'IiRBOUR AUTHORITIES JULY 1997 - VOLUME 3, NO. 1

GANDER, NEWFOUNDLAND THE ANNUAL HARBOUR At SESSIONS

On October 23-25, 1996, the Newfoundland Region held its annual Harbour Authority Information and Training Session in Gander. Attended by representatives of the vast majority of the 58 Harbour Authorities, guest speakers and local Small Craft Harbours staff, the session was very successful with a tremendous exchange of infor- mation, ideas and experiences. Guest speaker, Ken Corbett, Coor- dinator of the Cabot 500 Celebrations to be held in Newfoundland in 1997, gave a comprehensive review of the planned events and what they mean for the province. He indicated that many harbours will feel the impact of the expected influx of visitors and should prepare themselves accordingly. Officer Grant Smith explained that the RCMP Coastal Watch Program, which fights the increasing illegal alcohol and drug trade in our coastal waters, is the eyes and ears of com- Delegates at Gander meeting munities. Therefore, Harbour Authorities should look out for pay- Another interesting speaker was MANY HARBOURS ments of cash in large bills, vessels lawyer David Andrews, a Director uncommon to the area such as of the Harbour Authority of Harbour WILL FEEL THE IMPACT OF yachts, and the use of rental trucks. Grace. David gave an overview of THE EXPECTED INFLUX It was stressed that many of our iso- the legal responsibilities of Harbour lated coves and bays are a haven for Authorities. He indicated that he OF VISITORS AND SHOULD this type of activity. Harbour Authorities would be working closely with were reminded to call the RCMP Harbour Authorities and Small Craft PREPARE THEMSELVES when they notice suspicious behaviour. Continued on page 2 ACCORDINGLY.

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for the exchange of ideas, knowledge and information between all Harbour Authorities. Other group sessions took place when Small Craft Harbours staff met with the Harbour Authorities in their respective areas. This gave them an opportunity to discuss matters related to their own area. Some of the items discussed included financial statements and audits, the Cabot 500 Celebrations, and rules and regulations. It was agreed by all that these area sessions were particularly productive. In his closing remarks, Bill Goulding, Small Craft Harbours, Regional Director, Newfoundland Region, declared the Session a success and expressed his hope that they would all be able to get together again next year. Bill Goulding, SCH Regional Director, Newfoundland Region, speaking at conference.

Harbours to develop an information appreciation of the importance of SOME OF THE ITEMS document for Harbour Authorities. good budgeting procedures. The work- The Training and Information plan — or budget — provides an esti- DISCUSSED INCLUDED Session also included discussion mate of the revenues and expenses FINANCIAL STATEMENTS groups. In the first group session, for the coming year and determines the Harbour Authorities broke off the ability of the Harbour Authority to AND AUDITS, THE CABOT into six smaller groups to complete meet its obligations. After the smaller a workplan for a fictitious Harbour groups were finished, they reassem- 500 CELEBRATIONS, AND Authority. The purpose of this exer- bled and shared results. The exercise cise was to give participants an was very helpful and provided a forum RULES AND REGULATIONS.

Published by: Communications Directorate Fisheries and Oceans Canada FROM THE EDITOR Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0E6 Editor Kee van Deurs Over the past year, a lot of Harbour Authorities have been established. 200 Kent St., Rm 9098 Between April 1, 1996 and March 31, 1997, 87 additional Harbour Authorities Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0E6 were created to manage 101 harbours. In total, we now have 261 Harbour Tel: (613) 993-7784 Fax: (613) 952-6788 Authorities for 341 harbours. DF0/5134 In this issue you'll see a new column —Enviro-lips — that we hope you'll © Minister of Public Works and Government find useful. Your comments are welcome. Services Canada 1997 Kee van Deurs ISSN 1203-5564 993-7784 ED Printed on recycled paper

2 HARBOUR AUTHORITIES FORUM THE HARBOUR AUTHORITY OF ARNOLD'S Ca..

Even with the closure of the cod fish- clock. Under Sharon's direction, the utilize 10 resettled communities that ery in 1992, Arnold's Cove in Harbour Authority has undertaken a are active during the fishing season. Placentia Bay, Newfoundland, is still number of projects, including the con- The Harbour Authority provides one of the busiest harbours on the struction of floating docks, building a services to fishers by means of Island. In addition to two pilot boats new boat launch (the only one in floating docks, inspection facilities, guiding tankers to the oil refinery at Placentia Bay), and wheelguard and wharf repairs and the launching Come-by-Chance, there are fishing fender replacement. of fishing lands. boats from the Placentia Bay area In addition, a routine inspection of The Harbour Authority also offers unloading their catches of lobster, the wharf by divers led to the discov- such services as electrical hook-up, lump roe, etc. Collector boats are also ery of broken piles. A contractor was water, telephone and cable TV These present as they unload crab, squid hired to replace four piles and install services, among others, help generate and other species at the National Sea new bracing and wales. By quickly substantial revenue to ensure that Products plant in Arnold's Cove. identifying this problem and rectifying the Harbour Authority can keep its The driving force behind Arnold's it, the Harbour Authority spent only facilities in good condition. When you Cove is Harbour Supervisor Sharon $5,000 instead of a major expense consider how much upkeep can be Penny. Sharon has been with the had this damage been left undetected. paid for by user fees for the jib crane, Harbour Authority since its inception It should also be noted that fishers berthage, and slipway, it is easy to in 1989 and is instrumental in ensur- from Arnold's Cove go to their fish- see why Arnold's Cove is such a ing the harbour runs like a well-oiled ing grounds in Placentia Bay and success story.

HARBOUR AUTHORITIES FORUM DAY-LONG CELEBRATION AT COCAGNE CAPE PORT On August 17, 1996, the Cocagne Cape Port Authority in New Brunswick organized a fun-filled day, with proceeds benefiting the conservation and restoration of the Cape Port wharf.

Based on a letter from Marguerite Leger Local radio station, Radio Beausejour, gave a live broadcast featuring Miss New Brunswick, Venessa Boucher, who co-hosted the show with David Mazerolle. The broadcast also featured local artists and included several live interviews. The morning got under way with five teams bumping and spiking their way through a six-hour beach volleyball tournament, while others took advantage of the weather by spending the day on the beach. In the afternoon, children and adults alike took part in windsurf- ing and recreational kayaking races. Prizes, donated by local businesses, were awarded to the winners of various contests. Also in the afternoon, the talented young group, Korn on the Kob, entertained spectators with another 600 in the evening. A THE DAY WAS an hour-long musical performance. big thank you to all sponsors In the evening, the action moved and volunteers who contributed A TREMENDOUS SUCCESS, to the Bavarian gardens. There, their time and support. WITH ABOUT 100 PEOPLE "The Bootleggers," a musical group from Bouctouche, kept the crowd ATTENDING THE DAY'S dancing and singing for hours. The day was a tremendous EVENTS AND ANOTHER success, with about 100 people attending the day's events and 600 IN THE EVENING.

4 HARBOUR AUTHORITIES FORUM ✓ TIP No. 1— Keep your harbour tidy Have a look Who enjoys seeing old fishing lines, plastic buckets and empty bottles lying around or floating in the harbour? Nobody does. It doesn't look good, it pollutes the environment and it can turn away potential customers. All harbours, boats and boat yards have the potential to What to do Garbage and waste should be disposed of appropriately: either in garbage bins generate waste and pollution or recycling bins. These bins should be close to where daily activities occur and that disrupts the natural should be readily accessible by the users. A poorly located bin will not be used. environment. Your role In future Forum issues, we Harbour supervisors must stress cleanliness among users of the facilities. will identify sources of pollu- Posters and signs against littering should be placed in strategic locations, and management should assure that recycling and garbage bins are emptied on a tion that can be found at typi- regular basis. cal small craft harbours; we will also provide good man- ✓ TIP No. 2 — Mind your bilge water agement practices for reduc- ing or eliminating this pollu- Have a look tion by introducing some Bilge water harms the environment: thousands of chemicals, many of which are toxic to marine life, are found in oils, solvents and detergents that are leaked or environment-friendly tips that discharged by faulty equipment. can assist Harbour What to do Authorities in meeting envi- Contamination can be avoided by preventing it at its source. Visual checks on ronmental regulations and equipment should be done on a regular basis; regular inspection of fuel lines attracting more customers. and hoses will detect wear and tear, and can prevent leaks. Engines ought to be tuned regularly to ensure they are running efficiently. A clean harbour is the first Bilge water should not be discharged if there is a sheen or it contains solvents, step toward a well-managed detergents or other additives. When cleaning boat bilge water areas, users harbour: Prevention is should use non-alkaline cleaners, which are more environment-friendly than conventional cleaners. Harbour supervisors should make available to their users always cheaper than the cost oil-absorbing pads that can be added to bilge water: these oil-absorbing pads of cleaning up after the fact. should be checked regularly and replaced as necessary. Following a few simple steps Your role can reduce pollution at its Regulations are already in place to prohibit the release of contaminated bilge source and ensure a healthier water; however, Harbour supervisors must carefully monitor bilge dumping in order to prevent problems that may become costly to correct. Posting signs and environment. posters, and using verbal instructions are all integral parts of good harbour management. It is the role of the Harbour Authority to ensure harbours stay clean and to encourage users to contribute toward this goal. A clean harbour is good business.

HARBOUR AUTHORITIES FORUM GRAND BANK, NEWFOUNDLAND A BUSY HARBOUR AUTHORITY Grand Bank Harbour Authority, which was established in 1989, serves a fishing town with 300 years of history.

By George Snook, are obvious to any visitor who looks wooden walkway. A fresh water sup- Harbour Supervisor around the harbour. ply has been added, as well as a used The Harbour Authority has installed waste oil tank. The coastal and marine The Grand Bank Harbour Authority's three unloading job cranes. It recently wharf were repaired. The Harbour 10 members include fishers, business took over the community stage where Supervisor now has an office equipped people, teachers and councillors. fishing gear is stored indoors. The with VHF Radio CHC 442 channel 74 Some of them have been with the Authority installed new siding and and a portable telephone system. Harbour Authority since Day One. painted the interior of the building. In the summer of 1997, Grand Grand Bank is still a very active fish- Security lighting has been installed Bank Harbour will play an important ing harbour with two processing plants. around the harbour, and electrical role when all of Newfoundland will be One processes surf clams and scallops; connections set up for boats needing celebrating the 500th anniversary of the other handles scallops alone. shore power. its discovery by John Cabot. The Harbour Authority has been Grand Bank Harbour has two slip- very busy, and its accomplishments ways, four floating docks and a treated Dear Harby Is the Harbour Authority covered by If a boat goes aground in the harbour, is the Harbour Authority liability insurance i f a visitor falls covered by insurance? off the dock? The Harbour Authority is covered against claims arising Yes, the policy will pay for the from incidents that occur within the harbour boundaries. cost of defending any suit The grounding would have to be as a result of the negli- against the Harbour gence of the Harbour Authority for coverage to apply. Authority on any Is an annual regatta event held at the harbour covered by claim based on a lia- insurance? bility covered by this insurance, subject Such events are excluded under the policy conditions but to the policy limit may be covered with prior advice to the insurer and pay- and terms. ment of additional premiums as required.

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