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Category: Member Updates

ATTENTION LOBSTER HARVESTERS IN LFA 11E (EAST OF WESTERN HEAD, HARE BY)

FFAW Science staff will be hosting a meeting with lobster harvesters in LFA 11E to discuss our upcoming lobster settlement project in Fortune Bay and Baie d’Espoir. Please be prepared
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REMINDER: CUCUMBER FLEET MEETING

A cucumber fleet meeting will be held on June 15th at 12:00 p.m. at the Quality Hotel in Gander. Last week, FFAW met with ASP to begin cucumber negotiations. During
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REMINDER: MEMBER INPUT REQUESTED EFFECTS OF SEISMIC ON COMMERCIAL FISHING QUESTIONNAIRE

FFAW is asking members to complete the attached questionnaire as part of ongoing collaborative Environmental Studies Research Fund (ESRF) research examining the effects of seismic surveying noise on Newfoundland and
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LOBSTER SETTLEMENT CHARTER OPPORTUNITY – FORTUNE BAY

Now accepting applications for three (3) charter opportunities to conduct work sampling lobster at various life stages in Fortune Bay. Project requirements: – July 2026: o Set up to 12
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A Closer Look at Northern Cod: ACCESS

Northern cod is assessed by DFO and managed as a single stock in NAFO division 2J3KL. The Total Allowable Catch (TAC) that is set each year is for 2J3KL. Different
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NOW HIRING CAPELIN GRADERS

FFAW is seeking CAPELIN GRADERS to start work in late June for the duration of the capelin fishery. Experience in the harvesting or processing of capelin is an asset, and
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SHRIMP CAPS SET FOR 2J IN SFA 6

The 2J shrimp committee would like to advise 2J license holders that caps have been set at 120,000 lb, plus a 10,000 lb cap tolerance, for a total amount of
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Dental and Health Benefit Discount Offer for Members

DISCOUNTED HEALTH AND DENTAL BENEFITS FOR FFAW MEMBERS: SEPARATE DENTAL PLAN NOW AVAILABLE DENTAL PLAN: Due to the number of inquiries about dental coverage, Cal Legrow has secured a separate
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CUCUMBER FLEET MEETING

A cucumber fleet meeting will be held on June 15th at 12:00 p.m. at the Quality Hotel in Gander. Last week, FFAW met with ASP to begin cucumber negotiations. During
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SHRIMP CAPS SET FOR 3L IN SFA 6

The 3L shrimp committee would like to advise 3L license holders that caps have been set at 110,000 lb, plus a 10,000 lb cap tolerance, for a total amount of
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