Tag Archives: commercial boats
Grand Isle, Louisiana: Extensive damage to many boats in the fishing community, photos.
Damage from Hurricane Ida is still being assessed after it made landfall on Sunday. The storm caused at least four deaths in Louisiana and Mississippi, while thousands more were left without power and continued flooding. One area that saw extensive damage was Grand Isle, a fishing community in southeastern Louisiana, also known as the Cajun Riviera. Boats were flipped over and left sideways in the water and along roads. Roofs of many lake houses were swept away by the storm’s strong winds and rain. 55 Photos, >click to read< 16:55
Commercial boats ready to chase sockeye in Fraser
The sports fishermen have savoured this year’s sockeye run on the Fraser River. Now it’s almost time for the commercial fishermen. But they’ll have to wait one more weekend. “Every thing points to a fishery on Monday,,,, <Read more here> 20:37
Alaska fishing groups protest expanded observers program Ketchican, Alaska
“A lot of Alaska fishermen are sitting here saying this program, which is scheduled to start in a month, is extremely onerous for the small community-based boats and doesn’t contain the logistical detail that we need to know – and didn’t have input on – in order to minimize the impact on our businesses,” Falvey said.
The new program will include commercial boats under 60 feet. For 2013, vessels under 40 feet will remain exempt.
Read more: Fairbanks Daily News-Miner – Alaska fishing groups protest expanded observers program
