LFA 24 Gear Retrieval Registration

The PEIFA is seeking up to 9 Captains for the 2023 LFA 24 Post-Season Gear Retrieval Program. Duties include assisting in the gear retrieval activities in priority areas within LFA 24 (a) Malpeque Bay, b) North Cape LFA 24/25 line, c) Hickey’s (between Hardy’s Channel and Alberton) and d) Naufrage. 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 between July 10th and November 15th, 2023. Captains will need to sign a contract with the PEIFA and provide proof of 2 million dollar liability marine insurance. Two crew members will also be required per vessel. Remote Operative Vehicle (ROV) equipment may also be trailed on board participant vessels during gear retrieval activities. Captains will be required to fill out basic log sheet information for each trip and the gear found. Payment for Captains will be an all-inclusive rate of $300/hour, including fuel, crew wages, etc. Captains must be within 1-hour sailing distance from the hotspot zones. Docking fees are to be covered by the Captains.

Full details can be found here. 

For more information on participant qualifications and details please contact us - Jennifer Dewland at 902-566-4060 Ext: #3 or Laura Ramsay at (902) 566-4050 Ext: #6.

Registration Dates: 8:30 AM Friday, June 30th – noon Monday, July 10th, 2023.

Fee: No fee to register.

How to register: Online or by phone. To register online, please use the online registration form below. To register by phone, call the PEIFA @ 902-566-4050.

DRAW: A draw of qualified applicants will be made if more than 8 persons apply.