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...
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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
- 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.
- Nov 24, 2022
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, 2022
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, 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 21, 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
- Oct 12, 2022
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, 2022
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 1, 2022
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, 2022
PNG Fishing Industry Association Congratulates Prime Minister Hon. James Marape (MP)
PNG Fishing Industry Association Congratulates Prime Minister Hon. James Marape (MP)
- May 24, 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 11, 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 10, 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 7, 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,...
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