On the Waterfront – July 2017
Rebranded Seafood Association in Nova Scotia
The Nova Scotia Seafood Alliance (NSSA) has succeeded the Nova Scotia Fish Packers Association, to advocate for and strengthen the voice of the province’s small and medium-sized onshore seafood companies.
The Fish Packers Association represented processors for more than 40 years. The Nova Scotia Seafood Alliance will build on that legacy, and reflect the scope and diversity of modern onshore fisheries operations. The new organization was ...
Increase in Turbot TAC for Nunavut
The Nunavut Offshore Allocation Holders Association (NOAHA) has stated it is pleased with the recent announcement by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) of an increase in total allowable catch (TAC) for Greenland halibut (turbot) in NAFO Divisions 0A and 0B.
The Total Allowable Catch for Division 0A will increase from 8,000 tonnes to 8,575 tonnes and Nunavut will receive 100 per cent of the increase. The total allowable catch for NAFO Division 0B will increase from 7,000 tonnes to 7,575 ...
More Than $70,000 in Fines for Illegal Fishing Activity in Newfoundland and Labrador
In the second quarter of 2016 alone, more than $70,000 in fines were issued for fisheries violations in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Some of the significant penalties included:
Shrimp
Roger Hammond of Catalina was fined $35,983 for fishing in the Funk Island Deep closed area. He must also report via Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) at 15-minute intervals for a period of two years.
Recreational Salmon
John Stride of Conne River was fined $2,500 for jigging Atlantic salmon on the ...
Fisheries Violations in Newfoundland and Labrador Net Significant Penalties
The first quarter of 2016 saw over $83,000 in fines for fisheries violations in Newfoundland and Labrador, along with prohibitions, forfeitures, and jail time.
Some significant penalties include the following:
Recreational salmon and trout
Kevin Lavhey Sr. of Terrenceville was sentenced to 90 days in custody for attempting to jig fish. He was also placed on probation for 12 months and prohibited from fishing any waters for five years.
Bradley Banks and Josh Lockyer of Hampden were ...
Reminder: Expression of Interest for August NAFO Divisions 2+3K Greenland Halibut Fishery
DFO advises fish harvesters who wish to participate in the August portion of the 2015 fixed gear fishery for Greenland halibut (turbot) in NAFO Divisions 2+3K, that they must submit an Expression of Interest Application to the Fisheries Science Stewardship and Sustainability Board (FSSSB) by Monday, July 27, 2015.
The Sustainability Board has mailed Expression of Interest Applications for the August fishery to all enterprise owners who fished for NAFO Divisions 2+3K Greenland halibut ...
Expression of Interest for 2+3k August Greenland Halibut Fishery
DFO advises fish harvesters who wish to participate in the August portion of the 2015 fixed gear fishery for Greenland halibut (turbot) in NAFO Divisions 2+3K, that they must submit an Expression of Interest Application to the Fisheries Science Stewardship and Sustainability Board (FSSSB) by Thursday, July 23, 2015.
The Sustainability Board has mailed Expression of Interest Applications for the August fishery to all enterprise owners who fished for NAFO Divisions 2+3K Greenland halibut ...
First Seasonal Opening Date for 4R Atlantic Halibut
DFO advises that the Atlantic Halibut hook and line (long line) fishery in NAFO Division 4RST, for fixed gear vessels less than 65 feet based in Western NL and Southern Labrador, will open at 0600hrs hours on MONDAY, June 22, 2015.
This fishery is open for vessel class A288 and will close at 2000hrs on June 28, 2015.
New conditions for this fishery must be obtained through the National Online Licencing System prior to engaging in fishing activities.
Buddy-up arrangements must be ...
