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FISHING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
PAPUA NEW GUINEA
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS


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 25, 2023


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
Jun 19, 2023


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...
May 17, 2023


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...
Apr 6, 2023


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...
Mar 15, 2023


MSC chain of Custody workshop
The Fishing Industry Association (PNG) Inc., (FIA PNG), in collaboration with the specialized consultancy organization, Seafoodmatter, is...
Feb 8, 2023


Labour Standards on Fishing Vessels Regional Workshop
Labour Standards on Fishing Vessels Regional Workshop
Jan 28, 2023


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.
Jan 20, 2023


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


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 24, 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


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 12, 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...
Oct 9, 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...
Sep 1, 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


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
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