Source: Fish-i-Africa A new report from the FISH-i Africa Task Force, ‘The Potential Use of AIS as a Fisheries Monitoring Tool’ examines the value of using automatic identification system (AIS) as part of monitoring, control and surveillance (MCS) operations. AISs are very high frequency (VHF) radio-based tools that support safe navigation and collision avoidance by […]
Read MoreSource: Reuters Author: Fumbuka Ng’wanakilala DAR ES SALAAM (Reuters) – Tanzanian President John Magufuli on Friday put a temporary ban on the registration of foreign ships in the country and ordered over 400 vessels to be investigated for allegations of involvement in criminal activity.
Read MoreSource: Oceans Deeply Author: Alastair Bland Regulations that took effect this month require detailed tracking of some imported fish. The program is welcomed by conservation groups and American fishers, but it is not clear is how well it will work.
Read MoreSource: Undercurrent News Author: Matilde Mereghetti Talks between Indonesia and the European Union regarding a free trade deal are progressing, an EU spokesman told Undercurrent News. Meanwhile, the Indonesian government is expanding its approach to tackling illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Read MoreSource & author: European Commission The European Commission has adopted a recommendation that aims at obtaining authorisation from the Council to open negotiations for the conclusion of a new fisheries protocol between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco. The current, 4-year protocol to the Fisheries Partnership Agreement with the Kingdom of Morocco will […]
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