🐟 From the classroom to the processing plant! Fish inspectors from six Pacific countries visited Golden Ocean in Suva, Fiji, to strengthen skills in fish safety, quality control and export requirements through FFA’s PEUMP II-funded training. Read more: ffa.int/2026/10/fish-inspect…

#ENBi 🐟 FFA Members and regional partners met in Honiara to advance investment, fisheries development, and greater economic opportunities for Pacific countries and their people. Read more ⤵ ffa.int/2026/10/ffa-members-…

Operation KURUKURU 2026 | #OPKK26 FFA’s largest surveillance operation of 2026 covered 30.5 million km² of ocean, recording 27,000+ satellite detections, 149 vessel sightings, 82 inspections, 13 vessels of interest and 1 apprehension. Full report here: ffa.int/2026/10/operation-ku…

#Training | Officers from six Pacific countries strengthen their knowledge of EU requirements for fishery products through a two-week training in Suva, organised by FFA through the EU-funded PEUMP II programme. Read more ⤵ ffa.int/2026/10/strengthenin… @spc_cps @EUPasifika

Officers from six Pacific countries are in Suva for a two-week National Competent Authority Officer training to strengthen their knowledge of food safety, inspection, traceability and certification requirements for fishery products destined for export markets.

#JobOpportunity | Reception and Administrative Assistant FFA is seeking applications from 🇸🇧 nationals for a full-time, four-year contract at FFA Headquarters, Honiara. ⏰ Closes: 29 October 2026, 5pm SBT 📄 Details & application: ffa.int/jobs/reception-and-a…

#JobOpportunity | FFA is recruiting a Finance, Procurement & Administration Officer for the GCF Regional Tuna Project in Honiara. 📍 Solomon Islands nationals only 📅 Apply by: 21 October 2026, 5pm SBT 📄Application Info ⤵ ffa.int/jobs/finance-procure…

#55PIFLM | Pacific urged to invest in regional fisheries surveillance capability: FFA Side Event Pacific governments and development partners have been urged to support a modern, fit-for-purpose Regional Fisheries Surveillance Centre (RFSC) as the region responds to changing illegal fishing practices and wider maritime security threats. Solomon Islands Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Rick Houenipwela, made the call during his keynote address at FFA's side event at the hashtag#55PIFLM in Koror, Palau. 🗣 “As the operational environment becomes more complex, the Centre must also evolve. A future-fit RFSC will require resilient infrastructure, secure and modern technology, sustained access to surveillance assets, stronger analytical capability and continued investment in Pacific people." - Hon. Rick Houenipwela Thank you to everyone who joined our side event and contributed to its success. We were encouraged by the strong turnout and high-level participation. Read more ⤵ ffa.int/2026/08/pacific-and-… #55PIFLM #FFA #Palau #PacificFisheries #MonitoringControlAndSurveillance #RegionalFisheriesSurveillanceCentre #BuildingEconomiesLifeActionUnity

#55PIFLM | FFA calls for investment to secure Pacific fisheries and grow tuna economies FFA Director-General Noan David Pakop has called on partners to invest alongside Pacific countries to strengthen fisheries surveillance and retain more of the economic benefits from tuna within the region. Speaking at the Ocean Partnership Roundtable of the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting currently underway in Koror, Palau, Mr Pakop highlighted the complementary roles of the East New Britain Initiative (ENBi) and the Regional Fisheries Surveillance Centre (RFSC). 🗣️ “Our invitation is simple: invest with us to secure the Pacific fishery, add value, and build a sustainable tuna economy for the Pacific people.” Read more ⤵ ffa.int/2026/08/ffa-calls-fo… #55PIFLM #PacificFisheries #PacificTuna #BluePacific #OceanInvestment #FFA #EastNewBritainInitative #RegionalFisheriesSurveillanceCentre

Are you in Koror, Palau for the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting? If so, you don’t want to miss this! FFA Side Event at #55PIFLM 🌊 Event theme: Securing our Blue Pacific: integrated Monitoring, Control and Surveillance (MCS) and the future of the Regional Fisheries Surveillance Center (RFSC) 📅 31 August 2026 📍 Palau Community College (ROOM SEBUS 51), Koror, Palau ⏰ 5:00pm - 6:30pm 🤝 Co-hosted with Palau's Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and the Environment Have any thoughts you'd like to share to our panel? Submit your questions through the link below and we can relay your questions during the event. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… #55PIFLM #Koror #Palau #FFA #Partnership #RegionalCooperation #MonitoringControlAndSurveillance #RegionalFisheriesSurveillanceCentre

#Workshop | Strengthening the evidence base for Papua New Guinea’s tuna fisheries under a changing climate. A two-day workshop on climate change impacts and adaptation in Papua New Guinea’s tuna fisheries brought together representatives from the National Fisheries Authority, Papua New Guinea - NFA, the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) and @spc_cps under @theGCF Regional Tuna Programme. Discussions covered changing ocean conditions, climate-driven tuna redistribution, tuna stock status, fleet dynamics and bioeconomic modelling, economic impacts, and the Advance Warning System under development. The work supports fisheries decision-making, from near-term planning through to long-term adaptation, while linking with PNG’s broader fisheries and development priorities. Thank you to NFA and its Executive Management Team for hosting, and to all participants for the productive discussions. The workshop was held on 24-25 August, 2026 in Port Moresby. #NFA #FFA #SPC #PNG #GCF #climatechange #FisheriesScience

#Workshop | Vanuatu advances preparations for regional crew labour standards Fisheries authorities and stakeholders in Vanuatu are reviewing regional and international human rights and labour standards, looking at the national changes needed to implement new standards protecting crew aboard fishing vessels. FFA supported a three-day national stakeholder consultation in Port Vila from 25 - 27 August 2026. The Vanuatu Fisheries Department took part as the key national authority that will lead and coordinate the Crew Labour Standards work in Vanuatu. 🗣️ “For Vanuatu, the FFA workshop on WCPFC labour standards is not merely a regulatory formality; it is a strategic imperative. It equips the country with the tools to protect vulnerable fishing crews, close legal loopholes in maritime labour enforcement, uphold its international commitments, and safeguard the long-term sustainability and reputation of its blue economy.” - Tony Taleo, Deputy Director of Offshore, Vanuatu Fisheries Department FFA is supporting similar consultations across its membership as Pacific countries and territories prepare for the Crew Labour Standards that was adopted by the @wcpfc in December 2024, and expected to come into force on 1 January 2028. The workshops help Members clarify agency responsibilities, review their national systems and plan the changes required before the measure takes effect. Read more: ffa.int/2026/08/vanuatu-adva… #CrewLabourStandards #FishingVessels #Vanuatu #Workshop #FFA #WesternCentralPacificFisheriesCommission #CewWelfare #RegionalCooperation

#Factsheet | Crew Labour Standards 4️⃣9️⃣3️⃣ days remain. We are now past the halfway mark towards 1 January 2028, when the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) Crew Labour Standards Conservation Management Measure (CMM 2024-04) takes effect. Adopted by the Commission in December 2024, these binding standards will strengthen the protection of crew working aboard fishing vessels. FFA is supporting Members to prepare through providing technical advice and national stakeholder consultations. These workshops bring together industry representatives and government officials from fisheries, labour, maritime, legal and health to identify gaps and consider the changes needed in national laws and systems. This week we are in Port Vila supporting a consultation with the Vanuatu Fisheries Department and relevant stakeholders from 25 – 27 August 2026. The consultation is starting discussions and building awareness of what Vanuatu needs to do to implement the FFA crew employment Harmonised Minimum Terms and Conditions and WCPFC CMM 2024-04. ⏳ The countdown continues towards fair treatment, safer working conditions and stronger protection for crew aboard fishing vessels. #FFA #Vanuatu #WCPFC #FishingCrew #CrewLabourStandards #PacificFisheries

Prime Minister Wale visits FFA’s Regional Fisheries Surveillance Centre The Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, Honourable Matthew Cooper Wale, visited FFA yesterday and toured the Regional Fisheries Surveillance Centre (RFSC), ahead of the 55th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting in Palau. Prime Minister Wale met with FFA’s Officer-in-Charge and Fisheries Development Director, Dr Chris Reid, and saw first-hand how the Centre supports Solomon Islands and other FFA Members to monitor fishing activity across the Pacific. The PM was briefed on how vessel monitoring, satellite information, aerial surveillance and intelligence are used to give countries a clearer picture of what is happening at sea. The visit also included discussions on IUU fishing, transnational maritime crime and the importance of regional cooperation. Read more here: ffa.int/2026/08/solomon-isla… @ForumSEC #FFA #SolomonIslands #Fisheries #Pacific #RFSC #RegionalCooperation

🏛️ Director-General’s Desk | FFA welcomes Vanuatu Police Commissioner FFA was pleased to welcome the Commissioner of the Vanuatu Police Force, Karlshem Bongran and his delegation to FFA Headquarters in Honiara yesterday for a courtesy visit. The visit provided an opportunity to highlight FFA’s role in supporting its 17 Members to sustainably manage their offshore fisheries resources, strengthen regional Monitoring, Control and Surveillance (MCS), and maximise the social and economic benefits from the region’s tuna fisheries. FFA Director-General Noan David Pakop highlighted that cooperation is the cornerstone of FFA’s work, with the priorities of Members guiding the Secretariat’s efforts. Through regional cooperation, FFA supports sustainable tuna fisheries management, strengthens fisheries surveillance, helps reduce losses from illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, and supports Members to maximise opportunities for government revenue, export earnings and employment across the tuna sector. The delegation also visited the FFA Regional Fisheries Surveillance Centre (RFSC), where they gained insight into its role in regional surveillance, information sharing, and coordinated monitoring which also contributes to broader regional security. The visit also highlighted the Niue Treaty Subsidiary Agreement (NTSA) and how it enables FFA Members to coordinate fisheries surveillance, share information, and strengthen collective efforts to combat IUU fishing across the Pacific. Commissioner Bongran acknowledged the important work FFA continues to deliver for its Members and appreciated the opportunity to learn more about the regional systems and capabilities available to Vanuatu to support their national efforts and priorities. #FFAFisheries #Vanuatu #PacificFisheries #FisheriesSurveillance #IUUFishing #RegionalCooperation #PacificBlueEconomy

#OPIC26 | Operation Island Chief 2026 delivers strong regional surveillance results 16 vessels of interest were identified and 4 apprehensions in relation to IUU fishing and maritime crime were made following the two-week long regional fisheries surveillance operation. Between 3 - 14 August 2026, OPIC26 covered approximately 27.5 million km² of ocean waters across the EEZs of 11 FFA Members and adjacent high seas areas. 🛰️ 10,884 satellite detections were analysed 🔭 92 vessel sightings ⚓ 133 vessels were boarded and inspected ⚠️ 45 vessel contacts with high risk IUU assessments 🚩 16 vessels of interest (VOI) were identified 🔒 4 vessels were detained or apprehended Participating Members included Australia, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Naoero, New Zealand, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. OPIC26 was also supported by Partners and the Pacific QUADs - Australia, France, New Zealand and US - through the provision of surveillance assets and other operational support. Read full report ⤵ ffa.int/2026/08/operation-is… #OperationIslandChief #PacificFisheries #FisheriesSurveillance #MaritimeSurveillance #RegionalCooperation #IUUfishing #BluePacific #FFA #PeaceandSecurity

#OPIC26 | Operation Island Chief 2026 Operation Island Chief 2026 wraps up today after two weeks of coordinated regional fisheries surveillance across the EEZs of 11 FFA Members. Full operation highlights coming soon. 🎥 Fisheries, maritime and security personnel from FFA Members were stationed at the FFA Regional Fisheries Surveillance Centre in Honiara over the past weeks as secondees, supporting the coordination of #OPIC26 #OperationIslandChief #PacificFisheries #FisheriesSurveillance #MaritimeSurveillance #RegionalCooperation #PacificOcean #TunaFisheries #FFAMembers

🏛️ Director-General’s Desk | Thailand Ambassador visits FFA Headquarters FFA yesterday afternoon, welcomed Thailand’s Ambassador to Australia, Her Excellency Arjaree Sriratanaban, to the FFA Headquarters in Honiara during her first official visit to Solomon Islands. Acting Director-General Allan Rahari briefed Ambassador Sriratanaban on FFA’s work and priorities in supporting its 17 Members to derive enduring economic and social benefits from the sustainable use of their offshore fisheries resources. Mr Rahari highlighted the contribution of the region’s healthy tuna fisheries to national economies and development, and their importance to the wider aspirations of the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent. He also outlined FFA’s three guiding priorities: Commitment to Members, Collaboration for Impact, and Capability within the Secretariat. Ambassador Sriratanaban expressed interest in learning more about FFA’s work, the challenges facing its Members, and areas where Thailand could contribute. She highlighted Thailand’s experience as a major fisheries nation and the potential to share knowledge and expertise with Pacific Island countries. Both sides recognised the importance of increasing the value Pacific Island countries retain from their fisheries resources and discussed potential cooperation in fisheries-related micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, capacity-building and scholarships, value-chain development, fisheries surveillance, information exchange and knowledge-sharing. FFA and the Embassy of Thailand will continue discussions to identify practical opportunities for cooperation, building on Thailand’s wider engagement with Pacific Island countries as a Pacific Islands Forum Dialogue Partner. #FFAFisheries #Thailand #PacificFisheries #BluePacific #FisheriesDevelopment #RegionalCooperation

🐟 FFA strengthens PNG tuna sector readiness for EU market requirements From 28 July - 7 August 2026, the FFA Market Access Team supported PNG’s National Fisheries Authority and tuna industry on new EU requirements under Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1449, including HACCP and PFAS monitoring. 👥 30 participants, 15 women and 15 men, took part in the mission. The mission covered Lae, Wewak, and Madang, with technical training, industry engagement, and site visits to EU-listed processing establishments. The mission strengthened understanding of the new requirements and identified priorities for future technical support to help safeguard PNG’s access to international seafood markets. #FFA #PNG #PacificFisheries #Tuna #MarketAccess