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RELEASES 2005
The beche-de-mer operators in Western Province and the general
public are advised that the high value species group has been exceeded
for the province and therefore the beche-de-mer fishery will close
on 04th March 2005.
Licensed operators are required to DECLARE all the beche-de-mer
products in their storage to the National Fisheries Authority (NFA)
by 18th March 2005. Buyers in possession of beche-de-mer product
are encouraged to do business with any licensed exporter in Daru
by 14th March 2005, as approval for any inter-provincial transfers
will only be granted.
Any licensed operator who intends to hold any beche-de-mer product
during the closure may do so, but must first obtain an approval
letter from the Managing Director of NFA.
Harvesting and buying of bech-de-mer during the closure is illegal
and any offender will be prosecuted accordingly.
For further enquiry please contact: Manager, Sedentary Fishery
by phone on 309 0444, fax 320 2061 or email: ppolon@fisheries.gov.pg
SYLVESTER POKAJAM
Acting Managing Director
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