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| | Commercial Abalone Fishing Restrictions and Biosecurity Specifications |
 The outbreak of Abalone Viral Ganglioneuritis and its subsequent spread across western Victoria has highlighted the importance of cleaning and hygiene in reducing the spread of aquatic diseases. In response to the Risk Assessment of Abalone Fishing and Farming Activities, a number of activities in the wild capture and processing sector were identified as requiring mitigation. The Northern Bass Strait Region re-opened to fishing on 6 July 2008. To ensure biosecurity initiatives achieve their objective, certain specifications are mandatory for all commercial abalone fishermen who operate in areas identified as higher risk as well as all processors who receive these abalone. The Northern Bass Strait Region and the King Island Region are the two such areas at present, and the specifications below must be followed. (The new arrangements for the King Island Region commence on 1 August 2009 and, as part of this commencement, version 2 of the specifications allows for rehydration of processed abalone provided approval has been obtained from the Chief Veterinary Officer or delegate.) Regarding the King Island Region, in addition to the specifications, any abalone not landed on King Island must be landed in Stanley.
Please note that while these specifications are mandatory for the Northern Bass Strait Region and the King Island Region, the Department encourages ALL DIVERS to adopt the protocols below as a part of their daily routine when fishing: SpecificationsSpecifications for Commercial Abalone Fishing or Processing in Defined WatersProtocolsFisheries Biosecurity: Abalone Wild Harvest Protocol 1: Cleaning and DisinfectionFisheries Biosecurity: Abalone Wild Harvest Advice 3: Dealing with Suspected Diseased Abalone Fisheries Biosecurity: Fishing Sector Advice 2: Clean and Responsible Fishing Activites Fisheries Biosecurity: Abalone Processor Advice 2: Dealing with Suspected Diseased Abalone Abalone Wild Harvest LogFisheries Biosecurity: Abalone Wild Harvest Log Regional Discharge LogNewslettersTasmanian Abalone Biosecurity Project Update - March 2009Tasmanian Abalone Biosecurity Project Update - December 2008 Tasmanian Abalone Biosecurity Project Update - September 2008 Tasmanian Abalone Biosecurity Project Update - July 2008 BrochureAbalone Viral Ganglioneuritis BrochureInformation SheetsSuitable Agents for Cleaning and Disinfecting Fishing EquipmentReportRisk Assessment of Abalone Fishing and Farming Activities (Report November 2007)Further InformationContact: AbaloneMatt BradshawPrincipal Fisheries Management Officer (Abalone) 1 Franklin Wharf HOBART TAS 7000 TAS Phone: 03 6233 3512 Fax: 03 62231539 Email: Matt.Bradshaw@dpipwe.tas.gov.au Contact: Manager - Wild FisheriesGrant PullenManager (Wild Fisheries Management Branch) 1 Franklin Wharf HOBART TAS 7000 Phone: 03 6233 3157 Fax: 03 6223 1539 Email: Grant.Pullen@dpipwe.tas.gov.au Contact: Senior Veterinary Officer (Aquatic Health)Kevin EllardSenior Veterinary Officer (Aquatic Health) 13 St Johns Avenue NEW TOWN TAS 7008 Phone: 03 6233 6828 Fax: 03 6278 1875 Email: Kevin.Ellard@dpipwe.tas.gov.au Department switchboard: 1300 268 550 (local call cost within Australia)  |
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 |  Tasmania Online | Service Tasmania This page - http://www.dpipwe.tas.gov.au/inter.nsf/WebPages/SCAN-6ZX7S5?open - was last published on 3 August 2009 by the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment. Questions concerning its content can be sent to Fishing Enquiries by using the feedback form, by mail to GPO Box 44, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia 7001, or by telephone to 03 6233 2147. Please read our disclaimer and copyright statements governing the information we provide on this site. A text version of this page is also available. | |
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