Fiji inaugurates new monitoring centre
Efforts to combat IUU fishing have been significantly strengthened with the inauguration of a new, Fisheries Monitoring Centre at Suva in Fiji. This initiative is part of a larger regional…
FFA Members push for digital shift in fisheries surveillance
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) concluded its 28th Monitoring, Control and Surveillance Working Group (MCSWG28) meeting at its headquarters in Honiara, marking a significant milestone in advancing digital…
FFA members scour 14 million square kilometres of Ocean
Twelve Members of the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) took part in Operation Rai Balang 2025 (OPRB25), using updated technology, training, and closer coordination to hunt for illegal fishing…
FFA members welcome WCPFC adoption of crew labour standards
Members of the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) have welcomed the landmark adoption of a Conservation and Management Measure (CMM) on Crew Labour Standards at the 21st Session of…
Operation Kurukuru underscores commitment to sustainable management
Strengthening the fight against IUU fishing to promote sustainable fisheries and enhancing maritime security across the Pacific are key outcomes of Operation Kurukuru, which has just come to a close.…
FFA marks ground-breaking of the new Regional Fisheries Surveillance Centre
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) held a ground-breaking ceremony last week in Honiara to unveil the design and commencement of the construction of a new building complex for…
Enhancing FSM’s electronic monitoring and fisheries surveillance
The Federated States of Micronesia Government (FSM) has been supplied with equipment to strengthen its capabilities in electronic monitoring and fisheries surveillance. Mathew Chigiyal, Deputy Director of National Oceanic Resources…
Operation Island Chief 2024 concluded
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) has successfully concluded Operation Island Chief 2024 (OPIC24), a 12-day initiative focused on monitoring and surveillance across the Pacific region to ensure the…
Forum Fisheries Agency appoints new DG
The Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) Ministerial Meeting has appointed Noan Pakop as the incoming Director General for the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Secretariat. The endorsement for the new…
Pacific Islands work towards improving labour conditions in fisheries
Recognising the vital role of fishing in their livelihoods and economies, Pacific Island nations are taking decisive action to combat labour abuses and create a safer, fairer fishing industry. This…
