Fishery Notice

As per the current fishing regime under the Canada/USA Pacific Albacore Tuna 
Treaty, the U.S. EEZ will be accessible for albacore fishing and port access 
for USA68 licence holders on the eligibility list (numbers 1-45) from June 15 
to September 15, 2017.

The list of authorized USA68 vessels will be posted online at:

http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/commercial/pelagic-pelagique/tuna-thon/index-
eng.html

As per Conditions of Licence, all tuna vessels must meet the monitoring 
requirements for the tuna fishery, including submission of harvest logbooks and 
compliance with hail requirements. 

The industry selected service provider to arrange monitoring services for 2017 
is the Canadian Highly Migratory Species Foundation (CHMSF), 4829 Maplegrove 
Street, Victoria, BC, V8Y 3B9, (250) 658-0179. 

Please contact the CHMSF to arrange for purchase of logbook, data keypunching, 
data transmission and other services prior to fishing for tuna.

All Hail reports shall be made to the designated tuna hail service provider 
toll-free at 1-866-377-1400 from 0900 to 1600 hrs Monday to Friday only.

The 2017 Category USA68 licence renewal fees for licenses 1 through 45 are now 
available for payment in the Pacific Region through the National Online 
Licensing System (NOLS). 

Vessel owners must use the National Online Licensing System (NOLS) to go online 
to view, pay for and print their commercial fishing licences, licence 
conditions, and/or receipts.

A reminder that all licence renewal fee payments must be made through the 
NOLS.  

Upon the Department receiving the required payment, the licence will be issued 
and notification will be sent via email to advise vessel owners that a change 
has been made to the vessel owners online account.  The licence documents, 
licence conditions and receipt will be available to be printed at that time.  

As application forms are no longer being used, providing the additional licence 
and vessel information must be done by navigating to the 'Submit a Request' 
menu selection within the National Online Licensing System (NOLS). Full 
instructions are available at: 
http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/sdc-cps/products-produits/request-demande-
eng.htm);

Where appropriate, select the account that holds the licence you are wishing 
to 'Submit a Request' for and mouse click on 'Select';

Choose the 'Request Type' 'Licensing Services Not Listed Above' and mouse click 
on 'Select';

In the 'Comment' box please enter the following information:
Licence Number (i.e. USA68 1 2017)
Vessel Registration Number (VRN previously known as CFV);
Vessel Name
Vessel Master name (i.e. First Name, Last Name and Date of Birth);
Radio Call Sign
Radio Calling Frequency
Radio Working Frequency
Vessel Home Port
Port of Registry

Click on the 'Submit' button at the bottom of the screen and the request will 
be assigned a unique number. 

Clients are advised to please check the 'Request Status' during the next 2 
working days as this is how they will be advised of any problems or additional 
requirements;

Client support will be available via e-mail (fishing-peche@dfo-mpo.gc.ca) or 
toll-free telephone (1-877-535-7307).  

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0509
Sent June 6, 2017 at 1228

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