The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has developed a new guide for all fishing vessel owners, operators and crew to help better understand the key elements and the hazards that …
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AMSA Consultation – Mandatory Float-Free EPIRBs
UPDATE 18/12/17 – Extension of consultation period on float-free EPIRB changes AMSA have extended the consultation period for a further six weeks until Friday 2 February 2018 on the proposal …
Rockingham: two men fined more than $25,000 for taking lobsters
Two men have been fined more than $25,000 between them after causing a big loss to a second generation commercial rock lobster fisher’s livelihood. Click here to read the full …
The TACC for the 2018/19 season has been set!
On 22 August 2017 the Western Rock Lobster (WRL) Council made a final recommendation to the Minister for Fisheries, the Hon. Dave Kelly for the Total Allowable Commercial Catch (TACC) …
Western Rock Lobster are proud sponsors of “In Search of Fish and Fortune”. Grab your copy today!
Western Rock Lobster are proud sponsors of the book “In Search of Fish and Fortune” written by author and master shipwright Bill Leonard. In Search of Fish and Fortune celebrates …
WRL welcome second independent director, Karen Brown on Board
On Tuesday 24 October the Western Rock Lobster Board elected second independent director Karen Brown to the Board. Karen is the National Director for Perth-based strategic communications consultancy, Cannings Purple. …
Members elect Linda Williams and Peter Hammond to the WRL Council Board
Tuesday marked the 2017 Western Rock Lobster (WRL) Council Annual General Meeting (AGM) and unveiling of the new brand at Fremantle Sailing Club. A vote to fill the vacant Zone …
Future industry leaders value bursary opportunities
In July 2017 we opened our first round of bursary applications. Bursaries are aimed at future leaders of the Western Rock Lobster Industry and are targeted to (but not limited …
WRL attends 10th Trans-Tasman Congress in Hobart
WRL invested in the attendance of several Board Directors, staff and young industry leaders to attend the 10th Trans-Tasman Rock Lobster Congress in Hobart in September. Attendance allowed a clearer …
TACC Subcommittee major step forward for industry
The Western Rock Lobster (WRL) Council has determined to implement an on‑going strategic approach to the future setting of the Total Allowable Commercial Catch (TACC) for the commercial Western Rock …