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    First LED distress flare gets US approval

    in MarineTalk

    Posted

    time to update my flares, after seeing led flares on here went and had a look at same at a marine shop.look great read the detailed yep seem to be the go,then remembered what was written here,right ring coastguard unsure,ok ring maritime nz and spoke to a lady who said yes we are still in the process as to the suitability of them as a replacement,at this stage they are non compliant and do not know when they will be accepted.

    At the shop advertised as replacements for pyro flares.Have since rung shop and their answer was "well they accepted in the usa so we assumed from our supplier they would conform to nz standards".

    Back to square one buying old technology pyro flares.

    stern gland

    in TechTalk

    Posted

    once repacked and not dripping,go for a motor and back off gland till you get a drop or 2 every minute,keeps it cool and when stopped should not drip      200mm is all you need for dripless seal,i got one this year of chatfield marine $600 fitted in hr,best to do out of water though.

    crusing northland

    in MarineTalk

    Posted

    possibly this

     

    CLEAN BOATS – LIVING SEAS
    Protect our waters from harmful marine pests. A boatie’s guide to marine biosecurity.

     

    http://www.mpi.govt.nz/document-vault/3688

    Had a read and if MPI  want to stop pest then they need to real,allow anti fouls that work, Stop ship/yachts etc from overseas till hull inspected,these organisms have arrived from overseas,ships illeagly dumping bilge water near coast,yep suppose to do outside the 200 mile zone,really?how do you police it?as someone said the pacific oyster only arrived here when they built the clipons on the bridge.

     

    we get the odd container at work as we a registered transfer facility and the last pest we got rang mpi give it a spray and we will come and see,between opening the doors and spraying buggered if i know how many bugs escaped. 

    crusing northland

    in MarineTalk

    Posted

    hope there will be feed back from a member,pushing the proverbial up hill i think.

    need to have a gate between sail rock and whangarei heads that all vessels must pass through for inspection,that might work?

    crusing northland

    in MarineTalk

    Posted

    end of day could make a passage to boi,make no announcements and just arrive?so whats the point of the exercise by northland council?cannot refuse a vessel to replenish water/food etc just a means to try and screw $$out of us?

     

    Antifouling in the next month but may not go north till end of january and most likely loose receipt for paint

    crusing northland

    in MarineTalk

    Posted

    Can some one tell me what is required when sailing north?

    i believe the northland council wants proof of recent clean off from vessels south of whangarei.need proof to enter whangarei tutukaka opua etc

    is this correct? and how does the coastal classic fleet get on?surely not every vessel would under go inspection or what about overseas vessel clearing customs at opua?

     

    may of already been covered else where but cannot locate info.

    This Weekend's Achievements

    in MarineTalk

    Posted

    with weather decided it would be a good time to do engine maintenance,oil/filter and fuel filter.Ah ha there's zinc in block somewhere,found the plug but no zinc,ok where has it gone too?found greyish remains in water pump so hopefully I got it all out.now have new zinc ready to go in. 

    Would you go bust if kiwis stopped fishing?

    in MarineTalk

    Posted

    I have to ask, what is it specifically about that proposal that you don't want to see?

    Tends to lock up areas that small boats use .ie safe for families and shelter,the area around tirtiri matangi could have a benefit though,catch ferry to look at birds then a swim while waiting for ferry to see marine life.

     

    I accept this is not for everyone's liking but at some stage the government of the day must recognize the value of private fisherman and boaties in general.whether that be from the bait shop sparmaker engine repairer etc whether we fish or not .

    Our recreational pastime employees a lot of people directly and indirectly.

     

    I do not have all the answers,just putting it out there and if you need/want more information contact s are on the web site.

    Would you go bust if kiwis stopped fishing?

    in MarineTalk

    Posted

    If proven successful,can you imagine the returns to say Auckland. A charter vessel could go on a 4 hr trip with overseas guests who have limited time,catch a fish photograph  and released.That fish could be caught 2/3 or more times and keeps adding value.ie accomodation,resturaunts etc.

    A commercially caught fish can only be caught once.

    Take a Kahawai for sport catch/release a heck of a lot of fun,whats it worth ??

    Commercial currently selling Kahawai for 90 cents a kg

    So "Whats fishing worth" to the industry in the tourist and marine sector?

    Would you go bust if kiwis stopped fishing?

    in MarineTalk

    Posted

    http://asafishing.org/uploads/Comparing_Recreational_and_Commercial_Marine_Fishing_Data_Report_Summary_May_2013.pdf

     

     

    Comparing NOAA’s Recreational and Commercial Fishing Economic Data

    A report released in May 2013 by the American Sportfishing Association makes a powerful case that from an economic perspective, recreational fishing is just as important as commercial fishing, despite a much lower overall impact on the resource. According to the report, anglers landed just two percent of the total saltwater landings compared to ninety-eight percent caught by the commercial fishing industry.

    This first-of-its-kind analysis - Comparing NOAA’s Recreational and Commercial Fishing Economic Data, May 2013 - provides an apples-to-apples comparison of recreational and commercial marine fishing from an economic perspective using NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Services (NOAA Fisheries) 2011 economic data. The report was produced for ASA by Southwick Associates.

    Among the findings are:

    • Anglers landed just two percent of the total saltwater finfish landings compared to ninety-eight percent caught by the commercial fishing industry. 
    • Saltwater landings by anglers contributed three times more to the national gross domestic product (GDP, or value-added) than commercial landings. 
    • The recreational sector added $152.24 in value-added, or GDP, for one pound of fish landed, compared to the commercial sector’s $1.57 for a single pound of fish.
    • Within the jobs market, the recreational sector made up fifty-four percent of all jobs, both recreational and commercial. This amounts to 455,000 recreational jobs compared to 381,000 on the commercial side.
    • For every 100,000 pounds landed there were 210 recreational fishing jobs but only 4.5 jobs in the commercial fishing industry.

    Would you go bust if kiwis stopped fishing?

    in MarineTalk

    Posted

    The survey is primary of what we the recreational fisherman spend in pursuit of our sport.

    What the return in taxes,gst etc is worth to the Government compared to what commercial returns.

     

    The latest survey figures for tasmania are interesting and will see a comparison to nz.

     

    http://dpipwe.tas.gov.au/Documents/Whats%20_the_Catch_Brochure.pdf

     

     

    I have my personal beliefs with reserves such as goat island,accessible for all.

    A reserve would work at Tiri tiri Island  in wharf bay where the ferry goes,go ashore check out the bird life and while waiting for return ferry sea fish in the natural element.

     

    I am not entering a debate whether reserves are good or bad.

     

    The original post was put up for those who have a interest in fishing or involved in the marine industry.

    If we ceased fishing or cut down on the amount of trips would it effect your business

     

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    Would you go bust if kiwis stopped fishing?

    in MarineTalk

    Posted

    I do not know the answer Kevin,all i know is we spend a hell of a lot money on new boats fishing gear accommodation etc and we employ a lot of people doing it,all about trying to get a fair deal,visit website and ask?

    tasmania has just released figure from 2011/2012 survey.550 thousand people in tassie,95 thou fish total spend was 95 million,new boats charters gear insurance accommodation etc

     

    900thou fish in nz and our share is 65 of allowable catch while comms get 94% comms export about 1.4billion and take in value is about 85 million,so takes too much?

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