SCALLOPS
The Tasmanian scallop fishery is primarily based on the harvest of the commercial scallop. Although commercial fishers can legally take the doughboy scallop and the queen scallop, these species have only minor commercial significance in Tasmania.
More information regarding the decisions around opening and closing the Tasmanian season can be found on the DPIPWE website.
Scallop fishers are, however, active in the Commonwealth-managed Bass Strait Central Zone Scallop Fishery (BSCZSF). This includes many Tasmania-based fishers.
Towed dredges are used by scallop fishers to harvest their catch. The dredge used in the fishery is constructed of a heavy steel frame covered with steel mesh but open on the front side, which is towed and is used to lift scallops out of the sand and mud.
Lean more from the Scallop Fishermens Association of Tasmania
CAREERS IN THE SCALLOP INDUSTRY
Skipper
Skipper qualifications vary from Coxswain 2 to Master 4 Certificates of Competency, depending on the vessel length
On the job:
Master of the vessel, responsible for all fishing operations.
Skipper is also responsible for sale of the catch once landed.
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Skipper either owns or leases quota. Take home wage is the amount after boat expenses and deckhand have been paid.
Licence:
Fishing Licence Personal
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Fishing Licence (Scallop)
Deckhand
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Based on a per/kg catch arrangement.
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