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TASMANIAN
SEAFOOD
INDUSTRY NEWS
VOLUME 27 DEC/JAN 2021
TSIC.ORG.AU
INTRODUCING
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FROM THE
PRESIDENT
LINDSAY NEWMAN
What a year 2020 has been. From TSIC and the Eat More Seafood campaign.
bushfires in early January to the To find out more, contact the TSIC Project
preliminary impacts of COVID-19 in Manager, Emma.
China on 23 January.
The COVID-19 experience, along with the
Then the domestic-level impacts in March, DPIPWE Fisheries Digital Transition Project,
with working and schooling from home, highlighted how restrictive and outdated
restaurant closures and no travel, right the Living Marine Resources Management
through to the current market disruption Act 1995 (LMRMA) is. It was great to see
in China. There is no doubt that 2020 has the recent State Budget announcement
been one of the most challenging years for included a budget allocation to review the
Tasmanian seafood. LMRMA. This is a great opportunity to
develop an overarching Act that enables our
To support our members through the
fisheries managers to use contemporary and
financial hardships of COVID, the TSIC
innovative management strategies to best
Board made an early decision to waive the
manage our marine resources. It is envisaged
TSIC levy for all wild catch, marine farm
that this review process will start sometime
and seafood processor licences for the 2020-
during 2021.
21 renewal period. Although this will place
significant financial pressure on TSIC for This recently announced review of the
the next couple of years, we have not lost any LMRMA should not be confused with
capacity and capability within the TSIC staff. the recently announced consultation on
As we move forward into 2021 and beyond, draft amendments to the LMRMA. This
If you would like to know more about what
I can assure you that TSIC will continue to consultation is part of the DPIPWE Fisheries
it takes to be a Director, or whether you are
deliver positive outcomes in the interests Digital Transition Project. The proposed
eligible to nominate, please contact the
of our members. Integral to this will be the changes are required to enable a shift from
TSIC CE on 0407 242 933.
continued delivery of the TSIC Tasmanian the current paper reporting to a digital
Seafood COVID-19 RoadMap to Recovery transition in fisheries licensing and reporting. We will also be holding the Stay Afloat
strategy. There will certainly be many more Once (if) enacted, these changes will pave Tasmanian Seafood Awards in 2021.
challenges (like the current market disruption the way for the digital reporting of catch data, Regardless of whether COVID will allow
in China), but out of the struggles of COVID and a whole range of other DPIPWE licensing our normal gala dinner event or we need
we have an opportunity to mould a new, paperwork. to consider a modification to this norm,
futureproofed industry. the awards are an opportunity for us all to
In late October, TSIC delivered the annual
celebrate the amazing industry we are.
Part of this new journey has already started Working on Water program. Given the
Again, please consider a nomination for
in the form of our Eat More Seafood – Buy unknown challenges around COVID-19,
one of the award categories.
Local, Support Your Community campaign we could not provide the normal in-person
and the related Seafood Trails web-based app. experience, so instead the TSIC staff Finally, I would like to wish everyone a
Both these initiatives connect out grassroots transitioned to an online delivery platform happy and safe Christmas and New Year.
operators and seafood wholesale, retail and with great success. Well done to the TSIC I encourage everyone to Eat More Seafood
food service opportunities with consumers. Project Officer, Grace, who led this project. over the festive period. And if you buy local,
TSIC will further invest in these initiatives you will be supporting our vibrant Tasmanian
You will see in this issue of Seafood Industry
during 2021, and some exciting initiatives will seafood industry and the communities that
News that 2021 will bring with it a TSIC
be delivered during the lead-up to Christmas you, our members, live in.
Election, and four Director positions are
and over the summer. There is an opportunity
available. I encourage all TSIC members to Let’s hope that 2021 bring a little less drama
for seafood food service outlets and seafood
consider joining the TSIC team as a Director. than we saw in 2020. Stay safe everyone.
experience opportunities to partner with
OFFICIAL SPONSORS OF TASMANIAN SEAFOOD INDUSTRY NEWS
VOLUME 27 DECEMBER/JANUARY 2021 3
FROM THE CHIEF
EXECUTIVE
JULIAN HARRINGTON
MARKET DISRUPTION discussions, as restricting access will mean of statewide products and services that we
there will be winners (those granted access) hope will catch your eye so we can continue
The current market disruption with China
and losers (those who do not get access). to support those who catch your dinner. Dig
has certainly had a significant impact on
deep and support your community.
the Tasmanian rock lobster industry, with TSIC’s role in this process is to ensure
lesser impacts on other seafood products. our members’ views are included in the Thanks to our official Stay Afloat sponsors,
discussions. To facilitate this, I have recently the Tasmanian Rock Lobster Fishermen’s
With rock lobster beach prices varying from
completed a second ‘road trip’ series of Association and Seafood and Maritime
$35 to $50 per kg, and many fishers selling
meetings with calamari fishers. From these Training, alongside TSIC as well as the rest of
their catch off the vessel direct to the public,
discussions one thing is very clear: everyone the Tasmanian seafood industry.
there is certainly considerable financial and
has a different perspective of what should
mental stress and strain on rock lobster Bidding closes 2pm Wednesday 16th
happen, from nothing, everything is fine, right
fishers at the moment. December.
through to a relatively small number having
TSIC has been working closely with the future access. If you missed this opportunity
CHRISTMAS MESSAGE
TRLFA, state and federal politicians and (promoted through our TSIC Update
the Seafood Trade Advisory Committee in Newsletter which is emailed to members There are many exciting things on the TSIC
support of our members. We have requested we have emails for), then please feel free to radar in 2021.
through Federal Senator Jonno Duniam the contact me on 0407 242 933. The Stay Afloat Tasmanian Seafood Awards,
option of extending JobKeeper to support our the continuation of our Eat More Seafood
It is important to highlight that TSIC’s two
struggling rock lobster skippers, deckhands campaign, expanding our Seafood Trails app,
key priorities in this review are 1) long-
and processor workers, but to date have no our annual Working on Water program, and
term sustainability of the resource and 2)
outcome. We are exploring diversification a TSIC Board Election.
maximum employment opportunity from the
options, which include new export markets
resource. Finding the right balance between I would like to take this opportunity to thank
and domestic markets, as well as cooked,
these two priorities is hopefully where the the TSIC staff, Emma, Grace and Michelle,
frozen and value-added markets. And we are
government-driven process will fall. for their outstanding efforts during what
exploring the options of grants to support
rock lobster businesses with any capital asset can only be described as a tough year.
STAY AFLOAT FUNDRAISER Your commitment to TSIC and our members
requirements related to cooking and freezing.
The mental health of our seafood industry is truly remarkable. We have a great team
It has been a long journey since COVID first members is a top priority for TSIC, and here at TSIC, and I look forward to working
hit in January, and unfortunately, there is no the unfortunate events of this year have with you throughout 2021 and beyond.
obvious light at the end of the tunnel yet. shown us more than ever how important it
I would also like to thank the TSIC Board for
As we move into 2021, TSIC will continue is to have access to mental health support
your support and confidence in me and the
to support the TRLFA and our rock lobster services. TSIC team. I need to isolate our President,
members. We are fortunate to have excellent, hands- Lindsay Newman. Thank you for taking the
on (non-white coat) support in Tasmania helm and steering our TSIC team on
CALAMARI REVIEW through our dedicated Stay Afloat outreach a positive path forward.
DPIPWE and the Tasmanian Scalefish FAC officer, Chris Claridge, and in partnership And to our members, I hope you can all
have recently resumed discussions about with Rural Alive and Well. enjoy a happy and safe Christmas and New
the review of the calamari fishery.
Due to COVID-19 we were unable to hold Year with your family and friends. Let’s all
Central to discussions is what restricted our biennial Stay Afloat fundraising seafood hope that 2021 brings improved markets and
access to this fishery might look like in terms cocktail gala. Instead, we are running a Stay improved demand for Tasmanian seafood.
of zones and catch history requirements Afloat online fundraising auction (tsic.org. Until 2021, take care.
allowing future access. These are not easy au/stayafloat). We have a wonderful line-up
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Tasmanian Seafood Industry Council
2021 election of 4 Directors
The Tasmanian Electoral Commission (TEC) has been asked to conduct the 2020/2021 election of
4 Directors to the Board of the Tasmanian Seafood Industry Council (TSIC). Kristi Read of the TEC has
been appointed as returning officer.
The 2021 election will be held for 4 directors, each to serve a four-year term of office.
Nominations invited
Nominations are invited from Council members and must be received before 10 am on Friday
5 February 2021 by the returning officer at the Tasmanian Electoral Commission (address below).
A person is only eligible for election (or re-election) or appointment (or re-appointment) as a director
if the person: is a Full Member of the Company; is not an employee of the company or of any related
entity employing staff of the company; and has not already served the maximum number of
consecutive terms of office (see clause 12.9), unless a period of at least 12 months has passed
since expiry of that person’s last term of office as a director.
A nomination form has been inserted in the December 2020 issue of the Tasmanian Seafood Industry
News and is also available from the Tasmanian Seafood Industry Council, 117 Sandy Bay Road
(PO Box 878) Sandy Bay 7005 (Phone 6224 2332), or the Tasmanian Electoral Commission.
Eligible Members
A member of the Council must hold a Tasmanian issued:
• fishing licence (personal); or
• processing licence; or
• marine farming licence.
Full members are entitled to one vote for each levy they pay.
Election Timetable
Electoral roll of Council members provided to TEC ............................................ Monday 1 February 2021
Nominations close ....................................................................................... 10 am Friday 5 February 2021
Ballot material posted (if ballot required).........................................................Thursday 11 February 2021
Close of postal ballot .................................................................................10 am Thursday 25 March 2021
Annual General Meeting .............................................................................................. Friday 16 April 2021
Kristi Read - Returning Officer — 11 December 2020
Tasmanian Electoral Commission
Level 3 169 Main Road (PO Box 307) Moonah Tas 7009
Email: nonstat@tec.tas.gov.au Phone 6208 8710 or 1800 801 701
VOLUME 27 DECEMBER/JANUARY 2021 5
JETTY TALK
AUSTRALIAN WOODEN BOAT
FESTIVAL 2021
Paul Stephanus, AWBF General Manager,
Boat Shed Connoisseur
Happy Summer
fellow sailors,
steamers, and
dreamers!
We’re busy here at 77 Salamanca Place trying
to get as much organised as we can before
Australia comes to a halt during the holiday
period. Pieces are falling into place, plans are
on track, and 2021 is looking bright. Of course
COVID is still rampaging around the globe,
but at least here in the lucky country we’ve
managed to bring things somewhat under
control.
The first alternate event off the rank for
us will be the Parade of Sail 2021. So put
February 7th in your calendar, because
we have four local Tall Ships and over 100 And remember, if you are a wooden boat The program has $7 million (GST exclusive)
other vessels registered and ready to go. It owner in Tasmania and would like to get for grants over four financial years. The
will certainly be a spectacle thanks to all involved with either the Parade of Sail or funding will be available in two grants rounds,
the participating vessels, skippers and crew The Maritime Trail, please get in touch by one round was completed in 2019-20 and this
-- proving that the wooden boat community emailing dockmaster@awbf.org.au or calling is the second round of the program (2020-21).
has remained alive and well despite all the us on 03 6223 3375.
challenges the year has thrown at us. GO Title: Traceability Grants Program –
TRACEABILITY GRANTS PROGRAM Round 2
If you aren’t lucky enough to have access to Agency: Department of Agriculture, Water
a wooden vessel, no problem -- just gather up – ROUND 2
and the Environment
your friends or family, pick out a good picnic The Australian Government is inviting Primary Category: Business Development
spot along the Derwent and perch yourselves applications through an open competitive Close Date and Time: 21-Jan-2021 11:00 pm
above the Parade to make a day of it. process to apply to deliver services under (ACT Local Time)
And the absolute best way to experience the Traceability Grants Program – Round 2
the Parade of Sail is from the decks of one (the program).
of Tassie’s own Tall Ships among a fleet of
100 wooden boats racing up the Derwent.
The program was announced as part of the
Modernising Agricultural Trade initiative.
MAIDEN MARINE
If that sounds like the perfect Christmas gift This program provides opportunities for CONSULTANTS
to you, then follow the links below to see what successful applicants to conduct projects that Maiden Marine Consultants would
each operator has on offer: Rhona H, Lady will enhance the supply chain traceability like to thank all our clients for their
Nelson, Windeward Bound, and Yukon. systems and arrangements that support the continued support during these
Meanwhile, the AWBF team has been doing export of our agricultural commodities. difficult times and look forward to
site visits to the various locations on the working with you in 2021. Stay Safe
The objectives of the program are to:
Maritime Trail 2021, April 10th & 11th. and Have a Merry Christmas and
U Support industry projects that will Prosperous New Year.
In this edition of the newsletter we’ll be
enhance our agricultural supply chain
introducing some of the behind-the-scenes
traceability systems, including developing
boatyard tours on offer during the Maritime
and trialling technologies that digitise
Trail weekend.
information flow. ABALONE ENT.
Speaking of behind-the-scenes...some new
and exciting characters have been elected to
U Provide an advantage for our exporters FOR LEASE
in overseas markets to assist them in
the AWBF Board, which you can read more Some fish to Catch – 2021
maintaining their competitive edge.
about in the story below. I’m also very pleased Contact Danny Smark
to announce AWBF’s first Festival Patron – U Increase opportunities to export 0438 296 502
John Bertrand AO. (Yes, that John Bertrand.) Australian commodities.
6 TASMANIAN SEAFOOD INDUSTRY NEWS TSIC.ORG.AU
WORKING
ON WATER
2020
TSIC’s Working on Water
program is now in its 12th year.
Due to COVID-19, the program was held
online this year from 19-23 October. Thanks
to the support of industry and eager Pip Sims (Petuna Aquaculture), Grace Isdale (TSIC), David Moreno (IMAS) , and Shane Gillie
students, the 2020 program was a success (SMT) during the webinar Q&A session
despite the year’s challenges.
A total of 19 students enrolled in the Aquaculture Fish Health Manager Phillipa We look forward to running the Working
online program, all of whom showed Sims and IMAS research fellow David on Water program in person in 2021, and
genuine interest and engagement in their Moreno. Students asked questions about the will be inviting this year’s students to
applications and in the speed of their presenters’ current roles, career pathways, participate in this unique experience.
progress through the content. and what skills and qualifications have been
useful in their pathway.
The WoW program introduces students to
the diverse career pathways available in our Program sponsor Seafood and Maritime
industry, and gives them an understanding Training generously donated two Coxswain
of how our industry operates. 2 (Near Coastal) scholarships that were
awarded to Bailey Mee at Mountain Heights
Students completed two hours of content
High School and Sophie Clement at
in the form of short videos and quizzes, and
Taroona High School, both in Year 9. These
then attended a live webinar with industry
scholarships will be truly life-changing for
members.
the lucky students, both of whom showed
The video and quiz content explores the great enthusiasm for the seafood industry in
seafood and marine resource industry in their program applications. We wish them
four sections: marine science and research, all the best for their professional journeys.
marine resource management, seafood
The TSIC Working on Water school
industry, and training and transferable skills.
program would not be possible without
During the webinar, students went on a live the support of our sponsors, and their
virtual tour of a Huon Aquaculture ocean contributions help shape the future of our
trout hatchery with Matt Jones (Seafood industry. Thank you to sponsors Seafood
and Maritime Training – SMT), learned and Maritime Training, Petuna Aquaculture,
about seafood training opportunities from Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies,
Shane Gillie (SMT), and heard from Petuna and supporters Huon Aquaculture. The Working on Water online portal
Matt Jones (SMT) took students on a virtual tour of Huon Aquaculture’s hatchery in Bridport
VOLUME 27 DECEMBER/JANUARY 2021 7
TASMANIAN SEAFOOD INDUSTRY AWARDS
Nominations for these prestigious awards are now open. If you or someone you know deserves
� nomination, please visit www.tsic.org.au/awards
Applications close April 2021. Award ceremony late 2021.
1. EAT MORE SEAFOOD AWARD AWARD SPONSORS
Applications are also open for award
2. FISH & CHIPS AWARD sponsors. Award sponsors have their
3. LARGE BUSINESS AWARD logo printed on � trophy, present
the trophy on stage to the winner,
4. SMALL BUSINESS AWARD and are invited to participate
5. SAFETY AWARD in the judging process for their award
category. Contact TSIC for details.
6. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT
& EXTENSION AWARD
7. PROMOTION AWARD
8. ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AWARD
9. PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT AWARD
10. YOUNG ACHIEVER AWARD
12. INDUSTRY AMBASSADOR AWARD
8 TASMANIAN SEAFOOD INDUSTRY NEWS TSIC.ORG.AU
AUSTRALIAN MARITIME
SAFETY AUTHORITY
CLAIRE CUNNINGHAM, LIAISON OFFICER
FITTING OF FIXED-FIN Transitional vessel standards align more
STABILISERS TO YOUR VESSEL closely to the current National Standard
for Commercial Vessels and include the
AMSA has become aware of a number of
requirement for a fixed fire detection and
fishing vessels that have recently fitted
suppression system and an up-to-date
fixed-fin stabilisers.
stability assessment. Most fishing vessels
These are usually fitted to dampen, or that are compliant with the Uniform Shipping
reduce, the roll of a vessel, giving it a more Laws code should already have this.
comfortable ride in rough weather.
While fixed-fin stabilisers improve comfort
Under Marine Order 503 it is a condition by reducing erratic movement and
of your certificate of survey that you notify minimising the roll of a vessel in rough A handful of fishing vessels over 12 metres
AMSA if any changes are made after 1 July seas, it is important to note that they do not in Tasmania have grandfathered crewing
2018 to your vessel’s structure, arrangements, improve the stability of a vessel. arrangements under the National Law
material or scantlings. Such changes to the generally up to a certain distance from a
Before fitting stabilisers to your vessel:
vessel invalidate your current certificate of certain port. The National Law currently
survey and may affect the safety of the vessel. U research the different options available
allows these exemptions to continue, until
U make sure you get the most suitable type
Often the fitting of fixed-fin stabilisers the vessel is sold; however, an appropriate
for your vessel and your operation
triggers the transitional vessel requirements crewing assessment still needs to be included
because there has been a change to the vessel U consult an accredited marine surveyor in the vessel’s SMS. In addition, the general
structure and/or the lightship displacement to ensure the stabilisers are properly safety duties of the National Law, including
of the vessel has changed by 4% or more. designed, engineered and installed the duty to ensure the safety of the vessel and
This means you will need to apply for a new U let AMSA know by making an initial its operation, apply.
certificate of survey and meet the transitional survey application
AMSA may only grant an exemption from a
vessel survey requirements. U include procedures for the safe use and National Law requirement if satisfied that the
The extent of the change – in this case the operation of stabilisers in your safety exemption won’t jeopardise the safety of the
fitting of the fixed-fin stabilisers – will need management system (SMS). vessel or anyone on board.
to go through the initial survey process. AMSA is very unlikely to grant an exemption
This includes plan approval, and an
MINIMUM CREWING
from minimum crewing requirements,
inspection by an accredited surveyor of the REQUIREMENTS ON VESSELS considering the additional risks faced by solo
workmanship, materials used etc. This is to OVER 12 METRES operators, including fatigue management,
ensure the structural integrity of the vessel Marine Order 504 – Certificates of person overboard, responding to a medical
hull is maintained. operation and operation requirements – emergency, fire and other emergency
The rest of the vessel is required to undergo sets the minimum crewing requirements for situations. Recent incidents have also
a renewal survey to the transitional vessel domestic commercial vessels. highlighted the risk this arrangement poses
standards, although your new certificate of to operators, and AMSA has refused a
The vessel owner must determine the
survey can be backdated to the last shaft number of these applications in recent times.
appropriate crewing for the vessel operations
survey. based on an evaluation of the operational
risks. The appropriate crewing cannot be
RENEWAL OF YOUR CERTIFICATE
below the minimum crewing set out in the OF COMPETENCY
marine order. AMSA is currently experiencing a high
demand for certificates of competency
Your appropriate crewing assessment needs
renewals and expects this increased
to include considerations such as the length
demand to continue throughout 2021.
of the voyage, the risk of fatigue, what
operations the vessel will be carrying out Make sure you apply to renew your certificate
and how many crew are required to safely in plenty of time before your current
undertake them. It must be documented as certificate expires to ensure there is no
part of the vessel’s SMS. disruption to your work.
VOLUME 27 DECEMBER/JANUARY 2021 9
DEPARTMENT OF
PRIMARY INDUSTRIES,
PARKS, WATER AND
variation can be made by a computer
program under the control of DPIPWE.
An approved electronic catch and effort
ENVIRONMENT
U
reporting system that will ensure all
reporting obligations can be met by those
who elect to use the electronic system.
U Electronic registers of authorisations and
electronic communications.
FISHERIES DIGITAL TRANSITION The Minister for Primary Industries Further information on the proposed LMRMA
PROJECT (FDTP) – LEGISLATION and Water has therefore released draft amendments is available on the Department’s
amendments to update the LMRMA and website at: https://dpipwe.tas.gov.au/digital-
REVIEW ensure digital processes are covered by the processes-bill, along with a copy of the draft
An important part of the FDTP has been legislation. Living Marine Miscellaneous Amendments
the review of the Living Marine Resources (Digital Processes) Bill 2020, and information
Management Act 1995 (LMRMA), the The digital processes updates to the
LMRMA will result in: on how to give DPIPWE feedback on the
primary legislation that governs fisheries proposed changes.
licensing, reporting, and compliance. U A restructure of the fisheries licensing
process into two stages, an up-front Feedback is due by 18 December 2020
The legislation review identified that the and can be provided via the online
eligibility test (which is the current ‘fit and
LMRMA will need to be updated in order form on the Department’s website, or
proper person’ test in the LMRMA), and
to fully support the digital licensing and by emailing the FDTP Project Team
the actual licence decision stage where
electronic reporting platforms being rolled fisheriesdigitaltransitionproject@dpipwe.tas.
decisions on licence-related applications
out by the FDTP. gov.au.
such as grant, renewal, transfer, and
Photo: Wild Fisheries, DPIPWE
10 TASMANIAN SEAFOOD INDUSTRY NEWS TSIC.ORG.AUSCALLOP FISHERMEN’S
ASSOCIATION OF
TASMANIA INC.
BOB LISTER
BASS STRAIT CENTRAL ZONE have been reluctant to freeze product
SCALLOP FISHERY although with the easing of restrictions
MAIDEN MARINE
in Victoria, most are now starting to hold
The Bass Strait scallop season is meats for future sale.
CONSULTANTS PTY LTD
continuing with the impact of COVID-19
MARINE
being felt by processors and consumers. General demand for our quality scallops
has been mixed, but most processors are
SURVEYORS
Scallop meats east of King Island have happy with their local sales given the
remained small, around 80 to 90 to the considerable impact of COVID-19 and
kilogram with considerable variance, and the hospitality shutdowns.
as a result five vessels have moved to
Commonwealth waters north of Babel Island Our regular sample testing has not shown AMSA Accredited
chasing bigger meats. any harmful biotoxins in meats harvested
from east of King Island or north of Babel Fully Insured
There appear to be large beds of scallops Island. Local & Experienced
in this area with high quality meats and
variable catch rates being very acceptable to The BSCZ scallop season closes on
fishermen and processors. 31 December 2020, so buy a couple of
kilograms of our magnificent scallops as
The really good news is that there are soon as you can and give your family a
ALL SURVEYS
masses of smaller scallops east of King real seafood treat!
Island, and recent easterly weather should NEW BUILDS
ensure that scallop larvae are retained and TASMANIAN SCALLOP FISHERY
hopefully settle in the general area, thereby INSURANCE
As previously advised, this fishery was
ensuring many good harvesting seasons to closed again this year.
come.
PRE-PURCHASE
The official reason was based on the low
Because of the uncertainty associated with abundance of scallops across the fishery
coronavirus and the fear of possible second
and third wave shutdowns, many processors
and the likely adverse impacts of harvest Great Rates For All
of small recovering populations on longer
term stock recovery. New & Current Clients
Extensive preseason surveys in May and
June near White Rock and north of Babel Discounts Apply For
Island identified large stocks of mature
scallops in these areas and hopefully they
Multiple Vessel Surveys
will have survived for harvest next year.
Tasmanian state waters will next be
Need Advice or a Survey?
surveyed in April 2021.
For an Obligation Free
SEASON’S GREETINGS
Quote contact
On behalf of the SFAT President,
John Hammond, and our Executive
Committee, we wish all fishing industry STEVE 0417 918 855
people a very happy Christmas and a steve@maidenmarine.net
brilliant New Year.
May your summer season be full of QUENTIN 0428 751 411
presents and good cheer and we look quentin@maidenmarine.net
forward to doing it all again in 2021.
www.maidenmarine.net
VOLUME 27 DECEMBER/JANUARY 2021 11OYSTERS
TASMANIA
BEER AND BIVALVES: A SUCCESS!!
The AGM and Beer and Bivalves held at Coles Bay a few
weeks ago, was an intimate affair but a good one.
There was a diverse group that attended and feedback
received was this resulted in interesting conversations,
sometimes between growers that had never met!
Josh Poke was re-elected to the one vacant Board position
and the work of the Board and the Chief Executive was
acknowledged. The one topic discussed following the AGM
was ShellMAP and, in particular, how to sustainably fund
the program.
Thanks to Julia and Giles for letting us take over Freycinet
Marine Farm and for the amazing hospitality and dinner.
NEW NAME FOR GROWING AREA
One of our major growing areas near Dunalley on the
Tasman Peninsular has recently had a change of name.
Previously known as ‘Blackman Bay’, the growing area
now goes by ‘Boomer Bay’.
This initiative has been discussed for some time now but
needed someone to coordinate all the growers in the area as
well as various state and federal branches of government.
The chair of the South East Shellfish Growers Association,
Ellen Duke, has managed to get this done.
The push for the name change was spurred by the negative
racial connotations of the previous name, something many
growers in the area were uncomfortable with. While this
does not change the geographical name of the bay, shellfish
growers will no longer be required to mark their product
with the name Blackman Bay.
PREVIOUS AREA NAME
Growing Harvest
Blackman Bay
Blackman Bay Little Boomer Bay
Blackman Bay East
NEW AREA NAME
Growing Harvest
Boomer Bay
Boomer Bay Little Boomer Bay
Boomer Bay East
12 TASMANIAN SEAFOOD INDUSTRY NEWS TSIC.ORG.AUTASMANIAN ABALONE
COUNCIL LTD
ALLISON ANDERSON, CEO
UPDATE
The TACL has seen quite a few changes
TRIBUTE TO DEAN LISSON
recently, with a new CEO (me), and a change The TACL has benefited from the skills and
in board members after our AGM in October. dedication of Dean Lisson in the capacity of
President and CEO since inception in 1994,
I was appointed as CEO in August after a marking over 25 years of commitment to the
long process over the COVD lockdown and I Commercial abalone diver Bryan Denny (L)
peak industry body. and IMAS researcher Lachlan Tainsh (R)
am thrilled to have the opportunity to bring
Dean is a Life Member of the TACL and prepare for their 'timed swim' to count and
my skills into a new industry after working in
continues to be the CEO and Tasmanian measure every abalone they observe on the
tourism development, marketing, academia
site. Photo: Sean Larby
and strategic planning. A key priority for me Director of Abalone Council Australia. We’re
in the role is to get out and about to meet pleased to say it’s
members and of course to learn everything not goodbye –
I can about abalone and the industry Dean is continuing On behalf of all TACL members, a big
harvesting them. Since I started, we have to work with thanks to outgoing Directors Tony Bush, Ben
delivered the significant event that was the TACL on a project Cobbing and Ruben Bock for their dedicated
AGM, with around 90 people in the room and basis, lending service to the industry, and we look forward to
25 on Zoom, as well as four port visits around his considerable continue working with them as members.
the state and an evolving stock assessment knowledge
process. I am currently working with the and experience EAST COAST SURVEY
TACL Board to lead to further the One of the few good news stories out of
the development of development of COVID has been the very productive
our next Strategic the industry. partnership between TACL and IMAS
Plan, which will be conducting the East Coast Survey.
worked up next year NEW BOARD
Much of the East Coast is currently closed
once the early year TACL welcomes three new board members
to fishing to allow stocks to rebuild after
fishing rush subsides. this month, elected at the AGM in October.
heavy fishing, heatwaves, weather events and
New TACL CEO Lynn Mason is a former Mayor of Flinders destructive grazing of Centrostephanus sea
Allison Anderson Island and Chair or Director of a number urchins. The resultant dearth of commercial
of major organisations including Metro fishing in the zone has left fishery managers,
Tasmania, Local Government Association the industry and biologists without data to
of Tasmania and Tasmanian Community understand how the fishery is rebuilding.
Fund. Lynn’s experience in governance and Recognising the need for data to develop a
engagement with government is already strategy for reopening the Eastern blocks,
proving to be a great asset to the TACL. TACL and IMAS collaborated to pair
Rory Byrne has been involved in the seafood commercial divers with research divers
industry since the 1980s, most notably as to conduct surveys at nearly 300 sites on
CEO of Seafood and Maritime Training the East Coast. At each site, the dive pairs
Tasmania. Rory’s long experience in fisheries embarked on rapid assessment timed swims
and training will provide a new dimension to to provide a snapshot of abundance and size
the TACL Board’s skill set. Alan ‘Tank’ Gray is structure to assist in the management of the
well known to most of our members already, fishery going forward. Congratulations to Dr
as he has previously been a longstanding Jaime McAllister from IMAS who managed
member of the TACL Board and is a quota this project, which not only resulted in the
broker and Life Member. Tank’s knowledge of provision of critical data for the fishery
the industry and organisational history will management but also in an increased
be a benefit to the board as we develop our understanding between commercial divers
strategic direction in the coming months. and researchers.
VOLUME 27 DECEMBER/JANUARY 2021 13INSTITUTE FOR MARINE
& ANTARCTIC STUDIES
TAKING STEPS TO CLEARER, MORE “We agreed on recommendations to FSANZ
RELEVANT SEAFOOD SAFETY about what should be removed from or added
to Standard 1.6.1 and Schedule 27, to ensure
STANDARDS these both aligned with the current risk-
As consumers, it’s important to know based preventative approach to food safety
the seafood we buy is safe – and it’s also management, and agreed on the framework for
important for seafood suppliers to have a new guidance document,” Ms Turnbull said.
clear food safety and hygiene standards to
“The review determined which neither a medium nor a high risk, led us to
work to, which do not create unwarranted
microbiological criteria are food-safety recommend to the FSANZ that these criteria
and unfair barriers to market access.
specific, and which relate to process hygiene be removed from the Schedule,” she said.
IMAS researcher Alison Turnbull is the or performance, and clarified the definitions Along with outlining suggested material for a
Program Manager of SafeFish, a program for ready-to-eat and raw seafood.” seafood section in the FSANZ Compendium
providing technical advice to support
One area of review was Schedule 27, which of Microbiological Criteria for Food, workshop
Australia’s seafood trade and market access
currently outlines criteria for standard participants recommended maintaining the
negotiations, and helping to resolve barriers
plate count (SPC) Staphylococcus aureus criteria for bivalve molluscs, but suggested
to trade. The program is headquartered at the
and Salmonella for both raw and cooked modifying the product descriptor.
South Australian Research and Development
Institute (SARDI). crustacea. “We recommend that the more general
“But standard plate count is an indicator descriptor, bivalve molluscs, be modified to
“One of the priorities we identified was
of process hygiene and control, not of food live/raw bivalve molluscs,” Ms Turnbull said.
the need to review the Australian and New
Zealand Food Standard Code, specifically safety,” Ms Turnbull said. “The rationale is that only live, raw bivalves
the criteria around the microbiological limits “In addition, there is no evidence, based on with shells intact should require testing for
in raw and cooked marine, estuarine and recall and illness statistics, that S. aureus is a E. coli. When this is done at harvest, shellfish
freshwater seafood,” Ms Turnbull said. hazard likely to occur in crustaceans. Testing entering processing facilities are not an E. coli
raw crustaceans for Salmonella is also odd, risk, so testing further along the supply chain
SafeFish led the review, in consultation with
because we aren’t required to test any other isn’t necessary.”
Food Standards Australia New Zealand
(FSANZ) and Seafood New Zealand. Due raw seafoods, and we don’t normally consume Ms Turnbull said clarifying definitions, such
to the COVID-19 pandemic, SafeFish held crustaceans without cooking them first. as ready-to-eat, was vital for food businesses
virtual workshops with the seafood industry, “These and other conclusions, such as along the supply chain, especially to
regulators and other interested stakeholders. Salmonella in imported prawns being incorporate the producer’s intent of how the
food will be used by the consumer.
“Seafood-related illnesses are rare in
Australia. Of the microbiological illnesses
that do occur, many are related to ready-to-eat
seafoods, especially processed and vacuum-
packed seafoods. But, for example, Listeria
limits might apply unfairly to a raw product
if the business producing the product intends
it to be cooked before consumption.”
The recommendations from the review will
reduce unnecessary microbiological testing
in the supply chain of Australian and New
Zealand seafood products. FSANZ will
consider the recommendations and invite
public comment before making any changes
to the code.
SafeFish is supported by FRDC funding on
behalf of the Australian Government and
industry partners.
14 TASMANIAN SEAFOOD INDUSTRY NEWS TSIC.ORG.AUTASMANIAN
Establishing other potential markets will not
happen overnight and will take a concerted
effort from both the catching and processing/
ROCK LOBSTER export sectors. While there is assistance
available from government agencies,
FISHERMEN’S
someone will have to do the work, and will not
work for nothing. Should beneficiaries pay?
Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association
ASSOCIATION is a recipient of a marketing levy from farm
produce to promote products and markets.
The TRLFA gave ‘in principle’ support to the
JOHN SANSOM, CEO establishment of a marketing levy in 2019 for
promotion. Should this be progressed?
Is industry willing to drive and accept
Following the COVID-19 challenge, the that industry needs to implement strategies diversification? We can either cry in our beer
Tasmanian rock lobster industry is that minimise market risk, and diversifying as victims or get off our proverbial backsides
grappling with the implications of yet markets is the suggested solution. and make something happen.
another serious market disruption, with In the meantime, TRLFA and TSIC have
Diversification takes many forms, including
live trade to China currently halted. been informing both the state and federal
diversion of the live market to other identified
Whether political or biosecurity concerns are locations, processing, as in cooked/green governments of possible emergency
the cause, the effect is a double whammy for and frozen, value added in portions or meat assistance for industry including:
our sector. Recovery from this market failure packs, or any other variation. There is an U Extension of JobKeeper
will depend on how long the trade is halted. obvious price difference between processed U Waiver of licence renewal fees
Should it be extensive, then damage to the and live product, and developing an average
U Business grants
industry will be significant. beach price that facilitates the sale of both
live and processed products by exporters/ U Low or no interest loans
There have been several examples in the
processors will be one of the major challenges U Possible review of carryover provisions
past when the industry reliance on one major
for industry.
market has caused serious disruptions in both The cumulative effects of stress on industry
trade and income. Industry has been content The other challenge will be to maintain members is also of concern. Help is available
to ride out these bumps in the knowledge that supply to those markets once they are through the Rural Alive and Well (RAW) Stay
any situation will eventually be resolved, and established. These markets will be after Afloat Outreach Officer, Chris Claridge (0477
things will “get back to normal” and, in the continuity of supply and won’t be interested 066 112) or the RAW hotline 1300HELPMATE
past, they have. in being used as a stopgap measure (1300 4357 6283).
when another market is unavailable. The
Despite the bumps, we have experienced If you wish to have an independent,
temptation to slip back into the China
years of mutually beneficial trade with China, confidential discussion regarding your
trade if and when resolved will be great. It
with full support of both state and federal business finances, Rural Business Tasmania
is hard for businesses to resist high prices.
governments and championed through a is a not-for-profit association that offers
However, for continuity of market access
Free Trade Agreement. Governments are now financial counselling and business support
and risk management, industry will need to
suggesting that Australian industries lessen expertise. Call 1300 88 3276 for more
be firm and resolute in supplying product to
their reliance on the China market. information or make an appointment.
all markets if diversification is the strategic
With the current situation in mind, industry industry choice.
has the opportunity to make a definitive
The benefits of diversification are obvious.
choice on whether to spread market
With the demise or interruption of one
risk by deliberately employing a market
market, risk is spread with the possibility of
diversification policy, or to accept ongoing
REPORT
increasing sales to other already established
uncertainty and hardship while the major
markets, or at least breathing space for the
market is disrupted.
Offsetting market risk is considered good
establishment of others. The current plan B
(fishers selling fish from their boats to the ILLEGAL
business practice in almost all business
organisations, but the rock lobster industry
public and processors filling local markets
and scrambling to access any other outlets, or
FISHING
has been reluctant to embrace this principle. not buying product) is not sustainable. We are
We have a situation where everyone enjoys
the periods of high income associated with
currently staring at a substantial undercatch
of the TACC. This will result in a significant
FISH WATCH
the China trade and is ill prepared when that reduction of income to fishers, quota owners 0427 655 557
trade is interrupted. and processor/exporters. If trade with China
is not resumed in the short term, the flow-
There has been an expectation from industry
on effects of reduced incomes will result in
that government and representative bodies
losses extending into local communities. At
will find a solution to the problems and
present, there is little sign of that trade being
normal trade will resume. However, the
resumed.
current firm message from government is
VOLUME 27 DECEMBER/JANUARY 2021 15SEAFOOD AND
MARITIME TRAINING
2021 TRAINING SUBSIDIES
Hopefully by the time this issue of Seafood Industry News reaches
you, we will have good news about our Skills Fund and Job Trainer
applications.
The Skills Fund is for training subsidies that all Tasmanian industries
A happy Sherryn Cooper, one of the oyster farmers who undertook the
tender on to support the training needs of those who are employed.
recent Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal course in St Helens
With the demise of a very successful Seafood Industry Pledge training
subsidy, the Tasmanian seafood and maritime industry has had to pull
its resources together in a Skills Fund application to hopefully secure
training subsidies for 2021 that were lost with the pledge. WAGE SUBSIDIES FOR
With the support of TSIC, employers and industry partners, SMT has NEW TRAINEES
lodged the largest Skills Fund application the Tasmanian seafood As part of Australian
industry has ever prepared. The application is 75 pages long, contains Government support for
19 courses, has input in it from 53 employers and is for 1167 training employers putting new
places. The tender took SMT, TSIC staff, employers and industry employees on traineeships,
partners countless hours to compile, so we are hopeful its size and employers may now be
scope demonstrates that the seafood industry should be supported eligible for a Supporting
by a training pledge, as we don’t want to be undertaking this process Apprentices and Trainees
every six months to secure funds previously contained in the Seafood (SAT) wage subsidy of 50%
Pledge. for new trainees’ wages
JobTrainer was released soon after the skills fund application closed. until September 2021.
It is a jointly-funded initiative of the federal and state governments, This subsidy is very attractive
which allows young people (aged 17-24) and those unemployed to any employer putting on
or underemployed to access training for free. SMT has applied for new staff, so if you would
this funding for the majority of its courses, and we will be taking like to know more please Maddison Little while undertaking
enrolments as soon as the results of our application are released. As contact an Apprenticeship her final Workplace Assessment for
this training is going to be free and spots will be limited, we encourage Network Provider, a list of her traineeship at Tassal’s North
you to watch our website and social media for more details or contact West Bay site.
which can be found at www.
us on enquiries@smt.edu.au to request an email be sent to you once australianapprenticeships.
it is released. gov.au
If successful, both the JobTrainer and Skills Fund applications will
SMT CONTINUES TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE GET A
only provide a short-term degree of training subsidy security for the
Tasmanian seafood and maritime industries, so over the next six START IN THE SEAFOOD INDUSTRY
months, SMT, TSIC and their industry partners will continue lobbying As part of its long-term support of the Working on Water (WoW)
the State Government for a Seafood Industry Pledge replacement. program, this year SMT offered two scholarships to WoW
participants.
REGIONAL TRAINING
The scholarship consists of free Coxswain Grade 2 training and
During 2020, SMT has continued to support regional communities
includes the payment of all ASMA fees. The scholarship aims to give
by offering its training to small groups only.
successful applicants access to on water jobs so they can start their
As many of these courses are held without viable numbers, SMT careers on the water. This year, Sophie Clement of Taroona High
has used its own resources to ensure that training is available in our School and Bailey Mee from Mountain Heights High School were both
regional areas. We are hopeful that with JobTrainer offering additional awarded scholarships. We at SMT are looking forward to seeing them
support for regional training, training will be available for free in 2021 in 2021 when they start their training at SMT and their first steps into
to those who are eligible for JobTrainer subsidies. the seafood and maritime industry.
Recently we held a Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal course in St In rounding off the year, thank you for your support in a challenging
Helens. This course was attended by oyster farmers, salmon farmers 2020 and we are looking forward to continue working with you in
and members of the St Helens Marine Rescue Association. hopefully a COVID-free 2021.
16 TASMANIAN SEAFOOD INDUSTRY NEWS TSIC.ORG.AUMARINOVA
has underscored every facet of our business,
establishing Marinova as the global leader
in its field and fuelling demand for our
products.”
The company was quick to realise that its
future depended on developing high value-
added products from the local seaweed
resource, rather than pursuing the obvious
opportunities in the food sector. It was
with this realisation that Marinova was
SEAWEED SHINING ON incorporated in 2003 and charted a course
GLOBAL STAGE in scientific research and development.
Local biotech brilliance celebrated as “Our team is world leading when it comes
world leading. to fucoidan science,” explains Mr Garrott.
“We’re an organisation dedicated to research,
Hobart-based Marinova Pty Ltd produces innovation and sustainability. We invest
a unique range of seaweed extracts for the over 20% of our gross revenues back into
nutritional, pharmaceutical and skincare commercially focused R&D programs that
markets. The innovative biotechnology continue to build company value and provide
company is widely recognised as the global scientific evidence to validate the beneficial
leader in the unique marine compound bioactivities of our speciality seaweed
known as fucoidan (‘few-coy-den’). extracts. Marinova developed the world’s only
fucoidan extraction process based on green Marinova Undaria pinnatifida
A 20-year journey has seen Marinova harvest
the introduced Japanese seaweed Undaria chemistry principles, and we are now on the
pinnatifida from local Tasmanian waters, cusp of becoming a legitimate carbon neutral seaweed directly translates to the quality
develop a proprietary manufacturing process manufacturer.” of fucoidan, so it’s very important that we
to extract high purity fucoidan, and create In 2006 Marinova constructed its source seaweed from waters well away from
a niche export market for Australia. The pharmaceutical-grade extraction facility any sources of industrial, agricultural or
company now sells its fucoidan extracts in Hobart. Since then, the company has human contamination,” explains Mr Garrott.
to nutritional, skincare, veterinary and succeeded in diverting its seaweed residues “All of our seaweeds are harvested on an
pharmaceutical companies in more than 30 away from unproductive landfill and into environmentally sustainable basis and in
countries across the globe. Success on the new, value-added products. Not only does accordance with world’s best practice. We
world stage recently earned Marinova the title Marinova capture its liquid and solid seaweed know that well-managed wild seaweeds are
of Export Market Leader in the Australian by-products, they convert these into nutrient- a rapidly renewable marine resource, and
Organic Industry Awards. rich organic additives for the horticultural preservation of the native ecology is very
sector. They are initiatives that demonstrate important to us.
“Fucoidan is essentially the slimy film
found on many brown seaweeds,” explains a holistic approach to sustainability and “Using a noxious pest to manufacture
Marinova’s CEO & Managing Director, commitment to zero waste manufacturing. products that sell for thousands of dollars a
Mr Paul Garrott. “In nature it plays a Although on the surface it may seem kilogram is a very unique story. Tasmania’s
vital role in protecting the seaweed plant unlikely, Tasmania has proven an excellent future prosperity very much depends on
against waterborne pathogens and other base for this global leader. “Marinova only embracing this type of high value-added
environmental challenges. While fucoidan- harvests wild seaweeds that are grown in production across all industry sectors.
containing seaweeds have been prized for pristine waters – both here in Tasmania Marinova is proud to be an exemplar for high
their dietary and medicinal properties for and overseas. The quality of the source value-added manufacturing in this state.”
decades, it has really only been in the last 30
years that fucoidan science has come to the
fore – with Marinova leading the way.”
Over 2000 published scientific papers
now support the bioactive properties of
fucoidan. “From gut and digestive health,
immunity and anti-inflammation through
to integrative oncology and anti-ageing
– these are all key health areas where
fucoidan has demonstrated bioactivity,”
explains Mr Garrott. “Marinova is the only
company in the world that produces high
purity, certified organic fucoidan with global
regulatory acceptance. Each product that we
produce here in Tasmania is supported by
an extensive dossier of scientific evidence.
From the outset, this commitment to science
Marinova's unique Maritech fucoidan extracts Marinova extraction facility
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