Notice to Fish Harvesters - COD FISHERY CLOSING IN NAFO SUBDIVISION 3Ps (a) - nf.23.300
November 15, 2023
FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA
NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS
nf.23.300B
2023-279
Nov. 14, 2023
COD FISHERY CLOSING IN NAFO SUBDIVISION 3Ps (a)
DFO advises fish harvesters that the commercial cod fishery in NAFO Subdivision 3Ps(a) will close on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at 1800 hours for harvesters with a homeport outside Division 3Ps(a) and (b).
Please note that 3Ps (a) will open for eligible fish harvesters with a homeport in 3Ps (a) or (b) at 0600 hours on November 16, 2023.
Those fish harvesters with a homeport in 3Ps (a) or (b), wishing to direct for cod in 3Ps (a) are advised that amended licence conditions will be required. This applies to fixed-gear vessels less than 65 feet with Vessel Class A290.
To receive these licence conditions, please make a request through the National Online Licensing System.
The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2023-261 has been revoked and Variation Order 2023-279 comes into effect on November 15, 2023.
“Notices to Fish Harvesters” for all commercial fisheries are now available online under the Fishery Notices link on the DFO NL Region webpage at https://www.nfl.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/en
If you would like to have all “Notices to Fish Harvesters” for commercial fisheries sent directly to you by email please contact: miranda.pryor@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
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For information, contact:
Jodi Riggs-Power
Resource Management
Tel: 709-279-7626