Tribute to Bryan Scott: A dedicated member of the FFA Family
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Secretariat mourns the passing of our dear colleague and friend, Bryan Scott, who passed away on the morning of 2nd November 2024.
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FFA launches Pacific handbook to strengthen coastal State enforcement of fisheries law
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) and the World Bank today launched a handbook to strengthen coastal State enforcement of fisheries law in the region.
Operation Kurukuru 2024 successfully concludes
Strengthening the fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing to promote sustainable fisheries and enhancing maritime security across the Pacific are key outcomes of Operation Kurukuru, which came to a close today.
FFA marks ground-breaking of new Regional Fisheries Surveillance Centre
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) held a ground-breaking ceremony last week Friday 25 October 2024 in Honiara to unveil the design and commencement of the construction of a new building complex for its Regional Fisheries Surveillance Centre (RFSC).
FSM receives equipment to enhance electronic monitoring and fisheries surveillance
The Federated States of Micronesia Government today received equipment to strengthen its capabilities in Electronic Monitoring and Fisheries Surveillance.
FFA hosts Hon. Pat Conroy as Australia reaffirms ongoing support for monitoring efforts against illegal fishing in Pacific
FFA continues to strengthen its surveillance capabilities against Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing in the Pacific, with support from Australia.
Operation Island Chief 2024 successfully concludes
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 sustainability of fisheries.
FFA celebrates 45 years of regional cooperation
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) marks its 45th anniversary today, celebrating decades of successful regional cooperation dedicated to the sustainable management of tuna fisheries in the Pacific.
FFA congratulates female graduates of the FNU Basic Sea Safety and Deckhand Fishing Programme
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) extends its congratulations to the female graduates of the Basic Sea Safety and Deckhand Fishing Programme at the Fiji National University (FNU).
Noan Pakop appointed as new FFA Director General
The Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) Ministerial Meeting has welcomed and appointed Noan Pakop as the incoming Director General for the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Secretariat.
FFA and New Caledonia sign historic agreement for enhanced cooperation in fisheries
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of New Caledonia, setting the stage for stronger collaboration in fisheries with the French territory.
Fisheries Ministers Gather for Annual Meetings
The 23rd Annual Ministerial Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) and the 5th Annual Regional Fisheries Ministers Meeting commenced today at the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Headquarters in Honiara, Solomon Islands.