North Atlantic Fish and Workboat Show Wraps Up Another Successful Event
The North Atlantic Fish and Workboat Show, Canada's premier commercial marine event, has concluded its latest edition at the Mary Brown's Centre, leaving a wake of success and industry camaraderie.
“This year’s show buzzed with a lively atmosphere as exhibitors and attendees came together to discuss industry news and showcase new products and tech,” said Shawn Murphy, Show Manager.
The two-day event, held on November 17 - 18, 2023, brought together a diverse array of industry ...
8th Edition of The North Atlantic Fish & Workboat Show Opens This Week
Commercial fishing and workboat professionals from across Atlantic Canada have made the trip to St John’s, Newfoundland for the 8th edition of the North Atlantic Fish & Workboat Show. This week, November 17 & 18, the Mary Brown’s Centre will be transformed into one of the region’s top destinations for those who make a living in the marine industry.
“The move-in process has been running smoothly and we’re excited to unveil this show to visitors.” said Show Manager, Shawn ...
Strong Industry Turnout at 7th Edition of North Atlantic Fish and Workboat Show
The 7th biennial edition of the North Atlantic Fish and Workboat Show took place on November 19 and 20 at the Mary Brown’s Centre (formerly the Mile One Centre) in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.
This year’s event welcomed 3,251 industry buyers from across Newfoundland and Labrador. The Mary Brown’s Centre was filled with local and international exhibitors showing the latest technologies and services available to the commercial fisheries, fish processing, aquaculture and other ...
Strong Industry Turnout at 7th Edition of North Atlantic Fish and Workboat Show
The 7th biennial edition of the North Atlantic Fish and Workboat Show took place last Friday and Saturday, November 19 and 20 at the Mary Brown's Centre (formerly the Mile One Centre) in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.
This year’s event welcomed 3,251 industry buyers from across Newfoundland and Labrador. The Mary Brown's Centre was filled with local and international exhibitors showing the latest technologies and services available to the commercial fisheries, fish processing, ...
International Cold Water Prawn Forum to be Held in St. John’s
The biennial conference of the International Cold Water Prawn Forum (ICWPF) will be taking place on November 14, 2019 in St. John’s, Newfoundland.
The conference is one of the ICWPF’s core events, bringing together key industry stakeholders from around the world. This year’s event will be held at the Sheraton Hotel, in downtown St. John’s.
With its headquarters in Denmark, the ICWPF, formed in 2013, promotes opportunities in and benefits of cold water prawns by offering a ...
Pearcey’s Twine Store
Pearcey's Twine Store and Stage has been a fixture on the Battery side of St. John's harbour for generations.
Photos by Jennifer Oake and Krista Jestican
World Oceans Day 2019
June 8 is officially recognized by the United Nations as World Oceans Day. Each year, an increasing number of countries and organizations mark this day as an opportunity to celebrate our world ocean and our personal connection to the sea. World Oceans Day raises awareness about the crucial role the ocean plays in our lives and the important ways people can help to protect it. Thousands of leading aquariums, governments, conservation organizations, schools and individuals around the world ...
Operating in Poor Weather Led to the 2016 Fatal Sinking of the Pop’s Pride
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) found that adverse weather conditions led to the sinking of the small open fishing vessel Pop’s Pride and the loss of life of its four occupants in September 2016, off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador.
The report also highlights the continued need for focused and concerted action by all levels of government and industry members to fully address the safety risks and deficiencies that persist in Canada’s fishing industry.
In the ...
Coast Guard Base Construction Contract Awarded
Seamus O’Regan, Member of Parliament for St. John’s South – Mount Pearl on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard announced today that a contract, valued at $18.2 million, has been awarded to J.W. Lindsay Enterprises Limited for the construction of a new regional headquarters building in St. John’s for the Canadian Coast Guard.
The project will create new jobs during its construction phase and, once completed, the new ...
