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The Fish Safe NS office will be closing for the holiday break from December 23rd and will reopen January 5th, 2026.
January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
The Fish Safe NS office will be closing for the holiday break from December 23rd and will reopen January 5th, 2026.
The Board of Directors and staff of Fish Safe Nova Scotia wish everyone a Healthy, Safe, Happy and Prosperous 2026
December 31, 2025 at 3:35 PM
The Board of Directors and staff of Fish Safe Nova Scotia wish everyone a Healthy, Safe, Happy and Prosperous 2026
“I am excited to welcome Captain Kasey DeMings as the new Chair of the Board at Fish Safe NS
says Executive Director of Fish Safe NS Richard MacLean
Announcement here: https://www.fisheriessafety.ca/post/captain-kasey-demings-new-chair-of-fish-safe-ns-board-of-directors
says Executive Director of Fish Safe NS Richard MacLean
Announcement here: https://www.fisheriessafety.ca/post/captain-kasey-demings-new-chair-of-fish-safe-ns-board-of-directors
December 31, 2025 at 12:02 PM
“I am excited to welcome Captain Kasey DeMings as the new Chair of the Board at Fish Safe NS
says Executive Director of Fish Safe NS Richard MacLean
Announcement here: https://www.fisheriessafety.ca/post/captain-kasey-demings-new-chair-of-fish-safe-ns-board-of-directors
says Executive Director of Fish Safe NS Richard MacLean
Announcement here: https://www.fisheriessafety.ca/post/captain-kasey-demings-new-chair-of-fish-safe-ns-board-of-directors
The Fish Safe NS office will be closing for the holiday break from December 23rd and will reopen January 5th, 2026. Email and phone messages will be checked.
December 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The Fish Safe NS office will be closing for the holiday break from December 23rd and will reopen January 5th, 2026. Email and phone messages will be checked.
Fish Safe NS is seeking a donation of a 7-person Ovatek liferaft.
Fish Safe NS is planning to offer Ovatek-specific in-person training for fish harvesters in Nova Scotia
If you have one that you would like to donate, please call our Executive Director, Richard MacLean, 902- 527-7985
Fish Safe NS is planning to offer Ovatek-specific in-person training for fish harvesters in Nova Scotia
If you have one that you would like to donate, please call our Executive Director, Richard MacLean, 902- 527-7985
December 30, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Fish Safe NS is seeking a donation of a 7-person Ovatek liferaft.
Fish Safe NS is planning to offer Ovatek-specific in-person training for fish harvesters in Nova Scotia
If you have one that you would like to donate, please call our Executive Director, Richard MacLean, 902- 527-7985
Fish Safe NS is planning to offer Ovatek-specific in-person training for fish harvesters in Nova Scotia
If you have one that you would like to donate, please call our Executive Director, Richard MacLean, 902- 527-7985
The Fish Safe NS office will be closing for the holiday break from December 23rd and will reopen January 5th, 2026. Email and phone messages will be checked.
December 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The Fish Safe NS office will be closing for the holiday break from December 23rd and will reopen January 5th, 2026. Email and phone messages will be checked.
The Fish Safe NS office will be closing for the holiday break from December 23rd and will reopen January 5th, 2026. Email and phone messages will be checked.
December 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The Fish Safe NS office will be closing for the holiday break from December 23rd and will reopen January 5th, 2026. Email and phone messages will be checked.
The Fish Safe NS office will be closing for the holiday break from December 23rd and will reopen January 5th, 2026. Email and phone messages will be checked.
December 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The Fish Safe NS office will be closing for the holiday break from December 23rd and will reopen January 5th, 2026. Email and phone messages will be checked.
From the Staff and the Board of Directors of Fish Safe NS!!
December 22, 2025 at 3:45 PM
From the Staff and the Board of Directors of Fish Safe NS!!
Fish Safe NS joined the residents of Gunning Cove NS Friday November 14, 2025 just before sunset at the Gunning Cove Wharf to enjoy coffee, hot chocolate and the MOST delicious treats prepared by local residents in celebration of the lighting of their Lobster Trap/Buoy Tree. Great evening!!
November 17, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Fish Safe NS joined the residents of Gunning Cove NS Friday November 14, 2025 just before sunset at the Gunning Cove Wharf to enjoy coffee, hot chocolate and the MOST delicious treats prepared by local residents in celebration of the lighting of their Lobster Trap/Buoy Tree. Great evening!!
The 2nd annual tree lighting is this Friday November 14th at the Gunning Cove Wharf. It starts at 5 pm with music featuring Autumn Dedrick. The lighting will be 5:30 followed by a man overboard demonstration. All are welcome from Gunning Cove and ALL Surrounding Areas.
November 13, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The 2nd annual tree lighting is this Friday November 14th at the Gunning Cove Wharf. It starts at 5 pm with music featuring Autumn Dedrick. The lighting will be 5:30 followed by a man overboard demonstration. All are welcome from Gunning Cove and ALL Surrounding Areas.
The 2nd annual tree lighting is this Friday November 14th at the Gunning Cove Wharf. It starts at 5 pm with music featuring Autumn Dedrick. The lighting will be 5:30 followed by a man overboard demonstration. All are welcome from Gunning Cove and ALL Surrounding Areas.
November 12, 2025 at 11:45 AM
The 2nd annual tree lighting is this Friday November 14th at the Gunning Cove Wharf. It starts at 5 pm with music featuring Autumn Dedrick. The lighting will be 5:30 followed by a man overboard demonstration. All are welcome from Gunning Cove and ALL Surrounding Areas.
The 2nd annual tree lighting is this Friday November 14th at the Gunning Cove Wharf. It starts at 5 pm with music featuring Autumn Dedrick. The lighting will be 5:30 followed by a man overboard demonstration. All are welcome from Gunning Cove and ALL Surrounding Areas.
November 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The 2nd annual tree lighting is this Friday November 14th at the Gunning Cove Wharf. It starts at 5 pm with music featuring Autumn Dedrick. The lighting will be 5:30 followed by a man overboard demonstration. All are welcome from Gunning Cove and ALL Surrounding Areas.
The Last Post originally was played to signal the camp was secured for the night and also played to call out to wounded or separated soldiers at the end of a battle, to guide them home to safety and rest
youtu.be/XXio-A_Og-8
youtu.be/XXio-A_Og-8
2023 The Last Post – performed by members of The Central Band of the Canadian Armed Forces
The Last Post – performed by members of The Central Band of the Canadian Armed Forces.
#CanadaRemembers
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November 11, 2025 at 2:58 PM
The Last Post originally was played to signal the camp was secured for the night and also played to call out to wounded or separated soldiers at the end of a battle, to guide them home to safety and rest
youtu.be/XXio-A_Og-8
youtu.be/XXio-A_Og-8
Immersion suits are a very important piece of equipment.
Here is a sweet checklist as a reminder
Please check yours regularly
Practice donning it WILL make a HUGE difference if required
Here is a sweet checklist as a reminder
Please check yours regularly
Practice donning it WILL make a HUGE difference if required
November 7, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Immersion suits are a very important piece of equipment.
Here is a sweet checklist as a reminder
Please check yours regularly
Practice donning it WILL make a HUGE difference if required
Here is a sweet checklist as a reminder
Please check yours regularly
Practice donning it WILL make a HUGE difference if required
Going fishing? Here is a GREAT onboarding and departure checklist.
You can download the PDF below
or call Gary, he will mail you some
902-233-5887
Download here:
www.fisheriessafety.ca/_files/ugd/6...
You can download the PDF below
or call Gary, he will mail you some
902-233-5887
Download here:
www.fisheriessafety.ca/_files/ugd/6...
November 7, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Going fishing? Here is a GREAT onboarding and departure checklist.
You can download the PDF below
or call Gary, he will mail you some
902-233-5887
Download here:
www.fisheriessafety.ca/_files/ugd/6...
You can download the PDF below
or call Gary, he will mail you some
902-233-5887
Download here:
www.fisheriessafety.ca/_files/ugd/6...
Here is our latest Blog post and a bonus contest, including a chance to win a Personal Locator Beacon & A PFD for the captain and each crew member.
www.fisheriessafety.ca/post/free-mo...
www.fisheriessafety.ca/post/free-mo...
November 6, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Here is our latest Blog post and a bonus contest, including a chance to win a Personal Locator Beacon & A PFD for the captain and each crew member.
www.fisheriessafety.ca/post/free-mo...
www.fisheriessafety.ca/post/free-mo...
PFD's work wear one!! Your loved ones will thank you!!
November 3, 2025 at 9:01 PM
PFD's work wear one!! Your loved ones will thank you!!
Regardless of the type of PFD you have, it only works when you WEAR one.
Any time you are around water, make it a habit to wear your PFD.
Any time you are around water, make it a habit to wear your PFD.
November 3, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Regardless of the type of PFD you have, it only works when you WEAR one.
Any time you are around water, make it a habit to wear your PFD.
Any time you are around water, make it a habit to wear your PFD.
LFA 33 & LFA 34 are on the countdown to Dumping Day on November 24, 2025
Captains, have you booked your MOBs yet?
Contact Fish Safe NS today to book your FREE MOBs.
We will run through the 5 drills required by TC, document everything, and leave it with you.
Captains, have you booked your MOBs yet?
Contact Fish Safe NS today to book your FREE MOBs.
We will run through the 5 drills required by TC, document everything, and leave it with you.
November 3, 2025 at 12:15 PM
LFA 33 & LFA 34 are on the countdown to Dumping Day on November 24, 2025
Captains, have you booked your MOBs yet?
Contact Fish Safe NS today to book your FREE MOBs.
We will run through the 5 drills required by TC, document everything, and leave it with you.
Captains, have you booked your MOBs yet?
Contact Fish Safe NS today to book your FREE MOBs.
We will run through the 5 drills required by TC, document everything, and leave it with you.
Help us spread the word about our FREE MOBs for all fishing vessels in Nova Scotia. Plus, we just added a great prize package for one lucky captain & crew members who complete their MOBs with us.
Here is the post. Read about it here
www.fisheriessafety.ca/post/free-mo...
Here is the post. Read about it here
www.fisheriessafety.ca/post/free-mo...
October 29, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Help us spread the word about our FREE MOBs for all fishing vessels in Nova Scotia. Plus, we just added a great prize package for one lucky captain & crew members who complete their MOBs with us.
Here is the post. Read about it here
www.fisheriessafety.ca/post/free-mo...
Here is the post. Read about it here
www.fisheriessafety.ca/post/free-mo...
A recent Ships Bulletin announced mandatory Fatigue Management Training for all seafarers
Link to Ships Bulletin here: tc.canada.ca/en/marine-tr...
If you have a CDN number, you can take the course online at CCOHS link here:
www.ccohs.ca/distributors...
Link to Ships Bulletin here: tc.canada.ca/en/marine-tr...
If you have a CDN number, you can take the course online at CCOHS link here:
www.ccohs.ca/distributors...
October 28, 2025 at 9:15 AM
A recent Ships Bulletin announced mandatory Fatigue Management Training for all seafarers
Link to Ships Bulletin here: tc.canada.ca/en/marine-tr...
If you have a CDN number, you can take the course online at CCOHS link here:
www.ccohs.ca/distributors...
Link to Ships Bulletin here: tc.canada.ca/en/marine-tr...
If you have a CDN number, you can take the course online at CCOHS link here:
www.ccohs.ca/distributors...
Safety is for you,
Your Family & Loved Ones
Your Friends
Your Family & Loved Ones
Your Friends
October 27, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Safety is for you,
Your Family & Loved Ones
Your Friends
Your Family & Loved Ones
Your Friends
Follow THIS link to access the Life Saving Equipment Sheets
www.fisheriessafety.ca/harvesting-s...
Then select (click) the sheet that matches your fishing vessel length.
It will download to your device as a PDF file.
www.fisheriessafety.ca/harvesting-s...
Then select (click) the sheet that matches your fishing vessel length.
It will download to your device as a PDF file.
October 27, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Follow THIS link to access the Life Saving Equipment Sheets
www.fisheriessafety.ca/harvesting-s...
Then select (click) the sheet that matches your fishing vessel length.
It will download to your device as a PDF file.
www.fisheriessafety.ca/harvesting-s...
Then select (click) the sheet that matches your fishing vessel length.
It will download to your device as a PDF file.