Message from FIA-PNG President and Chairman Sylvester Pokajam
As 2023 almost comes to an end, the FIA-PNG would like to greet each and everyone a merry Christmas and a prosperous new year! It is...
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FISHING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
PAPUA NEW GUINEA
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Nov 7
Frabelle PNG Limited Shines in International Coastal Clean-Up Campaign
LAE, October 21, 2023 - In a remarkable display of corporate responsibility and environmental stewardship, Frabelle PNG Limited hosted a...
- Oct 26
MSC: Sustainable triumph for Papua New Guinea
Traditional fishery in the Torres Strait hits the world-class benchmark in modern-day sustainable fisheries standards. Papua New Guinea's...
- Oct 16
Shark’s release by the FIA PNG tuna fleet F/V Alpine Rose
We are continuously monitoring the onboard practices of sharks’ release techniques based on the WCPFC CMM. We are mindful that Sharks...
- Sep 8
WWF report: Marine Pollution and its Sources in the Coral Triangle
WWF in their last report In the Coral Triangle published numbers and case studies about Marine Plastic Pollution and its sources in the...
- Sep 4
SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY & CREW WELFARE KEYDATA ELEMENTS (KDE) – iFIMS
Port Moresby 20 August 2023; In September 2022 FIA PNG joined Seafoodmatter to assess the information collected during a fishing trip...
- Aug 31
FIA PNG RSP Annual Report 2022
2022 was another landmark year for the FIA PNG members, with us continuing to move work on RSP's pillars forward in a global context. We...
- Aug 31
FIA PNG RSP Marine litter and Fishing gear highlighted in the GGGI Annual Report 2022
The Global Ghost Gear Initiative (GGGI) has highlighted the work done by FIA PNG and their RSP in the pillar of Marine litter and Fishing...
- Aug 24
The FIA PNG has responded to Human Rights at Sea Fisheries Questionnaire
According to Human Rights At Sea, FIA PNG has outlined how its Responsible Sourcing Policy (RSP) deals with abuses of fishers’ concerns
- Jun 30
Undercurrent News: PNG tuna iFIMS software passes capability test
The online platform allows businesses to verify whether software solutions can deliver on their promises of compatibility with the Global...
- Jun 25
DAY OF THE SEAFARER - JUNE 2023
FOR 2023, THE CAMPAIGN WILL LOOK AT SEAFARERS' CONTRIBUTION TO PROTECTING THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT, IN LINE WITH THE WORLD MARITIME THEME...
- Jun 19
Torres Strait Rock Lobster Fishery: MSC chain of Custody workshop
FIA PNG in collaboration with the specialized consultancy organization, Seafoodmatter, is continuously delivering a workshop on traceability
- May 17
FIA PNG purse seine tuna fishery - The largest global tuna source of MSC- Certified Tuna
The Fishing Industry Association of Papua New Guinea (FIA PNG) is delighted to share that we have undergone a strict, exhaustive, and...
- Apr 6
Participating Company Compliance 2nd Party Audit Report by FIA PNG:Marine Litter & Fishing Gear 2022
As part of our RSP commitment to improving the sustainability of the Papua New Guinea tuna fisheries, we continue auditing on annual...
- Mar 15
FIA PNG obtained the recognition to their good decent working and living conditions onboard
In February 2023, another project milestone was achieved by our members and associates, independent and third-party recognition of the...
- Feb 8
MSC chain of Custody workshop
The Fishing Industry Association (PNG) Inc., (FIA PNG), in collaboration with the specialized consultancy organization, Seafoodmatter, is...
- Jan 28
Labour Standards on Fishing Vessels Regional Workshop
Labour Standards on Fishing Vessels Regional Workshop
- Jan 20
Manta’s release by the FIA PNG tuna fleet F/V Chenille
We are increasing the awareness of Mantas’ importance in the marine ecosystem and their vital role in the marine food chain.
- Dec 2, 2022
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
- Nov 25, 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.
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