FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS

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6/3/2016

2016-061

Capelin Fishery Opening for the Greater than 65' Fleet in Western NL

DFO advises that the Capelin purse seine fishery for mobile gear vessels, greater than 65 feet, in Capelin Fishing Areas 13 and 14 (NAFO Division 4R) will open at 0600hrs on Monday, June 6, 2016.

 All fish harvesters are reminded that dockside monitoring requirements are in place for this fishery, and that “at-sea observer” service arrangements must be made prior to the commencement of fishing activity.

Licence conditions are available through the National Online Licencing System.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2015-241 has been revoked and Variation Order 2016-061 comes into effect on June 4, 2016.

 If you would like to have all “Notices to Fish Harvesters” for commercial fisheries sent directly to you by email please contact: amy.kavanagh-penney@dfo-mpo.gc.ca


Contact:

Laurie Hawkins
Resource Management
Tel: 709-637-4310
Email: laurie.hawkins@dfo-mpo.gc.ca