There was the Portuguese white fleet, and then there is the Nain fleet. No comparison I know, but what the heck, it is all we have.

I had to take the picture as it is rare that all four boats are at the dock like this. Only one partakes in commercial fishing these days, the one on left.
‘What’s Happening’ partakes in the crab fishery off Makkovik, and in past years did some sealing, low prices have curtailed that.
The two other long-liners do mainly charter work in the area, and the pleasure boat does pleasure, when it is not broke down.


On the other side of the dock is this locally owned barge and tug, she brought up some heavy equipment and a rock crusher.

On our way to the stores yesterday we ran into the Vise President of NG. I asked if he had any news on the goings on with the mv Astron. Reply was that to his knowledge the Astron had a full deck load of freight for Makkovik, with the big seas it was thought prudent and safe not to proceed until calmer waters prevailed.
Safety first is a very good thing, but it still leaves a lot of un-answered questions, whether these questions have been asked I do not know.