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APAN is a website operated by the US Defence Force through the US Pacific Command (PACOM). Amongst another aspects, the site has a section for Security Cooperation

Increasing Mulitnational Cooperation and Coordination for Military operations other than war.

1. MPAT - Multinational Planning Augmentation Team; and

2. MNF SOPs - Multinational Force Standard Operating Procedures;

The web site of Fish Information & Services, is widely recognized as the standard for global seafood industry information on the Internet. Founded in 1995 by professionals deeply engaged in the seafood industry, and audited by the Audit Bureau of Circulations, the site delivers the most reliable, timely, comprehensive worldwide fishing, seafood, and aquaculture information‹and we do it daily in four languages: English, Spanish, Japanese, and Russian.

A useful site for fisheries information in general - news, prices, species data, industry information.

A definitive database of fish species, biology and distribution.

IUU fishing is a serious global problem, one of the main impediments to the achievement of sustainable world fisheries. Worth between $4bn and $9bn per year, IUU fishing represents a major loss of revenue, particularly to some of the poorest countries in the world where dependency on fisheries for food, livelihoods and revenues is high.

IUU fishing respects neither national boundaries nor international attempts to manage high seas resources. It thrives where governance is weak and where countries fail to meet their international responsibilities. It puts unsustainable pressure on fish stocks, marine wildlife and habitats, subverts labour standards and distorts markets.

The purpose of this site is to provide background information on the key issues in the debate around illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, together with news stories, information on events, key documents and links to other relevant websites.

Recognising the interest in providing for the long term development of sustainable marine resources around the world, and recognizing the benefits of coordination and cooperation in fisheries-related monitoring, control and surveillance (MCS) activities, the country participants in the International Conference on Monitoring, Control and Fishing Surveillance (Santiago, Chile, January 2000) indicated their intention to create an international network for the coordination of fisheries-related enforcement.

The International MCS Network is an arrangement between national organizations with responsibility for fisheries-related MCS activities. These organizations have been authorized by their nations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their activities through enhanced cooperation, coordination, and information collection and exchange among organizations responsible for fisheries-related MCS.

Participation in the International MCS Network is voluntary, but encouraged and access to the site is restricted. Organizations with MCS responsibility may request participation.

In late 2005 there were almost 40 IMCSNET members. FFA members who are also members of the IMCSNET are:

AUS; FSM; KIR; NZ; PNG; SOL; TON;

Additional Members of interest to FFA members are;

FFA Secretariat;

US; FRA (through European Commission);

For long-term access to the International MCS Network website your organisation will need to become a member. Temporary access for individuals may be gained by entering the following details:

Username: mcs

Password: mcsnet

American Samoan Vessels - http://www.pifsc.noaa.gov/wpacfin/as/Pages/as_vssl_1.htm#Larger

Marine BizTV is the first 24 hour free to air Global Maritime Television Channel.

Marine BizTV is spearheaded by a group of Naval Architects, Marine Engineers and Captains, who ensure that Marine BizTV is an informative, educative medium which is ideal for maritime business development and promotion.

Telecasted through Hotbird (Ku Band), Thaicom-5 (C Band) Satellites with concurrent streaming broadcasts on Web TV, which is further equipped with a unique video on demand and archive access facility, Marine BizTV will bring the whole maritime world under one roof.

Marine BizTV is initiated by Aries Marine, the largest ship design and consultancy firm in the Middle East.

Pacific Magazine is a monthly magazine serving the Pacific Islands. It has a particular focus on business and politics, especially as those issues impact relations between regional nations and countries.  The magazine's Web site, is also a leading source of daily news and analysis for the Pacific.

Pacific Islands Report is a nonprofit news publication of the Pacific Islands Development Program at the East-West Center in Honolulu. Offered as a free service to readers around the world, PIR provides an edited digest of news, commentary and analysis from across the Pacific region, Monday through Friday.