Fishery Notice

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COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Seine
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Subject:

FN1043-General - PFMAs 5-23, 5-24 - Pollution response operations in Grenville Channel - October 10-31, 2024

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is notifying harvesters of upcoming marine works oil removal project in Grenville Channel. The historic wreck of the Brigadier General Zalinski continues to cause sheens that have been observed along Grenville Channel. As a result, there will be a Bulk Oil Removal operation expected to take place October 10-31. 

Protective equipment is staged at key locations available to protect sensitive  shoreline and a NAVWARN NW-P-1603-24 is in place. 

Harvesters are advised to exercise caution with regards to the response operations and avoid the area if possible. 

Please contact the Canadian Coast Guard's Regional Operations Centre (ROC) with additional questions at 1-800-889-8852.

To report any marine mammal sightings in the vicinity of the incident, please call  1-800-465-4336 OR VHF CHANNEL 16.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: 

Please contact Jessica Hawryshyn at 778-361-0142 if you have additional questions.

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN1043
Sent October 8, 2024 at 1421

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