Observer Training Workshop Report – RSP: ResponsibleSourcing Policy
Ireland Province.
As part of our MSC Tuna Fishery certification action plan implementation, our MSC and Sustainability Coordinator, Nialingis Posanau, was invited to do a one-day awareness training workshop with the NFA Regional Observer Program, with new recruits being inducted through a three-month training on ROP PIRFO Program and the Safety Manning regulations for employment at sea.
Nialingis Posanau travelled to the National Fisheries College in Kavieng, New Ireland Province on Monday, 26 th October, 2026, to deliver FIA PNG’s MSC tuna fishery requirements to our recruits. It was unfortunate that she was offloaded by Air Niugini in Kavieng the day before, and so there was limited time to fully facilitate the training materials that were prepared for the training. The training presentation materials were rushed through the PowerPoint slides and the explanation of the slides. Despite that, the presentation topics covered;
1. FIA PNG Responsible Sourcing Policy (RSP)
2. Sustainability (MSC)
3. Marine Litter & Fishing Gear (plastic pollution)
4. Social Responsibility and Crew Welfare (FISH Standard)
5. Traceability
6. Scientific research and innovations
Overall, the impression from the observers who received the training on MSC matters and FIA PNG’s RSP were satisfactorily and even their trainer sent follow up email for the training material. For most of the young men, it was really the first time they learnt about the Marine Stewardship Council fishery standard as a requirement to meet market demands.
FIA PNG acknowledged the National Fisheries Authority through the Observer Manager for giving FIA PNG the opportunity to provide awareness and training to our new recruits to have knowledge in the sustainability and management space and the requirements to meet market access of our tuna.
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