FISHING INDUSTRY

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 9, Issue 39, 30 January 1946, Page 3

FISHING INDUSTRY

EX-SERVICEMEN’S PROSPECTS

EX PE RIENCE XEC ESS ARY Prospects in the fishing industry as a means ol' rehabilitation are discussed in a statement from the Rer habilitation which also exirlains. how assistance is given, to suitable ex-servicemen wishing to establish or re-establish themselves in commercial fishing. The stater ment also refers to the alterations in administration following on the recent Fisheries Amendment Act and how its affects the rehabilitation of ex-servicemen in the industry. “Experience gained by the department has shown that to make a success of commercial iisliing a man must have considerable saj-s the statement. “He must also know thoroughly the grounds he is fishing. Lack of such knowledge increases the physical as well as the economic hazards involved. Furit is paramount that he have satisfactory arrangements made for the marketing of his catch. Al-* though the selling of fish is no long-

er licensed, under prevailing condi

tions it is essential to have specific contracts for disposal and not rely on haphazard selling arrangements. “Unless a man has sufficient ex-

perience to warrant investment in a big up to date unit he will barely make a living ” warns the .-stater

ment. “If he has that experience, prospects in the industry are reasonably bright. Should a suitable exserviceman wish to take over or esv tablish an economic fishing unit the benefits of rehabilitation finance are available. Many have already availed themselves of it for both one man and partnership concerns. “The Marine Department has ranged for a full service to experienced ex-servicemen. First } it will give, them every assistance in the matter of licenses and will advise 1 them where to obtain a suitable

boat and gear, either through the War Assets .Realisation Board or from private vendors, should the department know of any suitable vessels for sale. It will also assist them should they wish to build new boats concerning which there are no restrictions providing the applicants can obtain suitable timber a engines. Servicemen however,

are advised to make sure of their licenses before committing themselves to any building contract. Because of the condition of many existing boats which require extensive repairs or new engines it majr exrservicemen re-entering the industry to build new boats. Should, ex-servicemen require training in fishing the. Marine Department will endtavour to put them in touch with employers for that purpose.”