Yearly Archives: 2016

F & S certified as research organism until 2018

F & S certified as research organism until 2018
The French Ministry in charge of Research and Higher Education just certified the capacities of F & S to conduct Research and Development project in the fisheries sector, and delivered an agreement valid until 2018 included. Beyond the fact that this agreement distinguishes the research expertise of the staff of the company, it provides an…
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Toward a common regional observer scheme in the ATLAFCO region …

Toward a common regional observer scheme in the ATLAFCO region …
In the course of their work to improve the fight against IUU fishing, the 22 ATLAFCO Member States (Coastal States from Morocco to Namibia) have considered the opportunity to create a common system of regional observers that would support boarding of common, single and permanent observers onboard fishing vessels active in areas under jurisdictions and…
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South West Indian ocean Regional Plan for Fisheries Surveillance

South West Indian ocean Regional Plan for Fisheries Surveillance
Since 2007, the Indian Ocean Commission, backed by the European Union, has implemented the Regional Plan for Fisheries Surveillance (PRSP) as part of a regional initiative to fight against IUU fishing. PRSP pools the surveillance officers, patrol vessels and airplanes of the IOC Member countries for regional joint deployment plans. PRSP has also set up…
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