed by regulation for this paragraph.
(2) The Director may give approval under subsection (1)(b):
(a) subject to any conditions specified by the Director; and
(b) for the period specified by the Director; and
(c) in any manner the Director considers appropriate.
(3) The Director may revoke an approval under subsection (1)(b) at any time by giving written notice to the licensee.