SA PRAWN FISHERY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE SPENCER GULF FISHING STRATEGY. For the period 1800 hr 24/6/14 to 0630 hr 5/7/14 (10 nights)

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1 SA PRAWN FISHERY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE SPENCER GULF FISHING STRATEGY For the period 1800 hr 24/6/14 to 0630 hr 5/7/14 (10 nights) At the Management Committee Meeting held 12 June the following fishing strategy was agreed to for the June-July fishing run: The Yarraville area will remain closed for the next fishing run. Initially 10 nights have been allocated to allow for bad weather. Please also note the changed coordinates, highlighted in the Sothern area (Arno and Gutter) to protect small prawns reported at the end of the last trip. 24 June 5 July 1 Start: Fishing area: 18:00hrs 24 June. The target size is <240 prawns/7kg, as per the results from the April stock assessment survey. a. Trigger limit: in the northern area is when area the fleet completes 5 nights, or when the average catch per vessel per night drops below 500kg; whichever occurs first. Also, when the majority of fleet is in the south the northern area will be closed. b. Trigger limit: in the southern area when the average catch per vessel over two consecutive night s falls below 400kg. Tagged Prawns: Please look out for tagged prawns, record the date, vessel, coordinates and place prawn, with tag into freezer bag. Once home, deliver prawns and data to Association office to have a chance to win a carton of beer. Fisherman will be advised of any changes to the fishing strategy by a roll call through the Wallaroo Radio Base, at 0600 hrs, or as is required. The Committee at Sea will monitor fishing operations and lines will be changed as per the policy agreed to at the recent Management Committee meeting. Ensure you are familiar with the attached policy. A. Stones Closure 1800 hr 24/6/14 to 0630 hr 5/7/14 (10 nights) Trawling is permitted within the following closure index points: S E S E S E S E S E S E S E Points 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 & 7-8 are designated as east-west trawl lines.

2 2 B. Northern Area Closure 1800 hr 24/6/14 to 0630 hr 5/7/14 (10 nights) Trawling is prohibited north the following closure index points: (except in part A) S E (West Shore) S E S E S E S E S E S E S E S E (Tickera) Points 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 & 8-9 are designated as east-west trawl lines. C. Southern Closure 1800 hr 24/6/14 to 0630 hr 5/7/14 (10 nights) Trawling is prohibited within the following closure index points: S E S E S E S E S E S E S E S E S E S E S E S E S E S E S E Points 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 & are designated east-west lines. D. Wardang Closure 1800 hr 24/6/14 to 0630 hr 5/7/14 (10 nights) Trawling is prohibited within the following closure index points: S E S E S E S E Brad Milic Prawn Fisheries Manager, PIRSA Fisheries and Aquaculture Greg Palmer Coordinator at Sea, SGWCPFA Date: 12/6/14 Date: 12/6/14

3 3 Objective ID: A FISHERIES MANAGEMENT ACT 2007: SECTION 79 TAKE NOTE that the notice made under Section 79 of the Fisheries Management Act 2007, dated 7 January 2014, and published in the South Australian Government Gazette dated 9 January 2014, on page 5, being the first notice on that page, referring to the Spencer Gulf Prawn Fishery, is hereby varied such that it will not be unlawful for a person fishing pursuant to a Spencer Gulf Prawn Fishery licence to use prawn trawl nets in the areas specified in Schedule 1, during the period specified in Schedule 2, and under the conditions specified in Schedule 3. SCHEDULE 1 1. The waters of the Spencer Gulf Prawn Fishery that are: Contained within and bounded by the following coordinates: a) S E, then to position S E, then to position S E, then to position S E, then to position S E, then to position S E, then to position S E b) South of the following coordinates; S E, then to position S E, then to position S E, then to position S E, then to position S E, then to position S E, then to position S E, then to position S E, then to position S E 2. Except the waters contained within and bounded by the following coordinates, which shall remain closed to fishing: a) S E S E S E S E S E S E S E S E S E S E S E

4 S E S E S E S E b) the area known as the Wardang Closure S E, then to position S E, then to position S E, then to position S E. c) the area known as the Port Broughton Closure S E, then to position S E, then to position S E. Objective ID: A SCHEDULE 2 Commence at sunset on 24 June 2014 and end at sunrise on 5 July SCHEDULE 3 1. The coordinates in Schedule 1 are defined as degrees decimal minutes and based on the World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS 84). 2. No fishing activity may be undertaken between the prescribed times of sunrise and sunset for Adelaide (as published in the South Australian Government Gazette pursuant to the requirements of the Proof of Sunrise and Sunset Act 1923) during the period specified in Schedule Fishing must cease in an area if the average prawn bucket count for all vessels exceeds 240 prawns per bucket count. 4. Fishing must cease in the fishery if: a. in the area known as the Mid/North Gulf area (north of the Southern Gulf area) after 5 nights fishing, or the average catch per vessel, per night (for all vessels) drops below 500kg; (whichever occurs first), and b. in the area known as the Southern Gulf area the average catch per vessel over two consecutive nights falls below 400kg. The areas known as the Southern Gulf area, south of the following coordinates: S E S E S E S E

5 S E S E S E S E 5. No fishing activity may occur without the authorisation of Coordinator at Sea, Greg Palmer, or other nominated Coordinator at Sea appointed by the Spencer Gulf and West Coast Prawn Fishermen s Association. 6. The authorisation of the Coordinator at Sea must be in writing, signed and record the day, date and permitted fishing area within the waters of schedule 1 in the form of a notice sent to the fishing fleet or vary an earlier authorisation issued by the Coordinator at Sea. 7. The Coordinator at Sea must cause a copy of any authorisation for fishing activity or variation of same, made under this notice to be ed to the Prawn Fisheries Manager immediately after it is made. 8. The Coordinator at Sea must keep records of all authorisations issued pursuant to this notice. Dated 17 June 2014 Brad Milic PRAWN FISHERIES MANAGER Delegate of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries Objective ID: A

6 Daily Coordinator at Sea Report 6 Report Period 23 th (afternoon) to 24 th (morning) Committee at Sea Meeting 1 Yes No Contacted G. Palmer R. Letinic T. Lukin A. Mezic C. Scharfe Others V. Satalic S. Vitlov C. Simms K. Justice No Contact Reason: CAS discussion about changes Justify any changes to fishing area Discussion highlights/notes Any external reports Any TEPS/By- catch issues considered Any alleged breaches of code or regulations Weather Considerations Location of fleet To highlight any discussion about CAS, bucket counts, starting times and no. nights remaining. A CAS teleconference was held on the 23 rd June at 1000 hrs to discuss the pending bad weather forcast for the fisrt night of fishing. It was decided by a majority that the start of the trip would be delayed until the 25 th June. This decision was received very well by the fleet, as I received positive calls about the decision. Highlight shots/locations to be excluded and justification. No change as harvest strategy is being achieved. Changed due to: Delayed the start of fishing due to pending poor weather. Note any show stoppers, unusual data or relevant information. Record any dust at sea port, any illegal dumping, shipping problems and reported snags etc. Include name of vessel, time, GPS etc Note any by- catch problems such as crabs, weed or TEPS that altered fishing. Nil; Yes Report: < 25 knots; > 25 knots Fleet: separated together Comments: Location, start time, finish time 1 Note that when a CAS meeting is held, meeting box is ticked & members that are ticked off are present. A non- ticked member represented their absence. If CAS meeting is not ticked, then Contacted provides a record of contact with CAS and fleet.

7 Daily Coordinator at Sea Report 7 Report Period 25 th (afternoon) to 26 th (morning) Committee at Sea Meeting 1 Yes No Contacted G. Palmer R. Letinic T. Lukin A. Mezic C. Scharfe Others V. Satalic S. Vitlov C. Simms K. Justice No Contact Reason: CAS discussion about changes To highlight any discussion about CAS, bucket counts, starting times and no. nights remaining. Justify any changes to fishing area Discussion highlights/notes Any external reports Any TEPS/By- catch issues considered Any alleged breaches of code or regulations Weather Considerations Location of fleet Highlight shots/locations to be excluded and justification. No change as harvest strategy is being achieved. Changed due to: Note any show stoppers, unusual data or relevant information. Record any dust at sea port, any illegal dumping, shipping problems and reported snags etc. Include name of vessel, time, GPS etc Note any by- catch problems such as crabs, weed or TEPS that altered fishing. Nil; Yes Report: < 25 knots; > 25 knots Fleet: separated together Comments: Location, start time, finish time Approx 7 Channel, 32 Stones/Musgrave. Jadran snapped a bridle around midnight. 1 Note that when a CAS meeting is held, meeting box is ticked & members that are ticked off are present. A non- ticked member represented their absence. If CAS meeting is not ticked, then Contacted provides a record of contact with CAS and fleet.

8 AMENDMENT 2 SA PRAWN FISHERY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE SPENCER GULF FISHING STRATEGY For the period 1830 hr 26/6/14 to 0630 hr 4/7/14 (8 nights) As per the policy on lines the NE-SW Line in the Stones and the North South line in the Channel is being moved 2/10ths to the east. Please also note change to Start Time to 1830 hrs. Please note the highlighted changed coordinates. A. Stones Closure 1830 hr 26/6/14 to 0630 hr 4/7/14 (8 nights) Trawling is permitted within the following closure index points: S E S E S E S E S E S E S E Points 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 & 7-8 are designated as east-west trawl lines. B. Northern Area Closure 1830 hr 26/6/14 to 0630 hr 4/7/14 (8 nights) Trawling is prohibited north the following closure index points: (except in part A) S E (West Shore) S E S E S E S E S E S E S E S E (Tickera) Points 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 & 8-9 are designated as east-west trawl lines. 8 Brad Milic Prawn Fisheries Manager, PIRSA Fisheries and Aquaculture Tony Lukin Acting Coordinator at Sea, SGWCPFA Date: 26/6/14 Date: 26/6/14

9 9 WALLAROO RADIO BASE DATE: 26/6/14 TIME 0700 hrs SGWCPFA ROLL CALL Amendment NO.2 Line changes in the Stones and North-South Line in the channel Change to start time to 1830 hrs. BOAT NAME YES NO BOAT NAME YES NO Adriatic Rose Y Lauren Maya Y Angelina Y Liberty Y Antica S Y Lukina Y Atlas Y Lunar Sea Y Australis ll Y Marija L Y Bartalumba K Y Marina T Y Beauie J Y Melanie B Y Brianna-Rene-Adele Y Meteha S Y Coral J Y Michelle Y Cvita B Y Millennium III Y Emma Rose Y Miss Jenny Y Evelyn L Y Monique K Y Grozdana B Y Night Stalker Y Hanna V Y Nikol Y Intrepid Y Rolland Y Intruder Y Roslyn Ann Y Jadran Y Sandy S Y Kali II Y Skandia Y Kylett Y Tourville Bay Y Kylie Y

10 Daily Coordinator at Sea Report Report Period 26 th (afternoon) to 27 th (morning) Committee at Sea Meeting 1 Yes No Contacted G. Palmer R. Letinic T. Lukin A. Mezic C. Scharfe Others V. Satalic S. Vitlov C. Simms K. Justice No Contact Reason: CAS discussion about changes Justify any changes to fishing area Discussion highlights/notes To highlight any discussion about CAS, bucket counts, starting times and no. nights remaining. Through the meeting, held over the radio, the CAS decided to change the start time to 1830 hrs and implement a 2/10ths change to line in the Stones and Channel. Highlight shots/locations to be excluded and justification. No change as harvest strategy is being achieved. Changed due to: Line management policy. Note any show stoppers, unusual data or relevant information. The CAS held a teleconference at 4 am to discuss the catches in the northern areas. After a lengthy discussion it was decided that due to the low catches (below trigger point of 500 kg) in the northern areas, the northern area will be closed from tonight at 1830 hrs Additionally, due to the bad weather forecast for at least the next 2 nights, the CAS agreed to close the fishery for 2 nights and then on Sunday night, weather permitting, fishing will recommence in the Southern areas only. It was noted that if Sunday s weather is not suitable, fishing will not start until Monday night. The decision will be reviewed Sunday morning when the forecast will be clearer. It was noted that it will be up to the individual skipper to ensure that they place their vessel in a position where they can utilize a potential Sunday start. Any external reports Any TEPS/By- catch issues considered Any alleged breaches of code or regulations Record any dust at sea port, any illegal dumping, shipping problems and reported snags etc. Include name of vessel, time, GPS etc Note any by- catch problems such as crabs, weed or TEPS that altered fishing. Nil; Yes Report: 1 Note that when a CAS meeting is held, meeting box is ticked & members that are ticked off are present. A non- ticked member represented their absence. If CAS meeting is not ticked, then Contacted provides a record of contact with CAS and fleet.

11 Weather Considerations Location of fleet < 25 knots; > 25 knots Fleet: separated together Comments: Location, start time, finish time Approx. 11 Channel, 18 Musgrave/Stones rest Wallaroo/Nth End. Jadran broke bridle and lost gear; Angelina got net around propeller out of action; Nikol also needed assistance to get to port. Several boats finished early due to bad weather.

12 Daily Coordinator at Sea Report 12 Report Period 27 th (afternoon) to 28 th (morning) Committee at Sea Meeting 1 Yes No Contacted G. Palmer R. Letinic T. Lukin A. Mezic C. Scharfe Others V. Satalic S. Vitlov C. Simms K. Justice No Contact Reason: CAS discussion about changes Justify any changes to fishing area Discussion highlights/notes Any external reports Any TEPS/By- catch issues considered Any alleged breaches of code or regulations Weather Considerations Location of fleet To highlight any discussion about CAS, bucket counts, starting times and no. nights remaining. Highlight shots/locations to be excluded and justification. No change as harvest strategy is being achieved. Changed due to: Gulf closed due to bad weather Note any show stoppers, unusual data or relevant information. Record any dust at sea port, any illegal dumping, shipping problems and reported snags etc. Include name of vessel, time, GPS etc Note any by- catch problems such as crabs, weed or TEPS that altered fishing. Nil; Yes Report: < 25 knots; > 25 knots Fleet: separated together Comments: Location, start time, finish time 5 at Arno Bay, 11 in Cowell, 5 anchored along western shore, 1 Port Neil, rest in Wallaroo marina and a few gone to Lincoln/Reevesby. 1 Note that when a CAS meeting is held, meeting box is ticked & members that are ticked off are present. A non- ticked member represented their absence. If CAS meeting is not ticked, then Contacted provides a record of contact with CAS and fleet.

13 Daily Coordinator at Sea Report 13 Report Period 28 th (afternoon) to 29 th (morning) Committee at Sea Meeting 1 Yes No Contacted G. Palmer R. Letinic T. Lukin A. Mezic C. Scharfe Others V. Satalic S. Vitlov C. Simms K. Justice No Contact Reason: CAS discussion about changes Justify any changes to fishing area Discussion highlights/notes Any external reports Any TEPS/By- catch issues considered Any alleged breaches of code or regulations Weather Considerations Location of fleet To highlight any discussion about CAS, bucket counts, starting times and no. nights remaining. I had requests from CAS members and various skippers to convene a CAS teleconference at 1400 hrs (earlier than first planned, in order to update the fleet of the intentions to start work Sunday). Members were looking for confirmation that the southern areas wouldn't be open until the weather was good. The current forecast for Sunday night is knots. It was agreed to inform the fleet at that there would be no fishing until Monday night 30 th June. s and text was sent out along with a roll call conducted by Wallaroo Base to ensure everyone was notified. Highlight shots/locations to be excluded and justification. No change as harvest strategy is being achieved. Changed due to: Gulf closed due to bad weather Note any show stoppers, unusual data or relevant information. Record any dust at sea port, any illegal dumping, shipping problems and reported snags etc. Include name of vessel, time, GPS etc Note any by- catch problems such as crabs, weed or TEPS that altered fishing. Nil; Yes Report: < 25 knots; > 25 knots Fleet: separated together Comments: Location, start time, finish time 5 at Arno Bay, 11 in Cowell, 3 anchored along western shore, 1 Port Neil, rest in Wallaroo marina and a few gone to Lincoln/Reevesby. Angelina was succesful in getting net disentangled from prop. 1 Note that when a CAS meeting is held, meeting box is ticked & members that are ticked off are present. A non- ticked member represented their absence. If CAS meeting is not ticked, then Contacted provides a record of contact with CAS and fleet.

14 AMENDMENT 3 SA PRAWN FISHERY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE SPENCER GULF FISHING STRATEGY For the period 1830 hr 29/6/14 to 0630 hr 4/7/14 (2 nights) Due to bad weather the gulf is closed to fishing until Sunday 29 th. The weather will determine if a start is possible in the Southern areas and the CAS will advise accordingly. A. Southern Closure 1830 hr 29/6/14 to 0630 hr 4/7/14 (5 nights) Trawling is prohibited north of the following closure index points: S E S E S E S E S E S E S E S E S E S E S E Points 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, are designated east-west lines. A. Wardang Closure 1830 hr 29/6/14 to 0630 hr 4/7/14 (5 nights) Trawling is prohibited within the following closure index points: S E S E S E S E 14 Brad Milic Prawn Fisheries Manager, PIRSA Fisheries and Aquaculture Greg Palmer Coordinator at Sea, SGWCPFA Date: 27/6/14 Date: 27/6/14

15 Daily Coordinator at Sea Report 15 Report Period 29 th (afternoon) to 30 th (morning) Committee at Sea Meeting 1 Yes No Contacted G. Palmer R. Letinic T. Lukin A. Mezic C. Scharfe Others V. Satalic S. Vitlov C. Simms K. Justice No Contact Reason: CAS discussion about changes Justify any changes to fishing area Discussion highlights/notes Any external reports Any TEPS/By- catch issues considered Any alleged breaches of code or regulations Weather Considerations Location of fleet To highlight any discussion about CAS, bucket counts, starting times and no. nights remaining. Highlight shots/locations to be excluded and justification. No change as harvest strategy is being achieved. Changed due to: Gulf closed due to bad weather Note any show stoppers, unusual data or relevant information. Record any dust at sea port, any illegal dumping, shipping problems and reported snags etc. Include name of vessel, time, GPS etc Note any by- catch problems such as crabs, weed or TEPS that altered fishing. Nil; Yes Report: < 25 knots; > 25 knots Fleet: separated together Comments: Location, start time, finish time 5 at Arno Bay, 11 in Cowell, 3 anchored along western shore, 1 Port Neil, rest in Wallaroo marina and a few gone to Lincoln/ Reevesby 1 Note that when a CAS meeting is held, meeting box is ticked & members that are ticked off are present. A non- ticked member represented their absence. If CAS meeting is not ticked, then Contacted provides a record of contact with CAS and fleet.

16 AMENDMENT 4 SA PRAWN FISHERY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE SPENCER GULF FISHING STRATEGY For the period 1830 hr 30/6/14 to 0630 hr 4/7/14 (4 nights) Due to bad weather the gulf is closed to fishing until 1830 hrs Monday 30th June. 16 A. Southern Closure 1830 hr 30/6/14 to 0630 hr 4/7/14 (4 nights) Trawling is prohibited north of the following closure index points: S E S E S E S E S E S E S E S E S E S E S E Points 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, are designated east-west lines. A. Wardang Closure 1830 hr 30/6/14 to 0630 hr 4/7/14 (4 nights) Trawling is prohibited within the following closure index points: S E S E S E S E Brad Milic Prawn Fisheries Manager, PIRSA Fisheries and Aquaculture Greg Palmer Coordinator at Sea, SGWCPFA Date: 28/6/14 Date: 28/6/14

17 Daily Coordinator at Sea Report 17 Report Period 30 th (afternoon) to 1 st (morning) Committee at Sea Meeting 1 Yes No Contacted G. Palmer R. Letinic T. Lukin A. Mezic C. Scharfe Others V. Satalic S. Vitlov C. Simms K. Justice No Contact Reason: CAS discussion about changes Justify any changes to fishing area Discussion highlights/notes Any external reports Any TEPS/By- catch issues considered Any alleged breaches of code or regulations Weather Considerations Location of fleet To highlight any discussion about CAS, bucket counts, starting times and no. nights remaining. Small prawns in the Gutter were reported to CAS, requiring a line change. The line in Gutter will be moved 1/2 mile to east to protect small prawn, effective at 2040 hrs. The fleet was notified by radio and text. Highlight shots/locations to be excluded and justification. No change as harvest strategy is being achieved. Changed due to: Report of small prawns. Note any show stoppers, unusual data or relevant information. Record any dust at sea port, any illegal dumping, shipping problems and reported snags etc. Include name of vessel, time, GPS etc Note any by- catch problems such as crabs, weed or TEPS that altered fishing. Nil; Yes Report: < 25 knots; > 25 knots Fleet: separated together Comments: Location, start time, finish time Approx. 32 Gutter, 3 Thistle, 3 Cowell and 1 Corny. 1 Note that when a CAS meeting is held, meeting box is ticked & members that are ticked off are present. A non- ticked member represented their absence. If CAS meeting is not ticked, then Contacted provides a record of contact with CAS and fleet.

18 AMENDMENT 5 SA PRAWN FISHERY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE SPENCER GULF FISHING STRATEGY For the period 2040 hr 30/6/14 to 0630 hr 4/7/14 (4 nights) Due to report of small prawns, line in gutter moved ½ mile to east on coordinate no. 2 A. Southern Closure 2040 hr 30/6/14 to 0630 hr 4/7/14 (4 nights) Trawling is prohibited north of the following closure index points: S E S E S E S E S E S E S E S E S E S E S E Points 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, are designated east-west lines. A. Wardang Closure 1830 hr 30/6/14 to 0630 hr 4/7/14 (4 nights) Trawling is prohibited within the following closure index points: S E S E S E S E 18 Brad Milic Prawn Fisheries Manager, PIRSA Fisheries and Aquaculture Greg Palmer Coordinator at Sea, SGWCPFA Date: 30/6/14 Date: 30/6/14

19 Daily Coordinator at Sea Report 19 Report Period 1 st (afternoon) to 2 nd (morning) Committee at Sea Meeting 1 Yes No Contacted G. Palmer R. Letinic T. Lukin A. Mezic C. Scharfe Others V. Satalic S. Vitlov C. Simms K. Justice No Contact Reason: CAS discussion about changes Justify any changes to fishing area Discussion highlights/notes Any external reports Any TEPS/By- catch issues considered Any alleged breaches of code or regulations Weather Considerations Location of fleet To highlight any discussion about CAS, bucket counts, starting times and no. nights remaining. Albeit inconstant with policy and with the trigger point not being reached, the CAS unanimously agreed to inform the fleet that only one more night would be fished. This was based on the feedback from the fleet that dwindling catches and poor weather approaching it felt like the right thing to do and a common- sense decision. The Line in the Gutter was again moved to the east to protect more moving small prawns. Highlight shots/locations to be excluded and justification. No change as harvest strategy is being achieved. Changed due to: Changed line in gutter to protect small prawns. Note any show stoppers, unusual data or relevant information. Record any dust at sea port, any illegal dumping, shipping problems and reported snags etc. Include name of vessel, time, GPS etc Note any by- catch problems such as crabs, weed or TEPS that altered fishing. Nil; Yes Report: < 25 knots; > 25 knots Fleet: separated together Comments: Location, start time, finish time Approx. 27 Gutter, 9 Thistle, 2 Arno and 1 Corny(?) 1 Note that when a CAS meeting is held, meeting box is ticked & members that are ticked off are present. A non- ticked member represented their absence. If CAS meeting is not ticked, then Contacted provides a record of contact with CAS and fleet.

20 Daily Coordinator at Sea Report 20 Report Period 2nd (afternoon) to 3rd (morning) Committee at Sea Meeting 1 Yes No Contacted G. Palmer R. Letinic T. Lukin A. Mezic C. Scharfe Others V. Satalic S. Vitlov C. Simms K. Justice No Contact Reason: CAS discussion about changes Justify any changes to fishing area Discussion highlights/notes Any external reports Any TEPS/By- catch issues considered Any alleged breaches of code or regulations Weather Considerations Location of fleet To highlight any discussion about CAS, bucket counts, starting times and no. nights remaining. Highlight shots/locations to be excluded and justification. No change as harvest strategy is being achieved. Changed due to: Changed line in gutter to protect small prawns. Note any show stoppers, unusual data or relevant information. Record any dust at sea port, any illegal dumping, shipping problems and reported snags etc. Include name of vessel, time, GPS etc Note any by- catch problems such as crabs, weed or TEPS that altered fishing. Nil; Yes Report: < 25 knots; > 25 knots Fleet: separated together Comments: Location, start time, finish time Approx. 10 Gutter, 12 Thistle, 11 Arno, 3 Wardang and 1 Corny (?), 2 gone home. 1 Note that when a CAS meeting is held, meeting box is ticked & members that are ticked off are present. A non- ticked member represented their absence. If CAS meeting is not ticked, then Contacted provides a record of contact with CAS and fleet.

21 AMENDMENT 6 SA PRAWN FISHERY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE SPENCER GULF FISHING STRATEGY For the period 1830 hr 2/7/14 to 0630 hr 3/7/14 (1 night) Due to low catches and approaching bad weather the CAS have agreed unanimously to close the fishery tomorrow morning at 0630 hrs. Due to report of small prawns, the line in gutter has moved another 3 10ths mile to east, please see highlighted changed coordinates below. A. Southern Closure 1830 hr 2/7/14 to 0630 hr 3/7/14 (1 night) Trawling is prohibited north of the following closure index points: S E S E S E S E S E S E S E S E S E S E S E Points 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, are designated east-west lines. A. Wardang Closure 1830 hr 2/7/14 to 0630 hr 3/7/14 (1 night) Trawling is prohibited within the following closure index points: S E S E S E S E 21 Brad Milic Prawn Fisheries Manager, PIRSA Fisheries and Aquaculture Greg Palmer Coordinator at Sea, SGWCPFA Date: 2/7/14 Date: 2/7/14

22 22 Trip Summary Trip period to No. nights fished Average Catch Weather summary Other comments 5 nights fished with 3 nights off due to bad weather with an additional night where several boats finished early due to deteriorating weather. 3 tonne As expected for a late June/July trip. Cold and windy. The northern areas were disappointing, hence the early closure after only 2 nights and then the waiting for the weather to turn good so the fleet could head south. The Gutter continues to produce which was unexpected.