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WFOA Executive Director Appointed to PAC

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WFOA Executive Director Appointed to PAC August 11, 2023 The WFOA’s Executive Director, Clayton Wraith, has been appointed to the Permanent Advisory Committee (PAC) to the U.S. section of the Western Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC). In this role Mr. Wraith will join the other committee members in advising the U.S. Commissioners on all proposed […]

WFOA US/Canada Treaty – MEMBER OPINION SURVEY

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WFOA US/Canada Treaty – MEMBER OPINION SURVEY July 15, 2023 During the WFOA annual members meeting the Executive Director gave an update on the ongoing negotiation of the expired fishing and port access regime between the United States and Canada. Earlier this week an additional update was sent out highlighting a proposal from the Canadian […]

Updated IMO Guidelines

Updated IMO Guidelines July 12, 2023 During the annual membership meeting there was an international update provided on the recent rule change by NMFS regarding IMO (International Maritime Organization) numbers. As of June 12th all vessels that are over 12 meters in length and fishing in international waters are required to have an IMO number. […]

The WFOA Mission

To promote, foster, and encourage the intelligent and orderly marketing of fish and fishery products produced by its members through cooperation and other means, and to improve and stabilize the marketing of such fish and fishery products.

To engage in all activities authorized by the California Fish Marketing Act and to exercise all the powers conferred upon associations organized under the terms of said Act.

For more detailed information on the Western Fishboat Owners Association, email our office or phone (530) 229-1097.

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