Current Daily Recreational Atlantic Tunas Retention Limits Effective December 8,2004 through May 31, 2005 inclusive, the daily recreational retention limit for BLUEFIN TUNA is one large school, or small medium BFT, measuring 47 to less than 73 inches curved fork length (CFL), per vessel per day/trip, plus one large medium or giant BLUEFIN TUNA, measuring […]
Current Daily General and HMS Charter/Headboat Category Commercial BFT limits Effective December 8,2004 through May 31, 2005 inclusive, the daily recreational retention limit for BLUEFIN TUNA is one large school, or small medium BFT, measuring 47 to less than 73 inches curved fork length (CFL), per vessel per day/trip, plus one large medium or […]
NOAA FISHERIES TRANSFERS BFT QUOTA AND REOPENS THE GENERAL AND ANGLING CATEGORY FISHERIES NOAA Fisheries has determined that Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) quota transfers from the Atlantic tunas General, Harpoon, and Incidental Longline categories to the Angling and Reserve categories in the amounts of 223.1 metric tons (mt) and 191.9 mt, respectively, are warranted. NOAA […]
BFT General and Angling Category Update An announcement regarding the Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Commercial and Recreational Fishery opening will be made tomorrow, Dec. 7, 2004. Updates may also be accessed on the information telephone lines by calling the following numbers: Dial 978/281-9260; press 1 for commercial or 2 for recreational; Toll-free dial 1-888/872-8862; press 4 […]
BFT General and Angling Category Update General and Angling Category fisheries shall remain closed through the weekend. Any updates will be provided on Monday by 4:00 p.m. Updates may also be accessed on the information telephone lines by calling the following numbers: Dial 978/281-9260; press 1 for commercial or 2 for recreational; Toll-free dial 1-888/872-8862; […]
Coast Guard seeks applications for fiscal year 2005 grants SUMMARY: The Coast Guard seeks applications for fiscal year 2005 grants and cooperative agreements from national, nongovernmental, nonprofit, public service organizations. These grants and cooperative agreements would be used to fund projects on various subjects promoting recreational boating safety on the national level. This notice provides […]
Fishing vessels sent homeCoast Guard urges safety precautions BOSTON – During the last two weeks of November the Coast Guard terminated the voyages of eight New England fishing vessels due to the lack of required survival and safety gear on board the vessels. The Coast Guard is urging all boaters to ensure they have all […]
COAST GUARD RESCUES FISHERMAN 70 MILES OFFSHORE ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – A helicopter and crew from U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City rescued a fisherman from a fishing vessel 70 miles east of Atlantic City last night. At approximately 9:30 p.m., Coast Guard Group Atlantic City received a call from the fishing vessel Bulldog […]
DELAWARE RIVER OIL SPILL UPDATE #10 PHILADELPHIA – Ten days since the ATHOS I spilled an undetermined amount of oil in the Delaware River, the unified command continues to lead the environmental cleanup with over 1,200 federal, state, local officials and contractors. The Environmental Protection Agency is continuning to sample the water to insure that […]
Delaware River Oil Spill Update #8 PHILADELPHIA –Commercial vessel movements in the Port of Philadelphia continue at increased levels. There are 6 ships awaiting berth in the Port of Philadelphia.1 Oil tankers.1 Chemical tank ships0 With perishable goods4 General cargoThere are 20 vessels awaiting cleaning before departure. There are no restrictions for authorization for inbound […]
