July 2017 MAINE COASTAL NEWS Page 13. Commercial Fishing News
Government of Canada takes steps to speed up ocean protection
M C F N
Ottawa, Ontario – Canada is committed to protecting its marine and coastal areas that are ecologically diverse and economically signifi cant to Canadians. It is Canada’s responsibility to steward its resources with care, protecting the lifecycle of marine life and the Canadian middle class that depend on their own hard work and on the health of our oceans to make a living. The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc,
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Cana- dian Coast Guard, introduced amendments to the Oceans Act today. These amendments facilitate the designation of Marine Pro- tected Areas (MPAs) without sacrifi cing sound science or the public’s opportunity to provide input. Marine Protected Areas can provide
long term protection to marine creatures and the habitats they call home. However, current approval processes are long and can leave identifi ed areas unprotected. The Government of Canada is proposing amend- ments to the Oceans Act to help protect areas that need it most, faster. The proposed changes to the Oceans
Act will help accelerate our marine conser- vation objectives. They include an option of providing interim protection to signifi cant or sensitive areas that have been identifi ed by scientists and through consultation with Indigenous peoples, local communities, and others interested in the area. Once this interim protection is in eff ect,
the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard would have up to fi ve years to recommend that a permanent MPA be put in place through extensive consulta- tions with Indigenous peoples, Provinces or Territories, scientists, local communities and marine industries to determine the con- servation objectives, the fi nal boundaries, and long-term management of human ac- tivities. To complement the proposed amend-
ments to the Oceans Act, the Government of Canada is also proposing amendments to the Canada Petroleum Resources Act. These changes would prohibit oil and gas activities in marine areas where interim protection is in eff ect. They would also allow Natural Resources and Indigenous and Northern Aff airs to cancel a company’s oil and gas in- terests and allow for compensation in areas where an Oceans Act MPAs are designated
C&C Machine
· Complete Engine Re- building, Engine Balance, Crank Welding/Grinding, Pressure Testing, Cast Iron/Alum Crack Repair
· Custom Machining Fabri- cation of Steel, Aluminum, Stainless
· Steel, Aluminum, and Stainless Inventory & Gas Welding Depot
667-6910
Over 20 years in Business 328 Bucksport Rd., Suite 1, Ellsworth Monday - Friday
A FULL SERVICE YARD
Gasoline · Diesel · Marine Store Laundry · Showers Telephone · Ice
EVINRUDE/JOHNSON
OUTBOARD SALES & SERVICE ELECTRONICS INSTALLATIONS FLOAT & MOORING SERVICE
LOCATED IN CRADLE COVE WITH GREAT ANCHORAGE
INSIDE STORAGE SPACE AVAILABLE
CALL FOR DETAILS
700 Acre Island, P.O. Box 25 Lincolnville, ME 04849 207-734-2246 · VHF 09
Eric has a great collection of rowboats and kayaks for sale at reasonable prices! ERIC DOW BOAT SHOP
Builder of Traditional Small Craft. Repair and Restoration. P.O. Box 7, Brooklin, Maine (207) 359-2277
and to provide fair compensation for the canceled interests. These amendments give the Govern-
ment of Canada important tools to help pro- tect coastal and marine areas in our oceans.
Canadian Coast Guard takes action to protect marine environment in Shelburne, Nova Scotia
Shelburne, NS - The Canadian Coast Guard is taking action to protect the marine envi- ronment in Shelburne, Nova Scotia. The Coast Guard, under powers granted to it by the Canada Shipping Act 2001, had given the owner of the MV Farley Mowat until Monday June 12, 2017, to develop a plan to address the threat of pollution the vessel posed while at dock in Shelburne. With the deadline passed and no plan
from the owner, the Coast Guard will move to eliminate the threat of pollution posed by the MV Farley Mowat by issuing a contract for the removal and disposal of the vessel. The Coast Guard will continue to coordinate the monitoring of the vessel until it has been successfully removed and disposed of. The Government of Canada will seek to recover costs from the owner. The removal of the vessel speaks to
the Government of Canada’s commitment to address abandoned, derelict and wrecked vessels. The Oceans Protection Plan intro- duced a comprehensive, national strategy that includes the development of new leg- islation that puts the responsibility and lia- bility on vessel owners to properly remove and dispose of their vessels, as well as seeks to address existing high priority abandoned vessels and wrecks. The Government of Canada will contin-
ue to work in collaboration with provincial, territorial, municipal and Indigenous orga- nizations, to support the clean-up of smaller vessels that could potentially pose risks to Canadian coastal communities, while im- plementing a robust polluter-pay approach for future vessel clean-ups.
Canadian Coast Guard 2017 Arctic Season Underway
Montreal, Quebec – The Canadian Coast Guard is pleased to announce that its annual Arctic operational season is now underway. Months of planning and preparations have gone into making this one of the earliest starts to its Arctic operations. The Canadian Coast Guard is expanding its Arctic season
"We encourage your support and membership!"
Working together, we can speak as one to maintain our fi sh- eries, working families and working waterfronts.
PO Box 88 Belfast, ME 04915
207-338-1406 207-322-1924 207-322-1928
www.downeastlobstermen.org
NEED A ROWBOAT OR KAYAK?
in 2017-2018 and will continue to gradually increase its presence over the next several years.
Guided by the new Oceans Protection
Plan as well as the Enhanced Federal Op- erational Capacity in the Arctic Initiative, the Canadian Coast Guard is positioned to support ocean science, management, and maritime security while strengthening its ability to protect Canadians, support our most northern residents and protect the ma- rine environment throughout the Arctic. The annual reopening of our Marine Communication and Traffi c Services Centre (MCTS) in Iqaluit took place on May 15, and signals the offi cial start of our Arctic season as marine traffi c in the Western Arc- tic NordReg zone, including the Mackenzie River and Great Slave Lake becomes active. NordReg services were provided by Prescott MCTS from the end of December 2016 to May 15, 2017. MCTS Iqaluit will remain open until late December 2017. Marine traffi c in the Eastern Arctic will
pick up shortly as industry begins its fi rst leg of annual resupply missions known as “sea- lift” to the Arctic in mid-June until late July based on industry schedules. Coast Guard icebreakers will be at the ready to assist the shipping industry. Industry and partners are also provided with access to daily updates regarding ice information and icebreaker
operations throughout the shipping season further enhancing communication and sup- port for activity in the North. CCGS Amundsen departed from Que-
bec City on May 25 and is providing vital icebreaking support in Eastern Canada be- fore embarking on scientifi c programming. Scientists and experts on board CCGS
Continued on Page 22.
NAUTICAL SCRIBE BOOKS
UTICAL SCRIBE BOOKS
We carry Children's Books Teach the Kids About the Sea
132 Church Street Belfast, ME (207) 218-1006
nauticalscribe@gmail.com www.nauticalscribebooks.com
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32
