July 10, 2023
Notice to PEI LFA 25 Fish Harvesters
CAPTAINS/VESSELS FOR HIRE
The PEIFA is seeking up to 8 Captains for the 2023 PEI LFA 25 Pre-Season Gear Retrieval Program.
The direct link to the registration can be found here.
The PEIFA is seeking up to 8 Captains for the 2023 LFA 25 Pre-Season Gear Retrieval Program. Duties include assisting in the gear retrieval activities in priority areas within LFA 25. Participants will use their own personal grapnelling equipment for the purpose of locating lost fishing gear. Captains will be provided with a section 52 permit, which will allow gear to be taken on board and moved to designated wharves and secure storage. Gear retrieval will take place on the 2 best weather days between July 31st to August 8th, 2023. Captains will need to sign a contract with the PEIFA and provide proof of marine insurance. Two crew members will also be required per vessel. Remote Operative Vehicle (ROV) equipment may also be trialed on board participant vessels during gear retrieval activities. Captains will be required to fill out basic log sheet information for each trip and for gear retrieved. Payment for Captains will be an all-inclusive rate of $300/hour, including fuel, crew wages, etc.
REGISTRATION DETAILS:
Registration dates: Monday, July 10th to Noon, Friday, July 14th, 2023
Fee: No fee to register
How to register: Online or by phone. The online link is www.peifa.org and click the tab “LFA 24 Gear Retrieval Project” to enter registration information. To register by phone, call the PEIFA @ 902-566-4050.
Draw: A draw of qualified applicants will be made if more than 6 persons apply.
Registrations after 12PM, July 14th, 2023 will NOT be accepted.
For more details on the requirements of the project, please visit www.peifa.org or contact Jennifer Dewland at 902-566-4050 Ext. #3 or Laura Ramsay at 902-393-2281.
Telephone: (902) 566-4050
Fax: 902-368-3748
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