Fisheries Liaison Officers

As a condition of licensing awards, operators have been required since the early 1980s to appoint a Fisheries Liaison Officer to liaise with relevant Government departments and fishing organisations on issues relating to their exploration and production activities.

The offshore industry frequently engages fishermen as Fisheries Liaison Representatives.  Fishing vessels may be contracted during oil and gas industry operations to act as guard vessels for protecting oil & gas related infrastructure during periods of installation or construction.  Similarly, fishing vessels are engaged for conducting trawl sweeps at various locations to verify the area is clear of any residual oil related material.

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