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TASMANIAN
SEAFOOD
INDUSTRY NEWS
VOLUME 28 FEB/MAR 2021
TSIC.ORG.AU
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FROM THE
PRESIDENT
LINDSAY NEWMAN
Welcome to the first issue of Seafood The forum was attended by representatives At the TRLFA General Meeting and AGM
Industry News for 2021. from industry, DPIPWE, IMAS, State held last October, there were two very worthy
Growth, AusTrade and DFAT. Discussions Life Memberships announced, these being
After the challenges of 2020, I am sure
were diverse, and ‘blue sky’ thinking was John Sansom and Margret Atkins. John
everyone is looking forward to a new start
encouraged. has been a true General to the TRLFA as
in 2021. The unfortunate reality, however,
both President and more recently the CEO.
is that 2021 will continue to bring issues Similarly, DPIPWE will facilitate a Tasmanian
His passion for the rock lobster industry is
around COVID-19, including continued Abalone Fishery workshop in late March.
obvious, and he has been exemplary in his
outbreaks and market uncertainty. From a From TSIC’s perspective, it is hoped that
advocacy and lobbying for the industry. He
Tasmanian seafood perspective, there are oversupply of labour in the dive sector is
was instrumental in building a strong and
many challenges that will keep the TSIC a key agenda item. With the continued
respected peak body for rock lobster.
Board and staff busy throughout 2021, and I reduction in the abalone TAC, it is becoming
can assure you that we will tackle these in the more and more challenging for divers to earn Margaret has been a long-term Director of
best interests of our members. a full time livelihood from abalone diving. Is it the TRLFA, taking on the role of Treasurer/
time to rationalise this sector? Hopefully, this Secretary. Like John, she is a fierce advocate
Our rock lobster fishery continues to be
workshop will provide fruitful discussions, for the industry.
challenged by the Chinese market disruption,
and a path forward for the abalone dive
with limited short-term scope for alternative Congratulations to both John and Margaret
industry.
markets that offer the same return as the on this outstanding achievement.
Chinese market did. Although the Tasmanian The review of the calamari fishery will also
In early January, the TSIC Project Officer
public have provided excellent support to continue through 2021. I know the TSIC CE
Grace Isdale notified TSIC that she will be
those fishers selling from wharves and jetties, has been on the road talking with calamari
leaving to take up another opportunity of
the Christmas rush has certainly slowed fishers on a couple of occasions to ensure that
employment. Although Grace was only with
down. The mainland domestic market is TSIC understands our members’ perspective.
TSIC for 18 months, she has been a highly
also limited, with cheaper WA rock lobster It is fair to say that all calamari fishers want
valued and respected member of the TSIC
flooding the supermarket trade. TSIC and to be able to have continued access to the
team. We will certainly be sad to see Grace go,
the TRLFA are working closely with Minister resource. However, under a restricted access
but we wish her all the best in her new role.
Barnett’s office around different short-term management outcome, there will be fishers
support mechanisms available for our rock who continue to have access (winners) and
lobster fleet. fishers who will lose the right to take calamari
(losers). These type of management changes
On the 28 January, TSIC, in partnership
are not easy, and I understand that the
with DPIPWE and the TRLFA facilitated a
thought of losing access to a large component
Future of the Tasmanian Rock Lobster Fishery
of someone’s income will put considerable
Strategic Working Group Workshop. The main
mental strain on fishers and their families.
objective of this workshop was to discuss
We are also having discussions around
key operational and policy frameworks
what value a Scalefish A & B licence have if
that support the long-term viability of the
calamari access is removed? If you would like
Tasmanian rock lobster fishery as it recovers
to discuss the review or put your viewpoint
from the 2020 Chinese market disruptions.
forward, please contact the TSIC CE.
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FOR THE
LOVE OF
OYSTERS:
THE POKE
FAMILY
STORY Tarkine Fresh under construction
This story is based on
In the mid-1970s, Allen Hansen had started years, bringing them up to a total of
an interview of Jon Poke Tasmanian Seafoods and was looking for 76 hectares in Circular Head.
conducted by Grace Isdale more products to process.
(TSIC) via phone on 19 January There was some oyster growing in the south
and east of Tasmania, but nothing in the Before Jon had any stock in the water, he
2021. For more background on would attend meetings of the Tasmanian
north west.
the development of the oyster Oyster Growers Association (TOGA), starting
Jon Poke, along with John Aalders, Ray in the mid-70s. “I was trying to learn about
industry, head to www.tsic.org.au/ Murphy, Michael and Frank Kennedy, saw an oyster farming, I knew nothing at the time,”
history. opportunity and applied for oyster lease in he says.
Circular Head.
In 1976, Jon and his neighbour John Aalders
Due to poor stick catches in the Tamar River joined the Board of TOGA. Jon stepped up as
throughout the 1970s, the Government had Chair for a couple of years in 1983 after Roger
started a pilot hatchery at the Fisheries Calvert retired, then took some time off before
Research Centre at Taroona, with Dr. Trevor becoming Chair again from 1987 for another
Dix and Colin Sumner leading the project. few years.
By 1979 most of the oyster growers in the There were several similar organisations of
state had come together to form Shellfish various names over the years - Tasmanian
Culture, and they built the first commercial Oyster and Fish Farmers Association,
oyster hatchery in the Southern Hemisphere Tasmanian Oyster Growers Society – and
at Bicheno. Jon remained involved.
“We had some big learning curves in the early “I’m not sure what caused it, but there was a
years,” says Jon. It took until the mid-1980s fracturing in the growing community, people
before things really got sorted out, and the drifted apart,” Jon recalls. There was a need
business took off. for unity, and James Calvert and others
Jon started Bolduans Bay Oysters and stepped up.
began farming in Duck Bay, starting with a The Tasmanian Shellfish Executive Council
15-hectare lease. However, the water quality was formed, and James was Chair for several
in the bay was variable, and there were some years before Jon took it on. Jon’s main goal
issues with dairy effluent at the time. “That was to secure consistent funding for the
Jon Poke prompted us to get into growing juvenile organisation, to professionalise the industry
oysters to supply around the state, and we representation and not have to rely solely on
focused primarily on that,” says Jon. the growers to advocate all the time.
The business continued to grow. In 1997 he Jon saw how the Tasmanian Rock Lobster
bought out John and Sue Aalders from Duck Fishermen’s Association derived their funds
Bay Shellfish, doubling Bolduans Bay Oysters from a levy, and he petitioned Minister Bryan
overnight from 20 to 40 hectares, plus a Green for a similar setup for oyster growers.
15-hectare lease in Big Bay. More water was The approval of this levy was a major step
secured in Duck Bay in the next couple of forward for the oyster industry.
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Jon inspecting oyster seed boxes, 1983
lease at Pittwater in 2011, after Aqa Oysters In 2016, after POMS hit, Estuarine Oysters
went into receivership, and formed Estuarine was virtually wiped out; the Pittwater lease
On keeping the business in the family, Jon
Oyster Company. The farm was supplied with was right in the middle of the hot zone. They
puts it simply: “Who knows the business
juvenile oysters from Circular Head, and they had good supplies of stock from the north of
better?”
performed very well. Josh has managed the the state to make up for the losses however, so
His son Josh was working as a HR Manager farm since 2011. they started ‘window farming’. As soon as the
for Huon Valley Council in Hobart after temperature fell low enough at Pittwater for
Cassie, Jon’s daughter, heads up the
finishing university and travelling Europe and POMS not to be active, they’d put oysters in
administration side of the business. She
Australia, when Jon called and asked if he was the water, and then take them out by the end
worked all around Australia in hospitality
interested in getting involved with oysters. of November before temperatures rose again.
and sales, before settling down in Smithton
Josh jumped at the chance. They bought a This strategy allowed the business to survive.
in 2007.
“As we’ve gotten better disease resistance
Jarrad, Jon’s nephew,
into stock, we’re not getting those losses, and
graduated university
we can carry stock through the hot part of
with double majors
the year. Losses are fairly minimal in larger
in computer science
oysters now,” says Jon.
and psychology, but
ultimately chose The experience sparked innovation for the
oysters. He has been business.
with the company for
“After POMS we decided to make as much as
25 years and is now
we could out of oysters,” says Jon.
the Farm and Site
Manager for Bolduans They started Tarkine Fresh Oysters to sell
Bay Oysters. directly to the public. There was nowhere else
running holding tanks to consistently have
The rise of the family
oysters available all the time – with this setup,
business was not
they still had stock on hand even after rainfall
without challenges.
Jon and Annette Poke in 2019 events.
Continued on page 7
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FOR THE LOVE OF OYSTERS: THE POKE FAMILY STORY
Jon and Jarrad Poke in 2010
Cassie and Josh (centre and centre right) at Flavours of Tasmania, Canberra, 2018
Continued from page 5
Cassie took on the brand-building, as well as for 24 years now, with only 4 years off since
running the café and administration, and it’s 1992. Josh is Operations Manager for
been a success by all accounts. Shellfish Culture, Cassie is the Retail and
Brand Manager for Tarkine Fresh Oysters,
and Jarrad manages the Smithton leases.
Business halved at Shellfish Culture when
POMS hit. Shellfish Culture went from being
a major spat supplier for South Australia to Recently Shellfish Culture rebranded as
being unable to export. Tasmania Oyster Co. Over the next few
years, the company will work to consolidate
Due to the impact of POMS, Shellfish Culture Josh and Jon
its various entities to ensure they’re all
decided to vertically integrate. They began
working cohesively so that the production
acquiring farms that fit their criteria, one
model functions correctly. There will be
being good finishing water. The farming and
further brand development and product
marketing co-operative company Tas Prime
marketing, with an aim to continue bringing a
Oysters fit the bill.
satisfactory return for shareholders.
After the acquisition of Cremorne Pacific
Of note is the laser etching of their logo onto
Oysters Boomer Bay, and Oyster Farmers Pty
oyster shells, meaning they can guarantee the
Ltd Pitt Water, they went on the acquisition
brand and quality for consumers.
trail to secure all the Tas Prime farms, as well
as their sales network and marketing group. New growing technology, farming systems,
grading technology, and the reduction of
“We were the last pieces of the puzzle,” Jon
laborious manual handling are all on the
says regarding Bolduans Bay Oysters and
cards. “There is plenty to be done in these
Estuarine Oyster Company, “But then COVID
areas. But we will never get away from
hit and things started to slow down. By the
handling completely; people won’t lose
middle of the year [2020] we could see the
their jobs,” says Jon. In fact, they have hired
path forward. We restructured the deal and Jon (front left) and Jarrad Poke (front right),
more people to the team. “It’s not a matter
got it done in December.” and team
of cutting staff, it’s a matter of growing the
Shellfish Culture now has 200 hectares of business,” he says.
water to manage across the state. “To tie it
Coronavirus and market shifts have inevitably These challenges will surely drive
together, have it performing consistently, and
affected the business, Jon says: “Anything as innovation, though. Already the company
get the most out of the brand – it’s a big job,”
drastic as COVID is, has made us take a step is exploring changes in how products are
says Jon, but he’s confident in the leadership,
back and look closely at demand through delivered to markets to make it easier for
including the Managing Director, James
certain periods. We were affected pretty customers, including retailers.
Calvert: “[He] has a wealth of knowledge on
dramatically. While we’re not exposed to the
the market and industry.” Tasmanian Oyster Co is a shining example
Chinese market situation, it was the changes
of the power of family and community,
It is still very much a family affair: Jon in restaurants and people not dining out that
resilience and innovation.
remains heavily involved in the business, impacted us.”
having sat on the Board of Shellfish Culture
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FROM THE CHIEF
EXECUTIVE
JULIAN HARRINGTON
SEISMIC TESTING
In mid-December, TSIC became aware that
the NOPSEMA public consultation period
for the proposed ConocoPhillips seismic
testing to the west of King Island was open.
2021 TSIC WORK PRIORITIES STAY AFLOAT BBQ This 30-day period included the Christmas/
TSIC and the Tasmanian seafood industry On Sunday 10 January New Year period. TSIC has written to
certainly have a lot on their plate in 2021. the first Stay Afloat TSIC STAY od Indust
NOPSEMA saying that this time period
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Member BBQ was held for public consultation is not acceptable.
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It is important that TSIC members Regardless, I pulled together a comprehensive
at Tasmanian Gourmet
AF
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understand where my focus as CE will be submission to this proposed seismic survey,
Seafoods.
throughout 2021, as well as where broader clearly articulating the scientific uncertainties
TSIC time investment will be. Key priorities About 40 TSIC members and stakeholders and unacceptable risk to the seafood industry.
for 2021 include: wandered through the event throughout the
afternoon. Our concerns were also highlighted in a story
Support our rock lobster fishers as we on the ABC’s 7.30 Report which aired on 13
transition into the new post-China trade Well done to Michael Blake, President of January.
environment. This may include the the Tasmanian Rock Lobster Processors
development and implementation of exit Association, and owner of Tasmanian This is certainly a David vs Goliath battle, but
strategies for some fishers. Gourmet Seafoods, who developed the believe me, TSIC will continue to push the oil
concept of the BBQ and provided all the and gas industry and the Federal Government
Support rock lobster fishers as we progress on behalf of our members.
organisation and logistics for this event.
the development of a new East Coast Stock
And thank you to Chris Claridge and TSIC is also participating in a Seismic Policy
Rebuilding Strategy.
Andrew Baker from Rural Alive and Well for Framework committee being facilitated by
Provide continued support to the abalone attending. Seafood Industry Australia. It is hoped that
dive sector in a climate of continued an agreed framework will help drive some
We hope that this is the start of a renewed
reduction in the TAC. changes. Time will tell.
tradition, that sees the seafood industry get
Represent calamari fisher views during the together for a social gathering. With so much
review of the calamari fishery. going on in the world of seafood, it is more
TSIC STAFF
important than ever that we all have each As mentioned in the President’s Report, the
Play a lead role in the review of the Living
other’s backs. We all need a friendly ear and a TSIC Project Officer Grace Isdale has taken
Marine Resources Management Act.
helping hand at times. up another employment opportunity.
Continue seafood representation on the
Keep your eye out for our planned regional I would like to thank Grace for her dedication
Fisheries Digital Transition Project.
Stay Afloat Free BBQ events over the and commitment during her time at TSIC and
Continue seafood representation on the following 12 months. We hope that the next wish you all the best in your future pursuits.
Marine Spatial Planning project. event will be in March up in the NW. We have started the recruitment process
Deliver the 2021 Tasmanian Seafood Awards. The Stay Afloat seafood industry mental to replace Grace and can hopefully find
health and wellbeing initiative is proudly someone that matches her enthusiasm and
Develop and deliver a Tasmanian seafood
supported by our official sponsors, The skill set.
communication and promotion campaign
into mainland and international markets. Tasmanian Rock Lobster Fishermen’s
Association, Seafood and Maritime Training ACCESS TO TSIC STAFF
Amongst so much more. and the Tasmanian Seafood Industry Council, AND BOARD
It feels that so many of our seafood sectors in partnership with Rural Alive and Well Just a reminder that all TSIC staff and
are at the crossroads of significant change in Tasmania. Board are accessible to TSIC members.
2021, and we all know that change is not easy.
The TSIC office is open for all members to
drop in and say hi. It is advised you organise a
meeting to ensure a someone is available.
Likewise, the TSIC staff and Board mobile
phone numbers are readily available in the
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JETTY TALK
AGRI-BUSINESS EXPANSION REMINDER: REPORT MARINE
INITIATIVE INCIDENTS
The Australian Government is investing Marine incidents need to be reported to
WANTED TO BUY
$72.7 million to help Australian AMSA via their online web forms 18 and 19. Rock Lobster Quota Units
agribusinesses expand their export and Entitlement
Marine incident reporting is a requirement
markets in 2021 as part of the Agri- Call Reinhard on 0474 881 022
of your vessel Safety Management System. If
Business Expansion Initiative.
an incident occurs on board your vessel, you
Key elements of the initiative include new need to report a log in your SMS records in
one-on-one exporter support services, addition to lodging a formal incident report
greater access to market intelligence, and form to AMSA.
matched grants for government and industry
An incident ‘alert’ needs to be lodged within
LOOKING TO BUY
associations to work together on market
4 hours of the incident via phone or online OR LEASE
expansion.
form, and a formal incident ‘report’ needs to 0-10m FVL
Under this the Agricultural Trade and be lodged within 72hrs of the incident. Fines
Market Access Cooperation (ATMAC) will of up to $13,200 exist for not reporting a Contact Harry Watson
also be expanded and modified to enable marine incident. 0437 814 795
the Government to enter into strategic harris.wtsn@gmail.com
AMSA have been cracking down in
partnerships with those industry sectors who
insufficient SMS documentation and
have been most affected by trade disruptions
reporting; don’t get caught out.
targeted for assistance.
What is a marine incident? ‘Incidents’ range
A portion of the ATMAC grants will be
from death and personal injury all the way to
allocated to investments that support trade
near misses and changes to vessel stability. If
expansion, along with industry specific
in doubt, contact the AMSA hotline. You can
international marketing and promotion plans,
also check the AMSA site for a full list:
and activities like trade missions to activate
www.amsa.gov.au/vessels-operators/
those plans. A list of other activities eligible
incident-reporting/what-marine-incident
for support is available at the link below.
Proposals will be required to demonstrate
broad support across the relevant industry
stakeholders and include a co-contribution,
financial and/or in-kind. The nature of the
arrangements will vary depending on the
sector, export markets and diversification
activities being targeted.
This initiative will make an extra $18.4
million in grant funding available to industry REPORT
associations over the next two years. Industry
associations, including peak bodies, are ILLEGAL
eligible to apply for ATMAC funding. To be
eligible to receive a grant, the association
must represent a range of relevant industry
FISHING
beneficiaries and provide a significant
co-contribution, financial and/or in-kind,
proportionate to the size of the grant.
For more information, go to: www.agriculture.
FISH WATCH
gov.au/market-access-trade/agri- 0427 655 557
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SEAFOOD AND
MARITIME TRAINING
TRAINING SUBSIDIES NEW WEBSITE
With the introduction of Job Trainer SMT launched a brand-new website in
subsidies, SMT is offering free Elements late 2020.
of Shipboard Safety training for young In building the new site, SMT collaborated
(17-24), unemployed, or under employed with Nic Sutherland from myWPmate and
people. local photographers to create a fresh new
This means those who are entering or look for 2021. With new copywriting, search
wanting to enter Tasmanian Seafood and engine optimisation and a fully responsive
Maritime industries will have access to free mobile-first design, the SMT site is now
Sea Safety and Firefighting training that clearer, easy to navigate and highlights the
SMT Alex Baxter
is the basis of all Domestic Certificate of training courses we offer no matter which
Competencies (Tickets). device you are accessing it on.
NEW STAFF
As a result of the first allocation of Job The new website also enables past, present
We welcome Alex Baxter.
Trainer subsidies being oversubscribed, SMT and future clients to easily navigate
was only awarded minimal Job Trainer places through various pages and to use our online Alex joined the SMT team as an
for its full qualification (i.e: Coxswain, Master enrolment form. Administration Assistant in mid-2020.
up to 24M and Marine Engine Driver 3) Having worked in hospitality since leaving
Visit our new website at www.smt.edu.au and
which were taken up very quickly by existing school, he has jumped ship (pun intended) to
don’t forget to like and follow us on Facebook
demand. We are hoping that in May 2021 we a different industry for a new challenge! Alex
at www.facebook.com/seafoodtrainingtas. has already brought many new approaches
may be able to secure more of these places in
a re-allocation of funds. This could result in to SMT and we look forward to working with
SMT also offering free Qualification (Tickets) him, we hope for many years.
places to eligible Job Trainer participants. Farewell to Helen and Karyn. At the end of
2020 Helen and Karyn left SMT to pursue
NEW FEES 2021 bigger and better things. Helen had been
Many of our courses were impacted by with SMT since 2001 and was one of our
COVID-19 in 2020, however we used this longest serving team members, and Karyn
time to redesign many courses with the had been with us since 2006. Their input and
aim of making them more efficient for both personalities will be missed, and we thank
participants and SMT. them for their many years of service.
The result of this work is that in 2021 we have SMT website
been able to reduce our student fees for many
of the courses we offer. Check our new fees
under the course section of our website. As COURSE CHANGES
many of SMT’s courses are subsidised by the In response to industry demand and
Department of State Growth, these fees are reduced class sizes due to COVID-19
for those who are already employed. For more restrictions, in 2021 SMT is introducing a 1
information about eligibility please contact day First Aid program.
SMT via enquires@smt.edu.au or call us on
(03) 6286 0400. The program utilises prior learning and an
increased teacher-to-student ratio to deliver
and assess the same content in one day.
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other avenues are opened that can cope with
the supply and return prices that will enable
stakeholders to make a profit.
ROCK LOBSTER The fishing fleet currently consists of around
165 vessels. The size of the fleet has been
FISHERMEN’S maintained with the relatively high returns
from the Chinese market. Without China the
ASSOCIATION
inevitable challenge for the industry is to deal
with the fallout from reduced beach prices
unless an alternative market/s can be found
JOHN SANSOM, CEO that provide profitable returns. Alternative
markets may not provide the necessary
beach prices to maintain the current fleet and
would lead to the need for fishers to catch
At the time of writing the industry is still “Tasmanian Rock Lobster Fishery Strategic more fish to be profitable. Under the quota
under extreme pressure from the demise of Workshop”. The group will consist of management system this would equate to
the Chinese market. representatives from TRLFA, TSIC, DPIPWE, less boats to catch the Total Allowable Catch
IMAS, SRL, Processors Association, STAG, (TAC). The efficiencies that may be required
With the lack of communication between to facilitate an economically viable fleet may
Dept State Growth, Austrade and the Dept
Chinese and Australian authorities the well require a review of current TRLFA and
of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The workshop
prospect of resolution looks remote in the Government policies and the fishery rules.
will take place at the end of January 2021.
short term.
The stated objectives of the workshop What would this look like for the catching
With the reality that the industry is in an are to discuss key operational and policy sector? There are a number of pathways
even worse economic position now than frameworks that support the long-term forward:
at the beginning of COVID-19, TRLFA has viability of the Tasmanian Rock Lobster
made recommendations to the Minister Fishery as it recovers from the current U Some fishers will have the capacity to
on the immediate assistance that the Chinese market disruption. Agenda items catch more fish and remain profitable.
State Government could offer industry include: realistic trade expectations without U Some fishers may choose to upscale their
stakeholders. At the top of the list was to a Chinese market; economics of the fishery catching capacity to remain viable.
waiver renewal fees again for rock lobster without a Chinese market; new market
entitlements for the 2021/22 quota year. This opportunities; strategies to support all sectors Some fishers may choose to create their own
measure was widely regarded as the most including economic efficiency and available markets. Support is available at
valuable assistance provided to industry assistance for investment and regulatory www.austrade.gov.au/australian/export/
last year. With fishers still selling direct to considerations. The intent is to have the export-grants/emdg
the public, and buyers restricting catches, workshop make a set of recommendations for U Some fishers may choose to move to
selling on consignment, or not buying at all, wider industry consideration. another fishery either part or full time.
the outlook is not encouraging. Cash flows
The outcomes from the workshop will be U Upskilling – If fishers are not in a position
to businesses restricted over COVID-19 are
critical as industry contemplates a life to move to another fishery, they may need
now even more severely affected with reduced
without China. The Chinese trade has been to consider changing jobs or profession,
beach prices and lack of market access. The
mutually beneficial to both partners and the or at least having a secondary source of
ability to pay significant licence renewal
rock lobster industry has invested heavily
charges will be a major issue for many. income.
around the consistently high returns from
The TRLFA has also asked the Minister to Some fishers may choose to exit the
that market. China has long been the price U
consider the waiving of Fishing vessel licence fishery.
setter for southern rock lobster and the loss
fees and small business grants.
of that trade has revealed the vulnerability If there is a need to rationalise the catching
The TRLFA and TSIC have been actively of the industry to reliance on one market. sector, an exit strategy and assistance will be
involved with marketing groups like the Coupled with COVID-19 disruptions, the loss required for those who choose to leave the
Seafood Trade and Advisory Group (STAG) of the Chinese market reduced the industry fishery. The TRLFA and TSIC are discussing
and response meetings through the TRLFA to virtually survival mode at present. With ways and means of assistance to put to the
hosted Rock Lobster Strategy meetings. severely limited exports and an oversupplied Government should it be necessary.
The next step is an industry working group, local market, the industry will struggle until
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SAFETY AUTHORITY
CLAIRE CUNNINGHAM, LIAISON OFFICER
WHICH VESSELS ARE was permitted to do so immediately prior to
GRANDFATHERED? the National Law.
Under the National Law a vessel may be an If, however, you wish to modify your vessel,
existing vessel, a transitional vessel or a or change its operation, including using it
new vessel. outside an area it was permitted to operate in,
you may need to apply for a new certificate
Any vessel legally operating commercially
of survey and meet the transitional vessel
prior to the commencement of the National
standards, thus becoming a transitional
Law (July 2013), is an existing vessel.
vessel. This also applies to vessels that do
These existing vessels are considered to be
not hold a valid certificate of survey for more
grandfathered. This is true both for more
than two years.
recent vessels built right up to 2013 as well
as for older vessels, as the National Law froze The standards that apply to transitional WHAT TRANSITIONAL STANDARDS
the standards that applied to all vessels built vessels are a mixture of the USL and NSCV,
APPLY?
before it commenced, thus grandfathering and the extent to which they apply depends
of the type of modification or change being All transitional vessels need to meet
them.
made. minimum contemporary standards to address
A vessel built some time ago is more likely electrical, fire and stability risks. These
to be built to older standards that would vary WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THE include, at a minimum:
more from the requirements of the Uniform
Shipping Laws (USL) or National Standard for
TRANSITIONAL VESSEL SCHEME? U current standards for equipment (safety,
communications and navigation);
Commercial Vessels (NSCV). The aim of the transitional vessel scheme
is to assess any modifications to the vessel U fixed fire detection and suppression
Any vessel that has come into commercial or operational changes to ensure they are system;
service for the first time since the safe and to incrementally improve vessel U residual current devices (RCDs);
commencement of the National Law is a safety by applying more contemporary vessel U up to date stability approval.
new vessel and meets the relevant NSCV standards. This provides an achievable
standards. pathway for owners wishing to make Additionally, any area affected by a proposed
modifications to their vessel, improve safety change or modification will be subject to
WHEN DOES A VESSEL LOSE ITS or to diversify the vessel’s operations over surveys. For example, if you are fitting a
GRANDFATHERING STATUS? time. new crane to your vessel, this addition and
Under the current grandfathering its impact on the vessel structure, power &
A transitional vessel can be operated hydraulic systems and stability would need to
arrangements an existing vessel can
nationwide within the conditions of its be considered.
generally continue operating in the same
certification.
manner and under the same restrictions it If you are considering making a change to
your vessel or operation, have a think about
what parts and systems on the vessel are
impacted and have a chat with your surveyor
about what surveys this requires under the
transitional framework.
The transitional vessel scheme has effectively
enabled around 5% of the estimated existing
vessels fleet to be upgraded each year. In the
2019/20 financial year, more than 430 existing
vessels underwent transitional survey across
Australia.
12 TASMANIAN SEAFOOD INDUSTRY NEWS TSIC.ORG.AUCONDITION ON CERTIFICATE OF
SURVEY LIMITING TO TASMANIAN DEPARTMENT OF
PRIMARY INDUSTRIES,
WATERS
Some existing (grandfathered) Tasmanian
PARKS, WATER AND
fishing vessels have a condition on their
certificate of survey limiting them to
Tasmanian waters, for example: “Vessel
ENVIRONMENT
grandfathered under the requirements of
Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel)
National Law Act 2012 for operations in
Tasmanian waters”.
Geographical restrictions were generally
applied by Marine Safety Agencies (like
MAST) when a vessel was not fully compliant FISHERIES DIGITAL TRANSITION PROJECT UPDATE
with the USL. As a result, the removal of a
Docket Review
geographical restriction is usually a trigger
for vessel to undergo surveys to determine The Making Life Easier process continues to focus on the review of dockets and
and rectify any non-conformities before associated instructions. Dockets for rock lobster fishers have been revised and
being un-restricted. However, we are aware approved by the Fisheries Digital Transition Project (FDTP) Steering Committee
that in some cases MAST imposed these with two books to be circulated to rock lobster fishers in February in readiness for
conditions on USL compliant vessels. AMSA the start of the new season in March.
will consider removing these conditions from
The biggest change comes from combining the Rock Lobster Catch Record with
a vessel’s certificate of survey on a case by
the Commercial Rock Lobster Quota Docket to produce a single docket, the
case basis and if it can be determined that
Commercial Rock Lobster Catch Record and Quota Docket. This change reduces
the vessel is USL compliant, remove them
considerable duplication of data currently entered by fishers. An earlier version of
without requiring the vessel to meet the
the combined docket was trialled by fishers in the field, and we once again thank
transitional vessel requirements.
volunteers for the time spent trialling this docket and the extensive and well-
considered feedback provided.
CONSULTATION OPEN FOR A
NEW MODERN STANDARD FOR The new docket results in some changes in how the docket is used, and these
changes are explained in the accompanying instructions. Some examples have
WATERTIGHT AND WEATHERTIGHT
also been included in the book demonstrating how to use the docket for some
INTEGRITY ON COMMERCIAL common scenarios. Additional scenarios along with answers to some common
VESSELS questions will also be circulated with the new books.
The requirements for watertight and The second book that will be circulated in February is the Commercial Rock
weathertight integrity for domestic Lobster and Giant Crab Direct Sales Quota Docket. Changes to this docket have
commercial vessels are currently spread been less extensive and include changes to the layout to better reflect how the
across three technical standards in the docket is used.
USL that were developed more than 40 years
ago. This proposed standard updates the Dockets for other fisheries are currently being reviewed.
requirements to reflect current technologies, Digital catch reporting tools
and to align with international standards
and best practice, and will apply to new and Activity has focussed on fully understanding the functionality and workflows
potentially some transitional vessels. needed to develop reporting tools to meet the priority needs of industry and
the Department. Preliminary consultation occurred with rock lobster fishers
The draft standard has multiple options to and processors during the fishery port meetings held at 10 locations in October
achieve compliance and addresses a number 2020. Engagement with industry members will increase during February and
of safety issues such as over-loading. It March 2021, with the development of reporting tools scheduled to commence by
has been co-designed with the guidance mid-2021.
of a technical advisory panel comprising
accredited marine surveyors, representatives LMRMA amendment
of industry associations and educational Public consultation on the draft Living Marine Miscellaneous Amendments
institutions. (Digital Processes) Bill closed on 18 December 2020. We are now working to
Public consultation is open until 28 March finalise the Bill in consultation with the FDTP Steering Committee.
2021. Find out more about the proposed For further information please contact Project Manager Daniel Gledhill at
changes at www.amsa.gov.au/watertight- daniel.gledhill@dpipwe.tas.gov.au.
weathertight.
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LOOKING FORWARD TO 2021…
Apart from precautionary harvest closures
due to heavy rainfall in some growing areas,
the lead up to Christmas saw pretty healthy Shellfish Futures conference in 2020, but we
sales for most of our farmers. are planning an official recognition for Jon
There was slower growth reported during this year.
spring, so oysters were perfect by the time
that summer arrived! At the time of writing,
A FRESH START FOR OUR
sales were continuing strongly and we are all REGULATORY PROGRAM
hoping that 2021 continues in this way. The Tasmanian Shellfish Market Access
Program (ShellMAP) is entering a new era
ACKNOWLEDGING AN with a move to DPIPWE’s Marine Resources
INDUSTRY LEGEND Branch.
While the long history of Jon Poke and The vision is a collaborative, inclusive
his associated businesses is featured program, with the regulator working closely
elsewhere in this edition (see the story on with industry and other state agencies to
page 4), it’s a great time to acknowledge the maximise opportunity for growth and support
contribution he has made to both Oysters of the Tasmanian shellfish industry. This
Tasmania and the industry as a whole. model will in turn create opportunity for
He has been such a strong supporter of growth in the industry as well as its continued
Oysters Tasmania and committed a lot of economic input to Tasmanian regional
time to the various iterations of our peak communities. This will be accompanied by the development
bodies, especially during the early days when The move to Marine Resources will align of a Tasmanian Shellfish Industry Sustainable
they were run without any paid staff. He’s the food safety management of shellfish Aquaculture Strategy. Core to this strategy
also been a visionary for the industry, often farming with the functional management of will be creating a whole of government
developing innovative farming methods and marine leases creating a centralised branch of approach to protecting water quality and
recognising challenges a long time before government working with the industry. ensuring the Tasmanian shellfish industry
most. Unfortunately, we didn’t get to hold our can thrive and grow sustainably into the
future.
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VOLUME 28 FEBRUARY/MARCH 2021 15SCALLOP FISHERMEN’S
The air gun arrays are to be strategically
arranged to direct energy vertically downwards
to the seabed where scallops live with the
ASSOCIATION OF massive source pulses occurring 120 times in
each kilometre.
TASMANIA INC.
BOB LISTER
As a result of our previous representations the
area of impact has been reduced by Beach in
the SW corner but will still cross over scallop
areas particularly in the southern region.
We have discussed our serious concerns with
Beach representatives and as a result they
BASS STRAIT CENTRAL ZONE In 2010 Geoscience Victoria undertook an have agreed in principle to engage Fishwell
intense 2D seismic survey program over to conduct an impact study to determine if
SCALLOP FISHERY
Greenhouse Gas Storage Blocks in Bass seismic seriously impacts scallop stocks in the
We have just finished yet another Strait (Gipp-01,02 and 03) which crossed southern sector of the seismic area only. This
successful Bass Strait scallop season over known mature commercial scallop plan includes control sites and impact sites
which closed on 31 December 2020. beds that had been identified following and would be undertaken immediately before
AFMA have not yet released the final tonnage fishery research surveys over previous years. seismic and about four months after the event.
taken but we got through the COVID -19 Despite repeated assurances that the The obvious result of this token offer is that
pandemic without major issues however the impact would be minimal scallops in the yes seismic will have killed all scallops in its
closure of restaurants and hospitality venues area died from delayed mortality and it path due to delayed mortality but does nothing
etc did impact our markets and particularly in was estimated that the loss to the scallop to address the magnitude of the losses to the
Victoria. industry was around 24,000 tonnes of largest commercial fishery in the area. Surely
During this scallop off season our attention scallop shells worth about $70M which was a responsible organisation would want to know
has now been focused on the ever present a devastating blow to scallop fishermen, the enormousness of the impact their activity
threat of marine seismic and the most likely processors and the marketplace as well as would cause to other parties who have legal
severe impact on scallop stocks. regional communities in both Victoria and rights to operate in the same area but at this
Tasmania. point Beach have not given us firm written
Below for your interest is an edited version commitments that our losses will be fully
of a SFAT letter sent to the National Offshore Significantly all other shellfish species on
recognised and compensated.
Petroleum Safety and Environmental the seabed also died however scallop beds
Management Authority (NOPSEMA) as the outside of the seismic direct impact zone As the scallop fleet harvests scallops from the
independent statutory authority for offshore remained in a very healthy condition. It highest possible catch rate areas the many
oil and gas operations expressing our has taken until now, ie 10 years later, for the vessels have only given scant attention to the
very real concerns about the latest seismic scallop beds in the seismic impact area to proposed seismic impact zone in recent years
proposal within Bass Strait scallop waters. recover. however we do know that there are scallop
stocks in this general area and based on the
This is factual information and the tragic
BEACH ENERGY - PRION 3D very real experiences in 2010 we know that any
reality that seismic kills scallops and other
MARINE SEISMIC SURVEY scallops in the path of the Prion seismic will
shellfish compared to the overly optimistic
certainly die of delayed mortality.
On behalf of all our SFAT members we and fingers crossed predictions made by
wish to provide comment to NOPSEMA on self interest groups choosing to ignore their We have repeatedly asked Beach to undertake
the Environment Plan submitted by Beach corporate responsibilities to others. a biomass survey of the whole seismic area
Energy (Beach) regarding their proposed to determine the quantity of scallops in the
We certainly do not want to lose any
seismic survey in Bass Strait. impact zone so that we can then together
scallop stocks to another seismic event as
calculate the tonnage and economic losses four
The SFAT represents the best interests of is proposed by Beach so we definitely do
months or so after the event.
commercial scallop fishermen members not want their proposed plan to proceed but
from both Victoria and Tasmania who hold if it absolutely must happen then we quite Significantly in the Beach EP they assess the
entitlements to take commercial scallops reasonably require full compensation for consequences to the scallop populations as
in the Commonwealth managed Bass Strait any scallop stock losses. “minor” however without a biomass survey they
Central Zone Scallop Fishery. do not and cannot have any idea what their
The Prion proposal is a 40-to-50-day 3D
impact in economic terms will be and in our
Any action proposed by others that impacts program planned for October 2021 or later
mind it is irresponsible to undertake an action
the scallop resource that our members rely approximately 75kms east of King Island
that will kill scallops without before knowing
on for regeneration and harvesting is of great just west of the Yolla gas platform in Bass
the magnitude of that impact.
concern to us. Strait. The area to be directly covered is 880
square kilometres in waters 50 to 80 metres Beach have stated that their position is that
in depth. There will be 76 sail lines 300 there should be no economic loss by third
metres apart. parties as a result of their activities. By this
they mean that individual scallop fishermen
could lodge a substantiated claim after the
event for the loss of income due to seismic
impacted reduced catches.
16 TASMANIAN SEAFOOD INDUSTRY NEWS TSIC.ORG.AUThis shows a complete lack of understanding of scallops involved and the economic
about how the scallop fishery operates. We value at risk and agree to a post full
have explained to Beach that this would not biomass survey about four months after
be possible as fishermen would move to other seismic, and
productive areas if scallops impacted by
2. Beach agree in advance, at a minimum,
seismic results in reduced catch rates.
to financially compensate the whole
In their 551 page Environment Plan Beach Bass Strait Central Zone scallop industry
have not yet acknowledged that they will at the average recent beach price for
be responsible for considerable scallop all scallops that die between biomass
deaths and that the losses should be fairly surveys as a result of their activities.
compensated to holders of legal statutory
This proposed seismic event is of major
fishing right holders in the industry.
concern to our iconic scallop industry and
The scallop losses will mean of course that we respectively ask that our interests be MAIDEN MARINE
cohort/s will not be able to reproduce in the recognised and that we be fully compensated
CONSULTANTS PTY LTD
future so any losses will likely be felt for many for all losses.
years to come and depending on the timing
MARINE
Thank you for the opportunity to lodge this
of the seismic vulnerable scallop larvae losses
objection to the Beach Energy Environment
are likely to be massive.
We also have concerns about any
hydrocarbon spill from seismic operations
Plan.
This is an ongoing issue which should be of
SURVEYORS
concern to all commercial fishing industry
impacting on commercial fisheries.
people and we will be monitoring progress by AMSA Accredited
In consideration of the above we strongly NOPSEMA with great interest.
recommend that NOPSEMA not approve the Fully Insured
Beach EP unless – Local & Experienced
1. Beach agree to conduct a thorough
biomass survey of the whole area to be
impacted by seismic just prior to the
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