In the four years that Jeromy Ahikau Wateoli has worked on tuna fishing vessels as an observer, he has been exposed not just to the dangers of the work but also to a wider world. Being an observer...
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The sea a home away from home: Rachael Luru
FFA’s Moana Voices series on women shaping the future of oceanic fisheries is edited, researched and produced by Lisa Williams. This interview for Moana Voices 2021 edition is...
FFA prioritises advancement of observer and crew “safety culture”
HONIARA – While national and regional observer vessel placements remain suspended until at least 15 February, Pacific fisheries organisations are focused on ensuring that working conditions on...
More deaths on fishing vessels highlight lax approach by operators
Recent deaths on tuna-fishing vessels operating in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (WCPO) have again signalled the need to improve safety and working conditions on vessels, and to introduce...
Fisheries observer safety a key focus, as FFA wraps up annual meeting: media release
HONIARA, 22 June 2020 – Initiatives to improve job prospects and safety at sea for fishing observers has been a key focus of the 114th Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC114) meeting. The meeting,...
FFA calls for action to address human elements of IUU fishing: media release
HONIARA, 28 May 2020 – AMIDST the ongoing challenge of illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing worldwide, the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) has called for collective action...
FFA continues to monitor fishing amidst COVID-19 situation: media release
HONIARA, 22 May 2020 – As Pacific nations face the threat of coronavirus to their health and economic growth, the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) has taken action to continue to...
WWF Cites Charity’s Work in Pacific Fisheries Crew Welfare Initiative
Photo: Maritime Executive.
PNG parliament told about fisheries observers who disappear
Republished from Radio New Zealand, 16 February 2018 Papua New Guinea's government has been asked to investigate the disappearance of nationals aboard foreign fishing vessels in recent years....
Japan defends proposals on code of conduct for fisheries observers
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines MANILA, 06 DECEMBER 2017 (PACNEWS) ---- Japan has come out in defence of its proposals at the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) meeting...
