Information and resources for members.
Information and resources for members.
Effect 1 September 2019 Queensland Fisheries introduced changes to bag limits and take that will effect charter and recreational fishers alike. Please take the time to familiarise yourself with the changes.
For our fleet specifically please note the implementation of a 20 per person bag limit to species that previously had no in possession limit which now applies to our popular bait scad (double lined scad).
Limits for other popularly caught species:
More information on the Fisheries factsheet.
Closed seasons (regulated waters) prevent people from fishing at certain times of the year to protect species at vulnerable times in their life cycle, such as during spawning seasons.
For the reef the closure that affects us is the Coral Fin Fish Closure which includes reef species such as coral trout.
In 2018 the closure dates are 25 October 2019 to 29 October 2019 and 24 November 2019 to 28 November 2019.
More information on the Fisheries website.
Effective July 1, 2018 the new Coral Sea Management Plan becomes effective. Members be aware that approval is required to fish all areas of the Coral Sea (subject to zoning) and that new zonings affect many areas of particular interest to our fleet including Osprey Reef.
Information about the zonings can be found at the Parks Australia Website here.
As this is a period of transition, members will be updated as systems are confirmed for fishing approvals.
The Ribbon Reefs and its adjacent areas are unique natural resource as well as important areas of reef support diverse species, including marlin.
In the 2000’s the Cairns Professional Association was integral in the fight to retain access to this fishery during the period of September to December for the giant black marlin season. Outside of these dates, access and fishing is restricted.
For more information and complete zoning details including seasonal closures, see GBRMPA Special Zoning and Zoning Maps.
From 1 July 2018, most services for domestic commercial vessels and crew will be delivered directly by AMSA instead of Maritime Safety Queensland.
Areas of particular interest to our members which will be monitored over the transition include: 1. Survey requirements for DCVs. 2. Safety Management Systems. 3. Licensing and crew manning requirements.
The Government’s proposed levy model and is not yet law. For the levy to commence it must be set out in legislation and passed by the Australian Parliament. Legislation is expected to be introduced in 2018.
Forecast of levy for the next 5 years is also available online.
Safety Management Systems are required for all charter vessels. More information at AMSA online.
Vessel tracking will be introduced onto all commercial fishing boats by the end of 2020, with a priority to install units on net, line and crab commercial fishing vessels by 2018. Download the draft Vessel tracking policy and Vessel tracking guidelines from the DAF website.
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