PNG FIA Marine Steward Council Scheme (MSC) – Biggest Achievement by FIA and NFA in 2020
THE FIA MSC PURSUIT The pursuit for MSC certification was originally contemplated and driven by the PNG based fishing industries prior...
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Jan 12, 2021
Papua New Guinea leading on Crew welfare and Social - Labor implementation in the tuna supply chain
In 2018, the Fishing Industry Association (FIA) of Papua New Guinea (PNG) committed to implement and comply with a Responsible Sourcing...
- Oct 23, 2020
- Aug 26, 2020
UCN: PNG maintains fishery observers despite Western Pacific tuna fleet extending suspension
Fishing in PNG courtesy of Seafood matters An article from undercurrentnews states that Oceanian state Papua New Guinea (PNG), in the...
- Aug 18, 2020
FIA/NFA OBSERVER TRAINING WORKSHOP ON FIA MSC SCHEME
A training and awareness workshop on FIA Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) scheme National Fisheries Authority (NFA) observers and PNG...
- Jul 31, 2020
FIA Chairman Calls on NFA to Avoid Political Interference
The Chairman of Fishing Industry Association, Sylvester Pokajam said Politicians should refrain from interfering with the management of...
- Jul 28, 2020
New reports detail threat to Pacific tuna observers, including from COVID-19
The non-governmental organization Human Rights At Sea earlier this month published a report with numerous recommendations to better...
- Dec 9, 2019
Meeting of the WCPO Tuna MSC Alignment Group
The WCPO Tuna MSC Alignment Group provides a mechanism for client groups of fisheries certified and under assessment against the MSC...
- Dec 4, 2019
PNG FIA Social Policy -Labour on Board Review and Audit
PNG FIA in progressing its “Responsible Sourcing Policy (RSP)” commissioned a technical assistance to undertake a social accountability...
- Nov 21, 2019
Remarks by Hon. Wera Mori on RD PNG Fishing Limited
Remarks by Minister for Environment, Conservation and Climate Change, Hon. Wera Mori on RD PNG Fishing Limited The President/Chairman of...
- Nov 21, 2019
RD Fishing Vessel Comes to the Rescue of Drifting Sea fearers Again
On Tuesday 19th November, a four men crew were rescued by FV Dolores 865 after been drifting. They were picked up south of Alim Island in...
- Oct 30, 2019
Launch of China Market Access-Next Course of Action
On Friday 28th October 2019, I attended a briefing session by NFA(PSID) on the above. Summary of the update: • Fisheries Minister had...
- Oct 30, 2019
FIA-PNG: Rebate Scheme Review Consultation
The second industry roundtable consultation on the review of the Rebate Scheme(RBS) was convened at Ela Beach Hotel on the 23 rd October....
- Oct 20, 2019
MSC Assessment: Stage 7- Drafting Client Action Plan-Consultation-18th October 2019
A joint FIA/NFA consultation meeting was held at the NFA’s Habour side office on Friday 18th October to review the draft Client Action...
- Oct 12, 2019
PNG FIA Participated at the 7th Meeting of the Pacific-EU EPA
PNG Fishing Industry Association (FIA) was invited as one of PNG’s non-state actor to participate in the Consultation on the...
- Oct 12, 2019
PNG FIA Responsible Sourcing Policy- Marine Litter & Fishing Gear (Ghost)Management Practices
PNG Fishing Industry Association (FIA) convened its first workshop on Marine Litter & Fishing Gear (Ghost) Management Practices in Lae on...
- Aug 23, 2019
An introduction to Fishing Industry Association (PNG) Inc. commitment to sustainable fisheries
The Fishing Industry Association (PNG) Inc., committed to support sustainable fisheries and domestic industries is supported by the PNG...
- Jul 28, 2019
Business PNG – Episode 03 | Season 11, 2019
The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission met in Hawaii, United States for the commissions 15th Tuna meetings. Representatives...
- Jul 23, 2019
Climate change linked to PNG fishing losses
Papua New Guinea's fisheries sector is losing out because climate change is driving fish away from its waters, PNG's Fishing Industry...
- Jul 23, 2019
(FIA) fishery announcement for the full assessment against the MSC fishery standard
The Fishing Industry Association (FIA) fishery announcement for the full assessment against the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) fishery...
