Read more about the article Marshall Islands ratifies Port State Measures to Combat Illegal Fishing
MIMRA Fisheries Officer preparing to board a carrier as part of its 100% inspection PSM  target. Image: @franciscoblaha

Marshall Islands ratifies Port State Measures to Combat Illegal Fishing

The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) has taken a significant step in the fight against illegal fishing by ratifying the FAO Agreement on Port State Measures to Prevent, Deter…

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Read more about the article China fishing vessel safety workshop looks towards treaty ratification
China is looking at the potential of ratifying the 2012 Cape Town Agreement and STCW-F, and a national conference discussed the implementation of the FAO PSMA agreement. Image: IMO

China fishing vessel safety workshop looks towards treaty ratification

A national workshop has discussed China’s potential ratification and implementation of fisheries-related conventions, including IMO’s 2012 Cape Town Agreement (CTA), aimed at improving safety standards on fishing vessels, and the…

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