Nomination Packages – IRO & Inshore Divisions
Full Nomination Packages for the 2024 FFAW-Unifor Executive Board Election are now available online for viewing and download.
Author: Aaryn Lambert
AREA 6 SHRIMP TRIP LIMITS CHANGED
Starting June 24, trip limits for Shrimp Fishing Area 6 have been reduced. Please see the table below.
3Ks SHRIMP CAPS
The 3Ks shrimp committee has set their SFA 6 caps at 38,255 lb plus the 10,000 lb tolerance, for a total cap of 48,255 lb. The committee will meet again
2J SHRIMP CAPS
The 2J shrimp committee has set their SFA 6 caps at 75,000 lb plus the 10,000 lb tolerance, for a total cap of 85,000 lb.
SNOW CRAB APPLICATIONS ** DEADLINE JUNE 7TH 2024
***REMINDER***** 2024 INDUSTRY POST SEASON SNOW CRAB SURVEY APPLICATIONS ** 2024 Industry Post Season Snow Crab Survey Applications are now available. Harvesters interested in participating are asked to submit an application
SEEKING HARVESTERS FOR THE LOBSTER SCIENCE PROGRAM IN LFA 4A, LFA 5, AND LFA 8
We are seeking lobster harvesters in LFA 4A (Notre Dame Bay West), LFA 5 (Bonavista Bay) LFA 8 (Southern Shore) to participate in the Lobster Science Program. Data collected from
2024 Industry Post Season Snow Crab Survey Applications are now available.
Harvesters interested in participating are asked to submit an application no later than the deadline of June 7th, 2024, 4:30pm. Applications can be sent via fax at 709-576-1521 or email
UPDATE: Green Crab Placentia Bay
Applications are now being accepted for Green Crab Mitigation Under Fisheries and Marine Institute’s ongoing project in Placentia Bay. Harvesters must fish from one of the following 8 locations:– Northeast
Union Information Sessions in Long Harbour
Union Information Sessions FFAW-Unifor Staff Representatives Alyse Stuart and Allan Moulton will be at the Long Harbour Town Hall on May 7th and May 8th starting at 6PM. They will
14B Lobster Season Opening
Following a call with the 14B Lobster Committee, the 2024 season will be as follows: Set Sunday, May 5 and if required Monday, May 6 with first haul permitted Tuesday,
SEISMIC SEASON UPDATE: CONQUEROR
Harvesters are reminded of the seismic season starting later this month. Seismic vessel, Amazon Conqueror, is expected in St John’s within the next two weeks. She will depart St. John’s