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ACAP HUMBER ARM GHOST GEAR CALL FOR BIDS

In anticipation of ghost gear retrieval work ACAP Humber Arm is requesting quotes for the provision of retrieval vessel and operator.  One contract will be awarded for work in Burgeo
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COMMERCIAL CRAB TRIP CHARTER OPPORTUNITY FOR AREA 4 IN 3K

FFAW is now accepting calls from harvesters interested in helping collect underwater footage during commercial crab trips in 3K Area 4. Compensation will be $3,000/trip and harvesters must be willing
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ACAP HUMBER ARM GHOST GEAR CALL FOR BIDS

In anticipation of ghost gear retrieval work ACAP Humber Arm is requesting quotes for the provision of retrieval vessel and operator.  One contract will be awarded for work in Burgeo
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Snow Crab Tolerance Grievance

If you have been deducted money for crab less than 4″ without a tolerance, please contact your staff rep with your settlement sheet/proof of deduction as soon as possible. 2J:
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Offshore Wind Development Information Sessions

Engagement sessions for the Regional Assessment for Offshore Wind Development in Newfoundland and Labrador are starting. This is an open call invitation, so anyone interested in attending is welcome. Katie
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MACKEREL SAMPLING OPPORTUNITY

FFAW is now accepting applications for a mackerel sampling opportunity in 4R3Pn and 3KL. Multiple harvesters are required to conduct mackerel sampling in these areas between June and October of
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4R Atlantic Halibut Sustainability Plan / Participation Criteria Update

In consultation with DFO, the FSSSB is providing an amendment to the Participation Criteria for 2023 ONLY. The revised criteria has been expanded to include 2019: Operated a fishing enterprise
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Increase on Minimum Price to Snow Crab

As per the agreement on Snow Crab, on the potential of an Urner Barry market increase triggering an increase in the minimum price to harvesters it was agreed with ASP
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Placentia Bay Green Crab Project 2023-2024

Applicants needed for Green Crab Mitigation Under Fisheries and Marine Institute’s ongoing project in Placentia Bay. Awarded Harvesters will conduct the project in North Harbour. Application deadline is June 6th
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Notice to Harvesters- Accepting Applications for the 4R3Pn Mobile Survey (July 2023)

Notice to Harvesters: Pending project approval, the FFAW is accepting applications for the 4R 3Pn Mobile Survey (July 2023). Criteria: 1) Groundfish Mobile Gear (Otter Trawl) License Holder 2) Less
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