Arrests in French Guiana
Armed forces in French Guiana have intercepted three vessels fishing illegally in only a few days.
Australia apprehends poacher
Australia’s hard line on poachers continues with the interception this week of a Papua New Guinea-registered fishing vessel in Australian waters by the Australian Border Force (ABF) and the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA).
Longliner held in São Tomé
A Spanish longliner apprehended last week with a cargo of shark is being held by the authorities in the African island state of São Tomé and Príncipe while the contents of its fishroom is investigated.
Thailand hosts ASEAN-SEAFDEC cooperative forum
Thailand is seeks to join hands with other countries in developing a joint declaration to enhance sustainable fisheries development in the region and combat IUU fishing
Indonesia ready to sink poachers
More than seventy apprehended illegal fishing vessels are expected to be scuttled on Indonesian Independence Day later this month.
Not perfect, but a big step forward
IUU fishing dominated much of the discussion at FAO’s Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture (COFI), which celebrated the entry into force of the FAO Port State Measures Agreement (PSMA).
Guinea’s red card ready to be lifted
The European Commission has proposed lifting the red card status on the Republic of Guinea, following significant improvements to its national fisheries governance with measures against IUU fishing.
Norway supporting South Africa’s Fisheries Law Enforcement Academy
A Fisheries Law Enforcement Academy at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in South Africa is being established under a partnership between Norway and South Africa. The new FishFORCE is designed to help South Africa combat illegal fisheries and Norway has agreed R50 million over a five-year period.
Annual IUU day
General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) is calling on nations to declare an annual day to mark the international fight against IUU fishing.
Co-operation and comms help nab IUU pirates
Some strong co-operation between Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries nations identified six tuna fishing vessels and four Vietnamese ‘blue boats’ targeting coastlines of Pacific nations as part of the region’s latest maritime surveillance operation.