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Second Draft of Spend Plan for 2020-2021 Salmon Disaster Declaration

Posted on February 2, 2023 by psgvoa

The second draft of the spend plan for the 2020 Norton Sound, Yukon River, Kuskokwim River, Chignik, Southeast Alaska; and 2021 Yukon River salmon disaster declarations has been posted for a two week review period. You can view the latest … Continue reading →

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NMFS Workshop on Fisheries Resilience

Posted on January 27, 2023 by psgvoa

NMFS will be traveling to Petersburg to hold a Workshop on Fisheries Resilience in Petersburg. Everyone is encouraged to join Thursday, February 2nd at 5:00 p.m. in the Borough Assembly Chambers. Understanding what makes fishing communities resilient is critical for … Continue reading →

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USCG Dockside Exams

Posted on January 13, 2023 by psgvoa

The USCG will be in Petersburg February 4th-7th conducting dockside exams before the start of the king and tanner fishery. You can sign-up for an exam at the Harbor Master office.

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AMSEA Drill Conductor Course in Petersburg

Posted on January 13, 2023 by psgvoa

AMSEA will be in Petersburg holding a Drill Conductor course on February 4th from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Parks and Rec Activity room. The course is $125 for commercial fishermen and $225 for all others. You can … Continue reading →

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Capital Construction Fund Program Updates

Posted on January 13, 2023 by psgvoa

In December Congress also expanded the Capital Construction Fund (CCF) program. The program is designed to encourage owners of U.S.-flag vessels to accumulate sufficient capital to acquire additional U.S.-flag vessels by offering tax incentives. The program works like a combination … Continue reading →

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RQE Language in Omnibus Spending Bill

Posted on January 13, 2023 by psgvoa

The omnibus spending bill approved by Congress before the end of the year included language to authorize the creation of a halibut stamp to fund a Recreational Quota Entity. This change to the Halibut Act means the Catch Sharing Plan … Continue reading →

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Avoid Cruise Ship Collisions

Posted on June 8, 2022 by psgvoa

Southeast Alaska Pilot’s Association provided this flier on avoiding collisions with cruise ships and the following charts of cruise ship track lines through gillnet fishing areas: Sumner tracklines Eldred Rock tracklines Little Island tracklines Stephens/Grand Island tracklines  

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