Marc Russell and Joey Jenkins were on the fishing boat Island Lady when the two went missing on Sept. 17, 2021 and were never found. - ContributedST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Two organizations representing the fishing industry in Newfoundland and Labrador are joining the call for a federal inquiry into fishing vessel safety following a recent tragedy.Association of Seafood Producers executive director Derek Butler said the organization supports the call.
"In particular, there is an urgent need for a fast lifeboat station similar to St. Anthony or Port aux Choix," said FFAW-Unifor president Keith Sullivan."Fish harvesters in Labrador face the same occupational dangers as harvesters in other regions, and they are deserving of adequate search and rescue services."