Captain Kasey DeMings is our new Chair of the Board of Directors of Fish Safe NS My name is Kasey DeMings. I grew up in a small fishing village just outside of the town of Shelburne, NS, called Gunning Cove. After high school, I pursued a career at sea with Atlantic Towing. With that job, I was able to see the world and gain a variety of skills applicable to fishing and safety. After six years of travelling, it was time to come home and start a new venture in the lobstering i

Dennis Point Wharf, West Punbico NS November 24, 2025, 4:30 AM HALIFAX, N.S. — December 15, 2025 will mark five years since the Chief William Saulis was lost in the Bay of Fundy, claiming the lives of six fishermen. And as the province marks the first day of the lobster fishing season in Southwestern Nova Scotia, this tragedy remains a poignant reminder of the dangers faced by those working on the water. “We will never forget the Chief William Saulis and the six fishermen wh

Big news for all fishing vessels in Nova Scotia!! Fish Safe NS is now offering FREE MOB's for all fishing vessels. You read that right, FREE . Whether you are a member of Fish Safe NS ( Pay Workers Compensation) or not, the MOB's are FREE to your vessel. How it Works: Call/Text Gary, our Safety Coordinator, to book your MOB's (902-233-5887) Date, time & location are confirmed Fish Safe NS shows up. We bring some props and other items. We will conduct the five required emerge

Fish Safe NS is letting you know our newsletter is ready just for you!! We have several updates on programs, plus an announcement of an...

In the fall of 2024, the Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Act (NS OHS Act) was updated to require ALL workplaces in Nova...

Effective September 1, 2025, all workplaces in the province of Nova Scotia will be required to establish and implement a policy to...

Updated WHMIS Symbols Now in effect The province of Nova Scotia has updated the 1988 WHMIS regulations effective June 18, 2024. The...

A timely Safety Talk as we head towards Dumping Day 2024 in LFA 33 & 34

Transport Canada Marine Releases Two Ships Safety Bulletins: 1-  Concentrated Inspection Campaign 2- Fishing Vessel Safety Procedures and...

With a spring-a-head time change in a few days. It's a good time to remind all fishers and processing plants, as you do at home with...

Pretty much everybody in the commercial fishing industry is now aware of the requirements for documentation and practice of the vessel's...

Look at us go!! We are hoping to use this blog to tie industry news, events and industry happenings to our web site and our social media....

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