Member Updates

Two seats on the Executive Board are currently vacant and as a result an interim nomination and election process is currently underway per the terms of the Constitution. Secretary-Treasurer Seat:

Over the last couple of days harvesters have reported a 1% ice and water deduction from their cod landings. Companies are saying that it is permitted under the collective agreement.

SFA 7 is opening today, July 10, the first time since the closure of the shrimp fishery in that area in 2015. While the quota remains low, the inshore shrimp

Harvesters interested in a 5-day inshore survey charter near Ship Harbour in Placentia Bay are invited to apply using the attached application form. The deadline for applications is July 23rd

The 3Kn shrimp committee has decided to bump caps by 60,000 lb (net) per boat, effective immediately. Please note this is not per share. Trip limits remain in place.

Due to the Canada Day holiday this week, and because many of our members are still on the water fishing, we have successfully secured a two-week extension for Health Plan

The 3Ks shrimp committee has decided to bump caps by 60,000 lb (net) per boat, effective immediately. Please note this is not per share. Trip limits remain in place.

Fish harvesters selecting the 3KL fall only fishery option MUST indicate their intention via e-mail to Robyn.Lee@dfo-mpo.gc.ca by Thursday, July 2, 2026. Harvesters must provide their FULL NAME, FIN, HOMEPORT in their email. 

FFAW will be hosting a Zoom meeting on the 3NO Competitive Halibut Fishery on Thursday July 2nd at 6pm. This meeting is for those interested in participating in the fishery