Western Australian Fishing Industry in Fremantle, Western Australia | Community organisation

Western Australian Fishing Industry

Locality: Fremantle, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9432 7777

Address: Level 1, 56 Marine Terrace 6160 Fremantle, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.wafic.org.au

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25.01.2022 WAFIC’s Annual Report 2019-2020 is now available. You can view or download a copy of WAFIC’s Annual Report from the WAFIC website or pick up a hard copy at the Annual General Meeting on 27 November at the Esplanade Hotel Fremantle. The report provides an overview of the operating environment during the past Financial Year as well as updates from key industry areas and our sector bodies.... Hard copies of the 8-page Executive Summary are also available. The WAFIC Annual Report is available at www.wafic.org.au//2020/11/WAFIC-Annual-Report-2019-2020.pdf

25.01.2022 Today is the last chance to submit award applications. Applications must close today 5pm, so get yours submitted ASAP. You’ll find all you need at: https://www.wafic.org.au/event/2021-state-seafood-awards

25.01.2022 Check out this event. Pan Pacific is showing off its commitment to fresh local seafood with a six course feast of WA's best seafood produce and wines. Book a table for 7 October.

24.01.2022 IOFA is an example of the need to find a balance between lock-down and supporting an economy that allows businesses to operate. An award-winning seafood company that is now hibernating.

23.01.2022 Here's a good tip if you are in Albany over the weekend!

22.01.2022 August was a busy month and you’ll see why in our latest newsletter. Check out what’s been happening across the commercial seafood sector at https://mailchi.mp//wafic-june-2020-edition-newsletter-139

21.01.2022 That's a good looking seafood platter, but could do with a #westernrocklobster or two!

20.01.2022 Celebrate the start of the new year with a trip to Fremantle to pick up some fresh local lobsters straight from the back of the boat. That’s right. The fishing boats will be back alongside at 28 Mews Road, Fremantle with fresh, live #westernrocklobster straight from the Back of Boats this Thursday, 7 January between 9am and 11am. As always there are no pre-orders, so it’s first come, first served, but don’t delay as each boat only has 200 lobsters and they always sell out qui...ckly. Back of Boat Western Rock Lobster sales are cash only and you will need to bring a bag/box/esky with ice to take your 'catch' home. Visit the official Local Lobster Program Buy & Sell Facebook page to find out more.

19.01.2022 One week to go for $200,000 grants. You have one week to go to apply for round two of the Access Asia Business Grants Program which offers Western Australian small to medium sized enterprises (SME) and business associations wanting to enter key Asian markets an opportunity to access a total of $200,000 in grants. Expressions of Interest for round two of Access Asia Business Grants opened on 12 October and close 23 October. This second round of the program was initially opened... in late February and postponed because of COVID-19. More details at https://www.wafic.org.au/n/grants-smes-access-asian-markets

19.01.2022 There's a lot happening at the Geraldton Fishermans wharf over recent months, including the back of boat lobster sales. Have to get some time to get up there for a look.

19.01.2022 Well said Southwest Wildecatch

17.01.2022 Every two years, the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and GlobeScan conduct one of the largest seafood consumer surveys in the world reaching over 25,000 consumers in 23 markets. Join in for one of MSC's three free webinars where MSC will share findings from its seafood consumer research and Globescan’s Healthy and Sustainable Living survey and explore 2020 consumer trends in sustainable diets and seafood consumption. They will also look at how consumers may act in a post-C...OVID world. The one hour Australia webinar will take place next Thursday 12 November 2020 at 12 noon WA time and will include guest panellists Katie Saunders from Simplot Australia and Lucas Glanville from Hyatt Hotels. More information at www.msc.org/understanding-seafood-consumers

16.01.2022 It's really encouraging to see this level of investment into sustainable fishing practices and green technology. Well done Austral Fisheries.

16.01.2022 Great to see local seafood products on the supermarket shelves.

16.01.2022 Back of boat lobsters in Fremantle - Thursday

16.01.2022 How could you not love Fremantle in winter? Blue skies and barely a breeze.

15.01.2022 Great night. Thanks to the Clancy's team for putting on a fantastic showcase for this tasty new crab. And special thanks to Clam-bassador Tom for organising it.

14.01.2022 This looks like an amazing way to spend a day. Calm water, sunny weather and lots of crabs.

14.01.2022 LAST DAYS FOR AWARD APPLICATIONS. Applications must close tomorrow at 5pm, so get yours submitted ASAP. You’ll find all you need at: https://www.wafic.org.au/event/2021-state-seafood-awards

14.01.2022 Having trouble re-fuelling or accessing your pens? We understand the highly successful Wander out Yonder campaign has resulted in a huge number of Western Australians travelling throughout the state, booking out accommodation, restaurants and campgrounds. There’s a lot of happy campers out there. But this regional influx is creating problems and we are also seeing a nautical version, which we’re calling - Boating out Beyond with owners of larger recreational vessels travel...ling up and down the coast with family and friends joining them on the road. The surge in regional boating has seen commercial vessels NOT being able to access refuelling because visiting recreational boats have chosen to use these sites as an interim mooring spot. It is unfortunate that some of these out-of-towners are not abiding by the well-known rule of obeying the local protocol. And it’s especially evident on days like today in the build-up to a long weekend and to school holidays. Very frustrating! If you do experience anything like this, it is essential that you please contact your port manager, ports do not want to see this happen but they do need your eyes on the water. Most ports have on-site camera facilities, please ensure you call your port manager immediately so they can follow-up and quickly rectify this situation. We don’t want to see a minority of out-of-towners causing a problem and creating local frictions.

13.01.2022 Here’s a fun online tool that is part of Seafood Industry Australia’s new marketing campaign that can help you find local fish retailers, as well as fish and chip shops. I can see myself using this while on a drive holiday in coming weeks. http://www.greataustralianseafood.com.au/fish-finder/

12.01.2022 Check out this new video which features the WA sand crabs which will soon be on the menu at Clancy’s Fish Pubs. Great to see one of our lesser-known seafood varieties being discovered. https://youtu.be/rsK3mVfFyfM

11.01.2022 Get fresh lobster delivered to your door for Christmas.

10.01.2022 Mannie Shea is having a wander out yonder in Broome and sent through these photos from the Broome Courthouse Markets today. Great to see so much locally caught seafood promoted on the menu. Support our local seafood.

10.01.2022 Upgrades to the popular Canal Rocks boat ramp and jetty have now commenced with the jetty steelworks and concrete ramp deck sections, which are being manufactured offsite, scheduled to be transported to Canal Rocks in mid-January 2021 to coincide with the arrival of specialised construction equipment. The existing boating facilities at Canal Rocks will remain open to the public over Christmas and New Year’s, during the peak of the local fishing season. In mid-January, the ...site will close for the onsite construction phase of the project and in April 2021, the new and safe boating facilities are set to be open. Updates will be posted on the development/status of the project on the Parks and Wildlife Service, Western Australia Facebook page at each key stage as well as direct contact with key stakeholders.

09.01.2022 Safety should always be the highest priority.

09.01.2022 Exmouth Community Engagement Forum on tomorrow. If you are in the Exmouth region, don’t forget to join us tomorrow at the Ningaloo Function Centre in Exmouth for an independent community forum. The forum will look at the history and management of the Exmouth Managed Prawn Fishery along with an overview on how the fishery has attained Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Certification.... There will be an opportunity for open discussion and further questions. The presentations commence at 6.30pm, with questions and networking from 7.30pm. Join us on the day. No registration required. You'll find in the event flyer at www.wafic.org.au//2020/09/Exmouth-Community-Forum-Flyer-WE

09.01.2022 Download your copy of the latest WAFIC newsletter which is out now. We’ve got some great stories on aquaculture, seismic testing, some great seafood feasts and a really cool video of some underwater activity off the South West Coast. Check it out at https://mailchi.mp//wafic-june-2020-edition-newsletter-140

08.01.2022 Great to see more local seafood in Perth. Perfect place for a summer snack or family dinner.

06.01.2022 Great to see local consumers supporting local seafood.

05.01.2022 Today's your last chance to have your say on the current Country of Origin Labelling regulations for food The Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources is working with Deloitte Access Economics to evaluate the current regulations and all businesses and industry stakeholders are invited to give their feedback. All you need is 20 minutes, find the survey here:

05.01.2022 Changes to lobster laws mean commercial rock lobster fishers can now sell up to 100 lobsters per day directly from the back of their boat to supply local restaurants, fresh fish retailers and the public. The changes are a direct outcome of lobbying from peak industry body, Western Rock Lobster, in response to the dramatic decline in export demand for western rock lobster as a result of COVID-19. Under the amendments, each of the 230 boats in the fishery can now land up to 100... lobsters each fishing trip to sell from the back of boat. Read the full story at https://www.wafic.org.au//back-boat-sales-change-brings-ch

04.01.2022 World Fisheries Day - a salute to our Western Australian fisheries, our fishermen and our broader commercial fishing community

03.01.2022 Great initiative to help our fishers stay safe.

02.01.2022 A reminder the Federal Government's Country of Origin Labelling review evaluation online survey closes this Friday, 11 September. This is an important opportunity for the industry to make origin labelling mandatory for Australian seafood sold in the food service sector, just like it is in the retail sector. So please, click on the link below and make your thoughts known. https://consult.industry.gov.au//evaluation-of-country-of/

01.01.2022 It's great to see another major WA hotel embracing the Buy Local message. Keep an eye out for more from Pan Pacific as chef Alejandro Saravia has some exciting news coming up for seafood lovers.