The Importance of Harvest Control Strategy in the Pacific
FIA PNG is one of the largest MSC tuna certified fishery and has one of the largest tuna fleet in the Pacific, with tuna catches above 123MT
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Nov 25
Shark’s release by the FIA PNG tuna fleet F/V Gabrielle LT
We are increasing the awareness of sharks’ importance in the marine ecosystem and their
vital role in the marine food chain.
- Nov 25
Seafoodsource: Papua New Guinea striving to be at forefront of seafood sustainability movement
The Pacific island nation of Papua New Guinea (PNG) doesn’t just want to fish sustainably – it wants to be at the forefront of...
- Nov 24
FIA PNG Releases its Position Statement for Consideration at the 19th Regular Session of the WCPFC
The Supply Chain Companies who are members of the Fishing Industry Association (PNG) Inc., Call on the WCPFC to Urgently Adopt and...
- Nov 24
Shark’s release by the FIA PNG tuna fleet F/V Niupelalip
For more than a decade our FIA PNG tuna fleet has been applying best practices for the safe release of sharks (other whale sharks and Mantas
- Nov 22
Code of Good Practices for Interaction with Endangered Treated and Protected Species
FIA PNG has been working on the development of safe handling and good practices for releasing non-targeted species.
- Nov 21
FIA PNG Join The SeafoodMAP Program for Improving Small-scale Fisheries and Aquaculture
FIA PNG join the SeafoodMAP program for improving small-scale fisheries
and aquaculture operations – The Journey to the Responsible Sourcing
- Oct 14
Undercurrentnews: PNG to review its rebate, vessel day schemes to offset rising energy costs
An article from undercurrentnews said PNG to review its rebate, vessel day schemes to offset rising energy costs
- Oct 12
Global Fishing Watch welcomes partnership with Papua New Guinea to share vessel tracking data
Source: https://globalfishingwatch.org/press-release/papua-new-guinea-to-share-vessel-data/ In a newly established partnership with...
- Oct 9
TRAINING & WORKSHOP ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND WORKING CONDITIONS ON BOARD IN FISHING VESSELS
Participants from BFAR, FIA and the Fishing Industry attending the TRAINING & WORKSHOP ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND WORKING CONDITIONS ON...
- Sep 19
Happy 47th Independence, Papua New Guinea
The President & Chairman of the Fishing Industry Association (PNG) Inc., Mr. Sylvester Barth Pokajam, its members and stakeholders join...
- Sep 11
SeafoodSource: Tuna companies, NGOs call on FAO to better protect the welfare of fishers
Seven members of the seafood industry and seven NGOs are calling upon the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)...
- Sep 1
FIA (PNG) Inc.Congratulates Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources, Hon. Jelta Wong, MP
On behalf of The Fishing Industry Association (PNG) Inc., its Members and Stakeholders, the President & Chairman, Mr. Sylvester Barth...
- Aug 21
PNG Fishing Industry Association Congratulates Prime Minister Hon. James Marape (MP)
PNG Fishing Industry Association Congratulates Prime Minister Hon. James Marape (MP)
- Jul 11
Fisheries Promoted At Global Expo
The National Fisheries Authority, today participated at a Global Seafood Exposition, the world's biggest seafood trade fair held in...
- Jun 27
FIA PNG and NFA Workshop: Marine Stewardship Council fishery requirements and Human right at Sea
The Fishing Industry Association (PNG) Inc., (FIA PNG), in collaboration with the specialized consultancy organisation, Seafoodmatter,...
- May 24
SeafoodSource: First fleets complete FISH Standard for Crew audits
A new, accredited third-party certification program, (FISH) Standard for Crew, has announced three fishing fleets have become the first org
- May 11
Global Tuna Alliance nets tuna processors from Papua New Guinea and the Philippines
Seven more companies have pledged their support to the Global Tuna Alliance (GTA). The accession of Frabelle, RD processing PNG, South...
- May 10
Sylvester Pokajam: FIA-PNG Cooperation with Small-Scale Fisheries and Coastal Communities
“We are pleased to cooperate because this project is fully aligned with the five years FIA PNG log-frame of the Responsible Sourcing...
- May 7
Undercurrent News: PNG tuna fleet one of three to complete crew certifications
2019 - Frabelle wharf, Seafoodmatter carried out the first Crew welfare and human rights onboard assessment on tuna purse seiners in Lae,...
