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2023 Inshore Snow Crab Buddy-Up Application Available for NAFO Divisions 3K and 3L

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DFO wishes to advise inshore snow crab harvesters that the 2023 Buddy-up Application is available through the National Online Licensing System (NOLS) 

The inshore snow crab buddy-up application can be downloaded and submitted by following Step-By-Step Instructions through NOLS  

-    Select Submit Request
-    Select Request Type - Partnership/Pooling/Buddy Up
-    Select Request Subtype - Snow Crab (Less than 40' fleet - this will be updated to less than 50' once the policy has been approved)
-    Select the Instructions link to open and save or print the application
-    Complete and sign the application (Fish Harvester A and Fish Harvester B must sign the same application) 
-    Save a Scanned copy or picture of the signed application 
-    Select Browse to attach the signed application to your request
-    Select Submit

Any harvesters experiencing issues with accessing their online NOLS account, should contact the NOLS Support Line 1-877-535-7307 to have the issue resolved.

"Notices to Fish Harvesters" for all commercial fisheries are now available online under the Fishery Notices link on the DFO NL Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region 

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

Issue Date
Notice Number
nf.23.030
Notice Year
2023
For information, contact:

Judy Hillier
A/Team Lead
Licencing Operations, St. John's
Telephone (709) 884-9357
E-Mail:  judy.hillier@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

3Ps Cod Fishery Closing

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DFO advises that the directed cod fishery in NAFO Sub-Division 3Ps will close to all fleets at 2400 hours on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. All fishing gear must be removed from the water by closing time. This closure applies to all vessel classes. 

Fish harvesters are reminded to return their Inshore Fixed Gear Logbooks after the conclusion of fishing operations as per conditions of licence.

"Notices to Fish Harvesters" for all commercial fisheries are now available online under the Fishery Notices link on the DFO NL Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region

If you would like to have all "Notices to Fish Harvesters" for commercial fisheries sent directly to you by email please contact: Danielle.nichols@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

Issue Date
Notice Number
nf.23.029
Notice Year
2023
For information, contact:

Shelley Dwyer
Senior Resource Manager
Tel: (709)728-8940
Email: shelley.dwyer@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
 

2023 3Ps Inshore Snow crab Area Selection Applications Available for CFA 11E

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DFO wishes to advise 3Ps inshore crab harvesters in Crab Fishing Area 11E that Area Selection applications are available for Inner or Outer areas and can be requested through the National Online Licensing System (NOLS). Applications need to be completed. If you do not complete an application, you will be automatically assigned to the inner area.

Please upload completed application to the National Online Licensing System (NOLS).

NOTE: APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS DAY MARCH 9, 2023.

Submission of the application does not indicate approval. The final decision will be communicated through the National Online Licensing System (NOLS) via appropriate documentation.

"Notices to Fish Harvesters" for all commercial fisheries are now available online under the Fishery Notices link on the DFO NL Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region 

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

Issue Date
Notice Number
nf.23.027
Notice Year
2023
For information, contact:

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

2023 3Ps Inshore Snow crab Area Selection Applications Available for CFA 10A

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DFO wishes to advise 3Ps inshore crab harvesters in Crab Fishing Area 10A that Area Selection applications are available for Inner or Outer areas and can be requested through the National Online Licensing System (NOLS). Applications need only to be completed if you are looking to change areas. If you wish to remain in the area that you were licensed for in 2022, no application is required.

Please upload completed application to the National Online Licensing System (NOLS).

NOTE: APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS DAY MARCH 9, 2023.

Submission of the application does not indicate approval. The final decision will be communicated through the National Online Licensing System (NOLS) via appropriate documentation.

"Notices to Fish Harvesters" for all commercial fisheries are now available online under the Fishery Notices link on the DFO NL Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region 

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 

Issue Date
Notice Number
nf.23.028
Notice Year
2023
For information, contact:

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

REMINDER DFO VIRTUAL INSHORE OUTREACH MEETING- February 22

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The Department of Fisheries and Oceans would like to advise that a region-wide virtual Outreach meeting will be held on February 22nd at 7:00pm - 9:00pm Newfoundland Standard Time (NST)/ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Atlantic Standard Time (AST)
The intent of this meeting is to provide inshore harvesters and other interested stakeholders an opportunity to discuss matters of concern with respect to the various inshore fisheries.

Join Zoom Meeting
Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 865 9364 6286
Passcode: 262059
Or call
+1 204 272 7920 Canada
+1 438 809 7799 Canada
+1 587 328 1099 Canada
+1 647 374 4685 Canada
+1 647 558 0588 Canada
+1 778 907 2071 Canada
+1 780 666 0144 Canada

“Notices to Fish Harvesters” for all commercial fisheries are now available online under the Fishery Notices link on the DFO NL Region webpage at: Newfoundland and Labrador Region

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

Issue Date
Notice Number
nf.23.026
Notice Year
2023
For information, contact:

Mark Simms
Senior Area Fisheries Manager
(709)-896-6157
mark.simms@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

REMINDER: Area Selection Applications for 3L Inshore Crab Harvesters due by Friday, February 24, 2023

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DFO wishes to remind Crab Harvesters that Area Selection Applications are available for the following inshore Crab Fishing Areas 5A, 6A, and 6B. Applications must be received by close of business day on February 24, 2023.

Harvesters can obtain an application by contacting the area licencing center or detachment office by phone or e-mail. Applications can also be requested from the National Online Licencing System (NOLS).

Please note: Area Selection Applications only need to be completed if you are looking to move areas.

If you do not fill out the form you will remain in the area you were licensed for in 2022. 

Applications can be returned to the following address:

Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Client Services Centre – Eastern & Central
Attn: Terri Healey
PO Box 5667
St. John's, NL A1C 5X1
E-mail: Terri.Healey@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 
FAX # 709-772-5634

"Notices to Fish Harvesters" for all commercial fisheries are now available online under the Fishery Notices link on the DFO NL Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region 

If you would like to have all "Notices to Fish Harvesters" for commercial fisheries sent directly to you by email please contact: Danielle.Nichols@dfo-mpo.gc.ca   

Issue Date
Notice Number
nf.23.024
Notice Year
2023
For information, contact:

Terri Healey
A/Area Fisheries Manager
(709) 772-5845
Terri.Healey@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

Kelly Firmage-O’Brien
A/ Senior Area Fisheries Manager
(709) 685-0344
Kelly.Firmage-OBrien@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 
 

2023 Applications for Crab Fishing Area 3BC in NAFO Division 3K are Available

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DFO wishes to advise inshore crab harvesters in Crab Fishing Areas 3B (White Bay) and 3C (Green Bay) in NAFO Division 3K that applications for CFA 3BC are now available.

Harvesters can obtain an application by contacting the area licencing center by phone or e-mail. Applications can also be requested from the National Online Licencing System (NOLS).

Applications must be returned to the Area Office by close of business on March 17, 2023.

Applications can be returned to the following address:
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
4A Bayley Street Suite 200
Grand Falls-Windsor A2A 2T5
or faxed to: 709-292-5205
or e-mailed to: claudine.strickland@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

"Notices to Fish Harvesters" for all commercial fisheries are now available online under the Fishery Notices link on the DFO NL Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region 

If you would like to have all "Notices to Fish Harvesters" for commercial fisheries sent directly to you by email please contact: Danielle.Nichols@dfo-mpo.gc.ca    

Issue Date
Notice Number
nf.23.025
Notice Year
2023
For information, contact:

Terri Healey
A/Area Fisheries Manager
(709) 772-5845
Terri.Healey@dfo-mpo.gc.ca  

Kelly Firmage-O’Brien
A/ Senior Area Fisheries Manager
(709) 685-0344
Kelly.Firmage-OBrien@dfo-mpo.gc.ca  
 

Reminder DFO VIRTUAL INSHORE FISHERY OUTREACH MEETING- February 20

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The Department of Fisheries and Oceans would like to advise that region-wide virtual Outreach meeting will be held on February 20th at 7:00pm - 9:00pm Newfoundland Standard Time (NST) /
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Atlantic Standard Time (AST)

The intent of this meeting is to provide inshore harvesters and other interested stakeholders an opportunity to discuss matters of concern with respect to the various inshore fisheries. 

Join Zoom Meeting
Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 860 3082 1098
Passcode: 178863

Or call 
        +1 587 328 1099 Canada
        +1 647 374 4685 Canada
        +1 647 558 0588 Canada
        +1 778 907 2071 Canada
        +1 780 666 0144 Canada
        +1 204 272 7920 Canada
        +1 438 809 7799 Canada

“Notices to Fish Harvesters” for all commercial fisheries are now available online under the Fishery Notices link on the DFO NL Region webpage at: Newfoundland and Labrador Region
 
If you would like to have all “Notices to Fish Harvesters” for commercial fisheries sent directly to you by email please contact: danielle.nichols@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Issue Date
Notice Number
nf.23.023
Notice Year
2023
For information, contact:

Mark Simms
Senior Area Fisheries Manager
(709)-896-6157
mark.simms@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

DFO VIRTUAL INSHORE OUTREACH MEETING - February 22

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The Department of Fisheries and Oceans would like to advise that a region-wide virtual Outreach meeting will be held on February 22nd at 7:00pm - 9:00pm Newfoundland Standard Time (NST)/6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Atlantic Standard Time (AST). The intent of this meeting is to provide inshore harvesters and other interested stakeholders an opportunity to discuss matters of concern with respect to the various inshore fisheries.
Join Zoom Meeting
Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 865 9364 6286
Passcode: 262059
Or call
+1 204 272 7920 Canada
+1 438 809 7799 Canada
+1 587 328 1099 Canada
+1 647 374 4685 Canada
+1 647 558 0588 Canada
+1 778 907 2071 Canada
+1 780 666 0144 Canada

“Notices to Fish Harvesters” for all commercial fisheries are now available online under the Fishery Notices link on the DFO NL Region webpage at: Newfoundland and Labrador Region

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

Issue Date
Notice Number
nf.23.022
Notice Year
2023
For information, contact:

Mark Simms
Senior Area Fisheries Manager
(709)-896-6157 
Mark.Simms@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
 

DFO VIRTUAL INSHORE OUTREACH MEETING - February 20

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The Department of Fisheries and Oceans would like to advise that region-wide virtual Outreach meeting will be held on February 20th at 7:00pm - 9:00pm Newfoundland Standard Time (NST) /6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Atlantic Standard Time (AST).

The intent of this meeting is to provide inshore harvesters and other interested stakeholders an opportunity to discuss matters of concern with respect to the various inshore fisheries.

Join Zoom Meeting
Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 860 3082 1098
Passcode: 178863
Or call
+1 587 328 1099 Canada
+1 647 374 4685 Canada
+1 647 558 0588 Canada
+1 778 907 2071 Canada
+1 780 666 0144 Canada
+1 204 272 7920 Canada
+1 438 809 7799 Canada

“Notices to Fish Harvesters” for all commercial fisheries are now available online under the Fishery Notices link on the DFO NL Region webpage at: Newfoundland and Labrador Region

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

Issue Date
Notice Number
nf.23.021
Notice Year
2023
For information, contact:

Mark Simms
Senior Area Fisheries Manager
(709)-896-6157
mark.simms@dfo-mpo.gc.ca