Latest News

15 Nov
2016

Seafood Traceability Systems

Source & Author: FAO Gap analysis of inconsistencies in standards and norms

15 Nov
2016

Thousands of Chinese ships trawl the world, so how can we stop overfishing?

Source: The Guardian Author: Charles Clover The UN has pledged to ensure healthy, productive oceans – but how can this be achieved when demand for fish has never been higher

14 Nov
2016

Trade Measures Potent Weapon For Fighting IUU Fishing

Source: SeafoodSource.com Author: Nicki Holmyard Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing is widely acknowledged to be one of the fundamental issues preventing governments and regional fisheries management organizations (RFMOs) from achieving sustainable fisheries.

14 Nov
2016

Protect Fish Stocks to Build Climate Resilience Along African Coasts

Source: Huffington Post Author: Peter Eigen The fishing communities dotted along Africa’s often inhospitable coastline have overcome many challenges before. But they now face some of their most difficult challenges ever.

11 Nov
2016

Africa sails into maritime deal

Source: The Southern Times Author: Staff Reporter A GROUND-BREAKING new maritime document, which has been considered and discussed at the highest level, has the potential to truly boost the protection of Africa’s coasts and seas and to create healthy and sustainable blue economies.

11 Nov
2016

New Eligibility Standards for Vessel ID Numbers Will Help Fight Illegal Fishing

Source and Author: Pew Charitable Trust Smaller fishing vessels can now be given unique IMO numbers

10 Nov
2016

International ocean governance: EU’s contribution for safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed oceans

Source & Author: EU Commission The global ocean economy is estimated at €1.3 trillion. Climate change, poverty and food security are some of the global challenges that can be effectively addressed, if oceans are better protected and sustainably managed.

10 Nov
2016

Indonesia, China to jointly combat fish poaching

Source & Author: Antaranews.com Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Susi Pudjiastuti said her ministry is planning to cooperate with China to overcome illegal fishing by Chinese citizens in Indonesian waters.

10 Nov
2016

Somali crack down secures 65 000 USD fine for illegal fishing

Source: Stop Illegal Fishing Author: Sally Frankcom The owners of the Greko 1 have agreed a 65 000 USD settlement to the Federal Government of Somalia for illegal fishing in Somali waters.

7 Nov
2016

Cooperation is key to securing maritime security in the Indian Ocean

Source: The Conversation Author: Sam Bateman Maritime security is a major challenge for the poorer coastal and island countries of the Indian Ocean Region. In particular those that have large zones of maritime jurisdiction. The Indian Ocean is the world’s third largest ocean. It has an area of around 73.5 million square kilometres. Unlike the Pacific […]