Seafood Industry Victoria (SIV) is a not-for-profit, non-government organisation. SIV is the representative peak body for the Victorian seafood industry, from professional fishers through to wholesale, processors and retail.
WE ARE YOUR SEAFOOD INDUSTRY!
Showcasing the unity and diversity of people, jobs and skills in the amazing Seafood industry, the hard working members of your community who put fresh, local seafood on your plate. A united industry that spans generations, ethnicities and regions.
An industry that deserves recognition and celebration!
An industry that deserves recognition and celebration!
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WISA Seafood Directions 2022 Bursaries
Supported by all of the State and Territory agencies, WISA is providing bursaries to seafood women to attend the conference. Our bursaries offer way more than supporting attendance. A bursary holder will not only have their conference expenses paid for, their experience will include having a mentor and WISA friends to keep you company and introduce you to people, networking opportunities, a ticket to Power Up, WISA workshops and more!
For help and guidance on filling out your application REGISTER HERE for WISA's webinar on Thursday 19th May at 12 noon (AEST).
Get all the information and application form HERE.
Applications close 5 June 2022
Supported by all of the State and Territory agencies, WISA is providing bursaries to seafood women to attend the conference. Our bursaries offer way more than supporting attendance. A bursary holder will not only have their conference expenses paid for, their experience will include having a mentor and WISA friends to keep you company and introduce you to people, networking opportunities, a ticket to Power Up, WISA workshops and more!
For help and guidance on filling out your application REGISTER HERE for WISA's webinar on Thursday 19th May at 12 noon (AEST).
Get all the information and application form HERE.
Applications close 5 June 2022
Fishers Filming Fishers Competition
WIN UP TO $5000!
This competition is open to all commercial fishers including skippers and crew. Fishers need to use their mobile phone or other video recording device to film themselves and/or other fishers engaged in a safe working practice at sea or at a wharf. The winner will be publicly announced at Seafood Directions in Brisbane on 13-15 September 2022. The winner will also receive a travel prize to attend Seafood Directions, including airfare, accommodation and meals.
This award is sponsored by SeSafe, Australia Bay Seafoods, Tuna Australia and the Spencer Gulf & Western Coast Prawn Fishermen's Association.
For more information click here
Ticket Sales are now OPEN - Seafood Directions 2022
For the first time since 2019, the national seafood industry will be converging in Queensland to attend the industry's premier ideas, innovation and networking event.
Early-bird ticket sales are available until Friday, June 24.
National Fisheries Plan 2022-2030
This week the National Fisheries Plan 2022-2030 has been released. The plan is designed to drive the sustainable growth of Australia's fishing, aquaculture and seafood community to achieve the 2030 ag-targets.
Victorian fishery leading the way in sustainable seafood say leading marine conservation group.
One Victorian fishery assessed by the Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) as taking the right approach to looking after our oceans. The Corner Inlet fishery in South Gippsland recently implemented new regulations that limit their fishing effort to assist with the sustainability of stocks in a bay that is rich in marine flora and fauna.
Victorian fishery leading the way in sustainable seafood say leading marine conservation group.
One Victorian fishery assessed by the Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) as taking the right approach to looking after our oceans. The Corner Inlet fishery in South Gippsland recently implemented new regulations that limit their fishing effort to assist with the sustainability of stocks in a bay that is rich in marine flora and fauna.
Temporary crewing permits available from AMSA.
As many primary production industries continue to battle labour shortages, AMSA has advised domestic commercial vessels may be able to operate temporarily below the minimum crewing requirements that apply to the vessel. Temporary crewing permits may be issues for up to three months.
Further information is available via the link below. To apply for a temporary crewing permit, you must complete an application for temporary crewing form 779 and submit it to dcvapplications@amsa.gov.au.
Why Victorians can soon expect a shortage of 'fresh, locally caught' fish.
Click on the following link to hear SIV Independent Chair Joanne Butterworth-Gray speaking to 3AW's Neil Mitchell about the Victorian Government's proposed catch limits for the Port Phillip and Western Port Bay.
www.3aw.com.au/why-victorians-can-soon-expect-a-shortage-of-fresh-locally-caught-fish/
To read SIV's Media Release - Response to Victorian Government Announcement of Port Phillip Bay Commercial Fishing By-Catch Limits click button below.
Seafood Industry Victoria partners with Heritage Victoria in reporting shipwreck discoveries
Annual report
Seafood Industry Victoria is pleased to present the Annual Report for 2019/2020 and 2020/2021
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Sustainability and Responsibility
The Victorian seafood industry proudly practices sustainable fisheries management and is taking proactive measures to ensure a catch for tomorrow
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Local and healthy seafood
Victorian harvested seafood is a local source of healthy food. Seafood is crucial for providing micronutrients and protein, especially for pregnant women, growing children and the elderly
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Regional communities
For over 150 years Victorian seafood harvesters and their small businesses have been part of the fabric and economy of Victorian coastal communities
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