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CEO Message – WA’s food security balancing on a knife edge

Fishing is truly a noble profession, it was around well before cultivated agriculture and has sustained the human race for...

Have your say on the FRDC research priority setting and funding process

The Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)’s new WA Research Advisory Committee (WARAC) has recently been inducted and will be...

South Coast Marine Park Update

While the recent backflip on Aboriginal Cultural Heritage laws shows that the new Cook Labor Government is willing to listen...

AMSA unveils compliance focus for 2023-24

Following the release of its National Compliance Plan for 2023-24, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has now detailed the...

Fishing vessel SMS needs to include a psychosocial safety risk assessment

With mental health and wellness now top of mind, it’s understandable that new Worksafe WA regulations require psychosocial hazards to...

ProWest News – Arrogance and self-interest underpin DBCA’s broken marine park commitments

Despite apologising to WAFIC and other stakeholders for its unacceptable behaviours during the Buccaneer marine park consultation process, the Department...

Managing fatigue on your vessel

Fatigue is one of the hidden risks that can often be difficult to spot in others, or even recognise in...

Why you need an alcohol and drugs policy on your vessel

While you are loving life onboard your fishing vessel, it’s easy to forget it is also a workplace, particularly at...

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