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Search and Rescue (SAR) Exercises were carried out on November 22 -24 just off St. John's, Newfoundland.
On the 22nd, Navigator editor, Jim Wellman, was invited to join the Cormorant helicopter crew and they practiced their skills in conjunction with the CG vessel Wilfred Grenfell. The idea was to drop three
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SAR Techs from the Cormorant to the deck of the ship and then hoist them back again individually. The second exercise involved lowering and retrieving a basket. The third exercise sent the three techs down to the ship again but one of the retrievals was a "double" - i.e. two men in one hoist. On November 24, Jim was guest onboard the Coast Guard icebreaker Henry Larsen to get a view of the exercises from the other angle.
We are very grateful to Captain Troy Clarke and the helicopter crew for allowing us to get a close-up first-hand learning experience. And also a big thanks to Captain Wayne Duffett and crew of the Larsen for their hospitality. To see the people who save the lives of countless men and women at sea in action was a real treat
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Navigator graphic designer, Jennifer Oake, spent a week's vacation touring around North Western NL in late June with her family. Among the places she visited were St. Anthony, L'Anse aux Meadows, The Arches Provincial Park, Rocky Harbour and Gros Morne
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National Park. The weather was perfect almost every day which meant that it was great for taking photos. Some of the images she captured were a bear cub sitting on the side of the road, a Viking ship and the cliffs of Western Brook Pond reflected in water like glass. Visit the gallery to see more of her photos.
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The Navigator's editor, Jim Wellman, went herring seining on July 28-29 out of Blacks Hr. New Brunswick onboard the seiner Margaret Elizabeth. The trip was picture perfect as whales, seabirds and other marine life were in abundance. Jim also spent a day in the Blacks Hr. - St. George area before leaving to fish in the
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Bay of Fundy with Captain Jeremy Doucette and the crew.
The following are a few photos from Jim’s trip, both from the Black’s Hr are and onboard the 115 ft. seiner, Margaret Elizabeth.
Look for the story of Jim’s trip in the September issue of the Navigator.
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Fogo Island was abuzz with activity during the first week of June when Navigator editor, Jim Wellman visited there.
Crab and shrimp boats were busy and the fish plants in Fogo and Seldom were humming.
The Island was also hosting dozens of outsiders who were
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attending various functions carried out by the Shorefast Foundation, including the official opening of The Fogo Island Film House, Canada's first e-cinema. And on June 2, there was a "rock-turning" event to officially launch the construction of the Fogo Island Inn, a five-star hotel with a view like no other. Jim brought back a boatload of pictures from the Island, including the ones you can see here. Click Here for More Photos |
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Photo credits for vessel fire photos: Department of National Defense and CCGS Terry Fox |
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The Marine Clipper II caught fire off Newfoundland’s northeast coast in the early hours of the morning on Tuesday May fourth. The five fishermen onboard made it back to shore in St. John’s safe and sound. The Department of National Defense along with the CCGS Terry Fox took these photos of the charred vessel.
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A huge turnout of approximately 600 people dropped by to see a bit of history in the making. Minigoo is the first fish company owned and operated by a First Nation in Atlantic Canada.
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Lennox Island First Nation Chief Darlene Bernard ( far left ), and Minigoo Fisheries CEO Jon Aranson hold the ceremonial ribbon , while Shawn Atleo, Chief of the National Assembly of First Nations prepares to declare Minigoo Fisheries officially open.
Young singers and drummers from the Lennox Island First Nation celebrate the Official Opening of Minigoo Fisheries on Prince Edward Island.
Lennox Island Chief Darlene Bernard escorts Shawn Atleo, Chief of the National Assembly of First nations on a tour of the facilities at Minigoo Fisheries. Click Here for More Photos |
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Navigator editor, Jim Wellman, was in Twillingate in early April. The beautiful spring weather was great for outdoor photos and of course Twillingate is as scenic as it gets. While there, Jim visited Melvin Horwood at his “stage museum.” Melvin is a retired fisherman who kept and collected many fishing artifacts that he loves to display.
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On the way back home, Jim dropped out to Glovertown and checked in with Harvey and Ford at the Shipyards and then stopped by to see the folks at Fab Tech Industries. It was great to see so much activity.
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Twillingate – April 2010
About 50 people attended a one-day symposium in Twillingate, NL on Thursday, April 8. Organized by the FFAW, the focus of the meeting was to educate rural leaders about the importance of the fishery to the survival of rural Newfoundland and Labrador. Simply put; as
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goes the fishery, so goes rural Newfoundland. Read more on this in the May issue of the Navigator.
The Navigator’s editor, Jim Wellman, attended the event and took these pictures at the symposium and a few more of scenic Twillingate.
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The largest Seafood Exhibition in North America took place March 14 - 16. The annual Boston Seafood Show is a global event, attracting exhibitors from 90 countries. Upwards of 20,000 people come together at the Convention Centre in Downtown Boston to see, taste and talk about the latest in |
| seafood and seafood technology. The Navigator’s Madonna Stewart along with several colleagues from the TriNav Group of companies attended the 2010 event . These are some of the scenes from the Fish Show in Beantown. Click Here for More Photos |
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Another Fish Canada-Workboat Canada exhibition concluded on March 20 in Moncton, New Brunswick. Fishing people from New Brunswick and PEI along with some from Nova Scotia and Quebec converged on the Moncton Coliseum for three days to view the latest in fishing products and |
technology – and to meet olds friends. The Navigator is proud to have partnered with show producer Master Promotions to help make the event a success.
We took our camera to the floor of the coliseum and also to the Reception on March 18th, where hundreds of people were treated to delicious seafood and other tasty treats. The Navigator/Master Promotions industry Achievement Awards were presented at that reception. We’d like to congratulate Frank McLaughlin from Tracadie, NB, Doug Fraser from Alberton, PEI and Delma Doucette who fishes out of Blacks Hr. NB, who were selected as the top three nominees for the awards. Click Here for More Photos |
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Because there was practically no ice in the Gulf this winter, thousands of seals gave birth on the few strings of ice they could find. Hundreds of them came ashore on the beaches in Anchor Point on Newfoundland's west coast. One day, a Chocolate Lab Retriever seemed to makes friends with some of the |
young seal pups, perhaps trying to comfort them in some way.
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The Bay of Islands on Newfoundland's west coast is one of the most beautiful places on earth. In late winter and early spring, there is an added dimension to that beauty when the mountains in the background are snow-capped. Gordon Casey is fortunate enough to |
live in that part of Newfoundland. He sends us pictures from there from time to time. We'd like to share Gord's photos with you.
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On January 21, Ocean Choice International (OCI) held a reception in St. John's at the Rooms.
The idea was to highlight some of the company's many fish products and, the same time, introduce the audience to OCI's sales and global marketing team.
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| most common response we heard from the audience was: "I didn't realize OCI was so prominent in so many different countries, all over the world."
Take a look at some of the food - and what about that ice sculpture?
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Some Winterton, NL fishermen got a neat little Christmas present in 2009. A large herring scull came in the harbour on Christmas Eve and they were so plentiful that it was soon the talk of the town. Apparently a pod of whales drove the herring into the harbour and were waiting just offshore for the herring to return. Several |
| enterprising fishermen including Gerald Piercey, Colin Hiscock, Gary Hiscock, & Brandon Hiscock recognized an “opportunity” and ran to get a few nets. Gerald’s wife Audrey Piercey called it a “rare sight indeed” and ran to get her camera. She was kind enough to send along a few pictures of the way it looked on the eve of Christmas, 2009 in Winterton, Newfoundland. Click Here for More Photos |
