Meeting with the Fisheries (Related to the Oris National Big Game Tournament)

Granitu · April 25, 2011, 09:42:25 CET

i have acca lectures it would have been interesting to ask the guys somethings

caldaland · April 25, 2011, 11:19:28 CET

like when are they going to resign?

SEAFOX · April 25, 2011, 12:59:27 CET

Guys the meeting with Mark Gauci, FCD representitive, is still on. Mark confirmed earlier on that he would be at the Punch & Judy in Rabat 7.30 pm tomorrow Tuesday as agreed...looking forward to see you all as this is going to be an interesting subject.

guido99 · April 25, 2011, 14:15:18 CET

I'll try my best to attend.

framerc · April 25, 2011, 18:10:46 CET

I am coming with my fishing partner. See you there at 07:30pm.

Moonwalker · April 25, 2011, 18:17:54 CET

Cant attend tomorrow

Can someone ask about MFC outboard restriction of 100HP when this will be changed?

malvizzu · April 25, 2011, 23:23:57 CET

What is the exact time - Baghira says 7pm, Seafox says 7.30pm?

skip · April 26, 2011, 08:54:52 CET

Quote from: Moonwalker on April 25, 2011, 18:17:54 CET
Cant attend tomorrow

Can someone ask about MFC outboard restriction of 100HP when this will be changed?

I had asked Dr. Gruppetta about this a year ago and didn't get a definite answer as it's a totally ridiculous restriction when inboards are unrestricted. From an environmental perspective, modern outboards are much cleaner with lower emissions.

fisheye · April 26, 2011, 08:58:47 CET

Can anyone explain where punch and judy is please.

baghira · April 26, 2011, 09:39:22 CET

Main street, Rabat.
Opposite Nationalist party club.
The road near the petrol station just opposite as you go up Saqqajja hill.

baghira · April 26, 2011, 09:39:53 CET

7:30 pm is good.
But we can be there a bit in advance.

fisheye · April 26, 2011, 10:23:47 CET

Quote from: baghira on April 26, 2011, 09:39:22 CET
Main street, Rabat.
Opposite Nationalist party club.
The road near the petrol station just opposite as you go up Saqqajja hill.

ok thanks

Moonwalker · April 27, 2011, 00:52:39 CET

So was it a positive meeting?

skip · April 27, 2011, 06:40:14 CET

I would like to thank Mark and Joseph from the FCD for taking the time out of their busy schedules after hours to discuss both current and future legislation concerning fishing, for listening to our concerns and for noting the feedback presented. It was also a great opportunity to further enhance the collaboration between the MFF and the Federation that continues to pave the way for future developments.

- 100hp outboard issue on MFC will be looked into

- Swordfish, confirmed no minimum size at the moment (so please think about conservation and ethics) but you must contact a landing officer four hours in advance and go to one of the 4 designation landing zones

- Bluefin, no fishing near farms, catch and release permitted with no extra authorisations. Allocated for recreational quota licence will this year still be limited to 18 on a random lottery basis from those who applied, and they will receive 100kgs each. Next year we would like to see an increased quota for recreational and the entire quota shared between all those who apply for the permit rather than individually allocated quota

- BFT, we pointed out that the reason why recreational fishermen in Italy can land 1 tuna per trip is because the majority percentage of the country's quota is given to the recreational sector as the main stakeholders as the country generates more revenue from boating, tackle and associated expenditure rather than commercial fishing

- Currently no fishing distinction between MFC and S , the only distinctions are those imposed my Transport Malta on distance and safety specifications versus those imposed by Fisheries. (eg you can have an MFC boat of 5m but registered for max 6nm due to the safety equipment it carries, whereas S is permitted to 12nm)

- S registered boat, whether 4meters or 15m cannot leave territorial waters 12nm

- Valletta registered boats are min 6m and can leave the 12nm zone and fish with no additional permits or requirements beyond those of their insurance company and TM

- MFC register is still currently closed for transfers but open to brand new boats until matters are sorted out between Fisheries Register and TM

Gogo · April 27, 2011, 07:37:14 CET

The meeting with Mr. Mark Gauci and Mr Joseph Farrugia Fisheries Control Officers was very instructive and various regulations were brought up by the amateur fishermen present. Issues as Recreational BFT quotas, differences between boat registrer i.e 'S' versus MFC and MFB, longline fishing for Lampuki etc..... were discussed. The Fisheries Officers said that they will continue their contact with The Federation and MFF which in turn is in continuous contact with its associated clubs. This contact must be enhanced as in the future following discussion between Fisheries department and TM ( known as MMA) Authority new regulations concerning registration of recreational fishing boats will be implimented.

Also the Federation is working hand in hand with The Malta Fish Forum which has through its website a wide distribution among amateur fishermen who have a common interest in preserving their hobby.

Federation again suggest that all Amateur Fishermen rally in the different local clubs including the Malta Fishing Forum so forming a compact body within the Federation of Amateur Maltese Fishermen which represents all fishing activities from shore to Big Game Fishing.