Wharfside July 2014
In this issue Revolution 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Court evidence confirms healthy salmon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Positive life change for Chilean native now living in Port Hardy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Visit Us!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Dip a Duck. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Sincere Appreciation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Quatse Salmon Centre benefits from burger sales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Eat! Vancouver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Open House held for Tlatlasikwala First Nation salmon farm tenure applications . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Join us this summer at our salmon barbeque for charity!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Did you Know? The peregrine falcon is one of the fastest creatures on earth, capable of flying 200 kms/hr.
Trivia time! From its start in 1930, how many nations have won soccer’s World Cup? Answer on Page 4
Comments about this Newsletter? Please email comments, articles and ideas to Ian Roberts, Communications Manager at ian.roberts@marineharvest.com
MV “Revolution 1”
Revolution 1 If you’re going to lead a Blue Revolution, then you’ll need a seven metre, state-of-the-art catamaran to help. In mid-April, Bracewell Marine Group (Richmond, B.C.) launched Marine Harvest Canada’s newest fleet member, the steel catamaran MV “Revolution 1”. The vessel is designed by Wartsila Ship Design (Fitjar, Norway) with some modifications for specific use in B.C.
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Twin John Deere 330 hp 6081AFM 75 mains
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Two 25 hp KP12-1.00 bow thrusters
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TwinDisc MG5065SC marine gears
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TwinDisc EC300 Electronic Control System
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Twin four-blade Nibral propellers (32 x 23)
Outfitted specifically for farm work that includes lifting nets and loading/ offloading supplies and equipment from the starboard side, the vessel also includes KPVC 2500 & 6000 capstans, and a Palfinger Kristi Super christened the Revolution 1 PK 23500M hydraulic before its launch in Richmond, B.C. crane. Clear sightlines from the control station allow the operator to work the platform The “fish-farm tender” vessel will service the safely. company’s salmon farms in the Port Hardy area. Continued on page 2
Court evidence confirms healthy salmon From June 9 to 13, 2014, Marine Harvest Canada (MHC) provided the Federal Court of Canada with information resulting from significant new research confirming the company’s salmon are not a risk to wild salmon or consumers. Responding to a legal challenge initiated by Alexandra Morton against the Minister of Fisheries and MHC, the company provided the Court with evidence including fish health data which refuted the allegations made by Ms. Morton showing them as clearly erroneous and scientifically baseless. The legal challenge - which questions the authority of the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans to allow the company to transfer fish from its facilities - includes allegations
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that the piscine reovirus (PRV) is linked to Heart and Skeletal Muscle Inflammation (HSMI), and suggests that the latter is present in MHC’s farm-raised Atlantic salmon. MHC provided the Court with independent third party evidence that confirms PRV occurs naturally in wild fish in the Pacific Northwest, predates the start of B.C. salmon farming operations, does not compromise fish health in the farms of MHC or in farmed or wild salmon in B.C. in general, and is not associated with HSMI. Furthermore, HSMI has not been found in any fish (farmed or wild) in the Pacific Northwest despite extensive testing.
evidence brought forth by the applicant, Marine Harvest wanted the case to proceed to set the record straight,” says Vincent Erenst, Managing Director at MHC. “Since these allegations were made, we’ve commissioned a significant amount of independent research confirming our fish are healthy.” Proceedings were completed on June 13, 2014. The honorable Mr. Justice Rennie will rule on the authority of the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans to authorize B.C.’s salmon aquaculture facilities to transfer fish from one site to another in the coming months.
“While the court would have been within its right to dismiss this case due to lack of Canada,” said Darren Ingersoll, Production Manager for the Port Hardy region. “Revolution 1 will primarily service the Port Hardy area, and I’m excited for our staff to have this type of asset to assist them in this challenging region.” The vessel was in Campbell River in June, where passersby were welcomed aboard for a tour.
Megan and Ashley toured the Revolution 1 in Campbell River in June
Other safety features include life rafts, life rings, and safety packages, as well as a unique deck and hull non-slip coating consisting of an arc-wire spray metallizing process that lays down a barrier coating of zinc. “This represents a significant investment to the Port Hardy Area and to Marine Harvest 2
“We now have the ability to be self-sufficient in many routine tasks that we were unable to complete previously without contractor assistance,” Darren adds. “This addition not only improves our operational capacity, but the overall safety with which we can now operate in the Port Hardy region. Like all revolutions, this is only the beginning of something bigger.” (with files taken from Western Mariner ( June 2014 issue), with permission) MarineHarvestCanada.com
(l-r) Bracewell Marine Group’s Shipyard Manager Tim Bell; BMG Office Manager Kristina Bracewell; BMG owner Lance Bracewell; MHC’s Darren Ingersoll; BMG Head Purchaser and Technical Coordinator Bob Mitchell (photo by Dave Roels)
Positive life change for Chilean native now living in Port Hardy skills and knowledge elsewhere within the company. “Canada was first on my list,” explained Julio. “An opening like this doesn’t happen often and I wanted to take advantage of it,” he shared. Julio and his wife Paola have two kids, a boy, seven, and a girl, four. The welcome they received as a family has been supportive and generous – “nothing but the best”. The move to Port Hardy has been “a life change for me,” Julio explained. Even so, Julio stated “Our lifestyle and living conditions, including the weather, are quite similar to what we had in Chile,” said Julio. We lived in a somewhat isolated area and didn’t come from the big city, he added.
Julio Osorio on right By Gina Forsyth
It was Marine Harvest Chile’s loss and Marine Harvest Canada’s gain when Chilean native Julio Osorio became Quality Management Plan Manager in December 2009 at the Port Hardy Processing Plant (PHPP) in Port Hardy, B.C., on northern Vancouver Island. Julio’s job is monitoring and verifying all food safety, plant hygiene and sanitation protocols. He ensures that PHPP is in compliance with all regulations and that audit outcomes from a variety of agencies are consistently positive. These include the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as well as HACCP (Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point) and Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP). Julio also supervises two Quality Control Technicians and is in charge of the daily clean-up crew.
“We recently had insurance reps on site. They’re the ones who insure the fish and after their full tour, on-site visit, they said our hygiene level is higher than hospitals,” said Julio, adding “that’s not the first time we’ve heard that”.
The main difference for Julio has been the high level of social interaction with his colleagues, both at work and outside the plant. “I talk to a huge variety of people every day,” Julio explained. “All these doors are open to everyone,” he added.
Julio, an only child, was born in Valparaíso, although his parents lived less than 75 miles away in Santiago, the capital of Chile. In 2000, after high school, he completed the Fishery/Aquaculture technician course at the University of Puerto Montt. The Chilean aquaculture industry is based in this city 650 miles south of Santiago. Before graduating, Julio worked part time in a lab that produced shellfish seeds and in a hatchery. He moved on to a processing plant at a company that became Stolt Sea Farm, later Marine Harvest.
He mentions again how well the family was looked after when they arrived. The company promotes family time and having an extra day or two here and there to visit a variety of places is overwhelmingly positive. “That doesn’t have a monetary value.” The Osorio family has been to Victoria several times – his son loves the Royal B.C. Museum. They have also explored Sointula, Quadra Island, Penticton in the Okanagan Valley, and Calgary, Alberta. Tofino is on their list.
In 2007, Marine Harvest Chile employees were given the opportunity to use their MarineHarvestCanada.com
Julio sums it up well when he says, “We made the right decision to come here”.
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Visit Us! Members of the Fanny Bay Salmon Enhancement Society were part of the first tour this summer. They visited Marine Harvest’s Okisollo farm. Weekly tours, hosted by the BC Salmon Farmers Association, are happening now. If you’re interested, learn more at http:// www.salmonfarmers.org/farm-tours.
Dip a Duck
Marine Harvest Canada is proud to be a title sponsor of the 2014 Duck Dip fundraiser for Campbell River Daybreak Rotary. Buy
Dear colleagues and friends, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for the generosity you showed recently during the BBQ fundraiser. It was unexpected and very much appreciated. My son Charlie continues to undergo intensive treatment at BC Children’s Hospital and we remain hopeful for a positive outcome. These funds will
a duck for the ’14 Duck Dip for a chance to win great prizes, and help Rotary do more great things for your communities.
go towards supporting his needs and allow us to give back to the charities and organizations that have already helped us so much, such as Y.A.N.A, B.C. Children’s Hospital, and Canuck Place. I feel fortunate to work with such a caring and supportive group of people here at MHC. With sincere appreciation, Keith Petrie
Editor’s note: over $9,500 was raised by donation from colleagues, friends, and aquaculture suppliers.
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Quatse Salmon Centre benefits from burger sales
Eat! Vancouver Marine Harvest’s Harold Noel and his wife joined the BC Salmon Farmers Association at “Eat! Vancouver” last month. Thousands of hungry visitors enjoyed sampling Marine Harvest salmon and other salmon treats at the annual three-day event held at BC Place.
Glacier View Lodge (Comox) received a donation from Marine Harvest to help the local senior’s home complete its day program building. Accepting a cheque for $500 from Ian Roberts (MHC Communications Manager, far right) is Glacier View’s Roslyn Smith and Michael Aikins.
Over $700 was raised at Port Hardy’s Ocean Days salmon barbecue hosted by Marine Harvest and Overwaitea Foods. To present the donation to the Quatse Salmon Centre was (l-r) Louisa Clarke (Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre Coordinator), Dennis Dugas (Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce), Tara McCart (President
of the Chamber of Commerce), Steve Lacasse (President of the Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre Board of Directors), Kari Watkins (Tourism Supervisor, Port Hardy Visitor Centre), Karen Tobin (Lead Hand at Marine Harvest), Stephanie Ames (Assistant Manager at Overwaitea).
Good luck to the three Marine Harvest sponsored baseball teams competing at the 18th Annual BC Aquaculture Slo-
Pitch Tournament on July 5th and 6th in Campbell River. Enjoy the weekend…and REPRESENT!
10th ANNUAL AQUACULTURE MarineHarvestCanada.com GOLF TOURNAMENT
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Open House held for Tlatlasikwala First Nation salmon farm tenure applications
Join us this summer at our salmon barbeque for charity! Charity
Date
Location
Serving Time
BC Professional Firefighters Burn Fund
1-Jul-14
CR - Robert Ostler Park
noon - 1:30 pm
Salmon Kings Swim Club
5-Jul-14
CR - Centennial Park
4 pm - 8 pm
Filomi Days
19-Jul-14
PH - downtown
11 am - 4 pm
Dog Fanciers Society
3-Aug-14
CR - Nunns Creek Park
4 pm - 6 pm
Orca Fest
16-Aug-14
Pt McNeill - town centre
11 am - 1:30 pm
Vancouver Island Mountain Sports Society
23-Aug-14
Courtenay - Mt Wash, Nordic Site
4 pm - 6 pm
Volunteer Campbell River
6-Sep-14
CR - Spirit Square
11:30 am - 2 pm
SPCA - Paws for a Cause
7-Sep-14
CR - Nunns Creek Park
11 am - 12:30 pm
Greenways Land Trust
20-Sep-14
CR - Spirit Square
11 am - 1 pm
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The Tlatlasikwala First Nation, in partnership with Marine Harvest Canada, held an open house on June 26 in Port Hardy to showcase the new aquaculture site applications in the traditional territory of the Tlatlasikwala First Nation. To learn more about the TFN’s desire to create diverse economic opportunities at their homeland and view the video explaining the initiative, visit www. ReturningToHope.com. bit.ly/MHCanada