This project provides learnings of successes and failures/challenges of MSC certification in WA. At the time
of this report’s publication, 12 WA fisheries representing 90 percent value and approximately 60 percent
of the total commercial catch in the state have been awarded MSC certification....
ORGANISATION:
Western Australian Fishing Industry Council Inc (WAFIC)
The Western Australian Fishing Industry Council has had a comprehensive health and safety code for use in the wild catch fishing industry in place since 1992. The OSH Code (hereafter referred to as the Code) was developed as a result of an increasing fatality and serious incident rate within the...
ORGANISATION:
Western Australian Fishing Industry Council Inc (WAFIC)
Perth, Western Australia was the Host State for the third Seafood Directions Conference. The conference is held bi annually and is the premier conference for members and associated parties of the seafood industry. The conference was previously held in Brisbane (2001) and Adelaide (1999), Sydney will...
ORGANISATION:
Western Australian Fishing Industry Council Inc (WAFIC)
Commercial fishing industry throughout Australia is under continued pressure on its operation due to activities relating to the oil and gas sector such as seismic surveys, drilling, construction of sub-sea infrastructure and commissioning. Generally, the commercial fishing sector throughout...
ORGANISATION:
Western Australian Fishing Industry Council Inc (WAFIC)