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The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) foresees gradual transfers of quota from the EU to the UK, as well as rules governing the issuance of fishing authorisations for access of EU vessels to the UK fishing zones. The study prepared at the request of the PECH Committee of the European Parliament aims at quantifying…

Fisheries and aquaculture sectors, as well as ancillary sectors, represent significant economic activities for the different French Overseas territories.  These economic sectors are often pivotal to ensure an economic and social balance, and for territorial development. Representatives of these industries wished to obtain detailed analysis to support the development of a shared vision of the…

Following the entry into force of the FAO Agreement on Port State Measures (PSMA) in 2016, ATLAFCO wished to give a new impetus to its Member States by promoting a regional strategy supporting improvement of the effectiveness and of the efficiency of port controls, to the detriment of those who continue to engage in IUU…

Myanmar has a vibrant fishing and marine aquaculture industry that spans over a 3,000 km coastline. The nation's marine resources are damaged by the inadequacy of implemented management policies, illegal fishing and an administrative management that is no longer aligned with the fisheries sector's needs. As a result of the aforementioned issues, Myanmar wishes to…

Since 2016, F&S is involved in a long-term cooperation with the KfW’s project in support of the Mauritanian Coast Guard (Garde Côte Mauritanienne - GCM). Within the framework of the Phase V of the KfW project, F&S carried out several support missions at the request of GFA, the German company in charge of implementing the…

French Polynesia has jurisdiction over a EEZ of more than 5 million km². Logically, the fisheries sector is considered as an opportunity for growth and economy diversification. F & S experts have been selected by the Local Authorities and by AFD to prepare a master plan for the development of the high-sea longline fishery. This…

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…

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…

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…