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Sea Safe program unites seafood industry on safety

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The Sea Safe program is uniting the Australian seafood sector to tackle workplace fatalities and injuries, by improving safety in...

Fishing vessel cyclone plans must be in place

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With the first tropical cyclone forming off the North-West coast recently fishing companies are reminded to ensure that ‘cyclone contingency...

Find your seafood career online

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The shortage of skilled and experienced workers within the seafood industry has been an ongoing source of pain for many...
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Latest science report confirms WA’s aquatic resources are in good condition

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Western Australia has maintained its global leadership in sustainable fisheries management with 93 per cent of stocks assessed as not...

WorkSafe clears the air over medicinal cannabis

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WAFIC has received several queries recently from members about managing the use of medicinal cannabis in the workplace. WorkSafe (WA)...

Things to know about Certificates of Survey

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Unless exempt, domestic commercial vessels are required to have a certificate of survey to operate in Australia. Certificates of survey are...
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WAFIC calls for mandatory digital fish catch reporting for everyone

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As fish stocks in highly prized fisheries, such as West Coast demersals, remain under pressure, the Western Australian Fishing Industry...

Ensuring safe embarking and disembarking is essential

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Getting on and off a vessel sounds simple, but get it wrong and you could be in deep water. A...

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