NLFHSA is leading TWO campaigns to help put Personal Locator Beacons in the hands of fish harvesters.

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1. The PLB Campaign - The Coalition (NL-FHSA, PFHCB, FFAW & FRC) is offering PLBs to fish harvesters at a subsidized cost. A McMurdo Fastfind 220 PLB, normally sold for $427, can be purchased from NL-FHSA for $195.50 while supplies last!*

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2. The Fishing Vessel Safety Designate (FVSD) Program - The NL-FHSA officially launched a free online safety training program in late December 2023. Fish harvesters who complete the training may be eligible to apply and receive 5 land-based credits with the PFHCB and a free PLB, while supplies last!* Once the training is complete you will be sent an application package.

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* PLB recipient must be registered and in good standing with the Professional Fish Harvesters Certification Board (PFHCB) in order to receive a PLB through one of these initiatives.

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To submit an application to purchase a PLB, click on the link below. In the PDF file you will find an application form for a Personal Locator Beacon, a Canadian Beacon Registry form, and a sample Canadian Beacon Registry form.