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FISHING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
PAPUA NEW GUINEA
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS


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
Dec 2, 2022


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, 2022


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 25, 2022


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 22, 2022


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
Nov 21, 2022


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 14, 2022


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 19, 2022


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 11, 2022


PNG Fishing Industry Association Congratulates Prime Minister Hon. James Marape (MP)
PNG Fishing Industry Association Congratulates Prime Minister Hon. James Marape (MP)
Aug 21, 2022


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...
Jul 11, 2022


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,...
Jun 27, 2022


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 24, 2022


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 11, 2022


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 10, 2022


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,...
May 7, 2022


FISH: Three Fishing Fleets Chart Course Towards FISH Standard for Crew Certification
San Diego, CA— April 21, 2022— FISH Standard for Crew Inc. is pleased to announce that NovaNam (Pty) Ltd, a Namibian-based subsidiary of...
Apr 29, 2022


FIA PNG annual report 2021 - Responsible Sourcing Policy
FIA PNG annual report 2021 - Responsible Sourcing Policy
Apr 19, 2022


Happy Easter - Fishing Industry Association PNG (INC)
The Board, management, and staff of the Fishing Industry Association with the fishing and processing industry and the people of Papua New...
Apr 15, 2022


FIA PNG Responsible Sourcing Policy RSP updated video - Showing our impact
In 2019, we launched our first FIA PNG RSP video officially at the Brussels Seafood Show sharing our commitment to the four pillars of...
Apr 15, 2022


FIA of Papua New Guinea tuna fleet goes for the FISH Standard for Crew certification
Fishing Industry Association (PNG) Inc., (FIA-PNG) members committed to their Responsible Sourcing Policy (RSP) in May 2018, which...
Mar 13, 2022
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