No doubt by now you have ascertained that I am no fan of the CDQ. In my last post I was living up to the shrewish description of my name. Bear with me a bit longer and it is very possible that you will understand.
At first blush you may think that the following is a good thing:
APICDA purchased an additional 25% ownership in the Farwest Leader Partnership. The Farwest Leader Partnership owns and operates the F/V Farwest Leader, a 100 foot vessel. The vessel operates in the Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands. The Farwest Leader harvests crab, Pacific cod, sablefish and tenders salmon. In addition to its harvesting capabilities, the vessel also has extensive fishing rights which include shares of various Bering Sea crab species. APICDA’s partner in this venture is Trident Seafoods.
If you recall from my prior post the F/V Far West Leader is one of the boats that is to be featured on The Deadliest Catch Season 3. This CDQ has purchased an additional ownership in this vessel, along with Trident Seafoods.
Will the producers of the tv show tell you about that?
This puts a major processor and a governmental agency in charge of even MORE fishing quota. That fishing quota should be in the hands of individuals, be it the captains or crew that have harvested it over the years.
It is a sad state of affairs that has allowed this sort of a thing to occur.
Continuing from the public report:
APICDA concluded its Bering Sea “A” season pollock fishery during the first quarter, harvesting 100% of the allocation. APICDA also harvested 100% of our 2006 opilio and bairdi Tanner crab CDQ allocations in the first quarter, and 100% of our Pacific cod CDQ “A” season allocation in the first quarter.
If you recall from my prior post the F/V Far West Leader is one of the boats that is to be featured on The Deadliest Catch Season 3. This CDQ has purchased an additional ownership in this vessel, along with Trident Seafoods.
Will the producers of the tv show tell you about that?
This puts a major processor and a governmental agency in charge of even MORE fishing quota. That fishing quota should be in the hands of individuals, be it the captains or crew that have harvested it over the years.
It is a sad state of affairs that has allowed this sort of a thing to occur.
Continuing from the public report:
APICDA concluded its Bering Sea “A” season pollock fishery during the first quarter, harvesting 100% of the allocation. APICDA also harvested 100% of our 2006 opilio and bairdi Tanner crab CDQ allocations in the first quarter, and 100% of our Pacific cod CDQ “A” season allocation in the first quarter.
The F/V Konrad 1 participated in three fisheries in the first quarter. In January, the Konrad participated in the western gulf Tanner crab fishery harvesting approximately 41,000 pounds of bairdi (nearly 15% of the entire quota for this area). In February, the vessel participated in the state and federal Pacific cod fishery, harvesting over 200,000 pounds of Pacific cod. She is currently harvesting Bering Sea IFQ/CDQ sablefish.
The F/V Taty Z participated in several fisheries in the first quarter. In early March the vessel harvested APICDA’s 3A/B IFQ halibut. Later in the month, the vessel participated in various IFQ Gulf of Alaska sablefish fisheries. The vessel is now in the process of gearing up for the Aleutian Island halibut fishery.
Sad.
Stay tuned
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The F/V Taty Z participated in several fisheries in the first quarter. In early March the vessel harvested APICDA’s 3A/B IFQ halibut. Later in the month, the vessel participated in various IFQ Gulf of Alaska sablefish fisheries. The vessel is now in the process of gearing up for the Aleutian Island halibut fishery.
Sad.
Stay tuned
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