Study on the impacts of the Brexit on the fishing opportunities available for EU fishing vessels
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 the impacts of the TCA Continue Reading
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Study on the emissions of greenhouse gas by the French fishing fleet
The French Association of Shipowners in the Fishing sector (UAPF) commissioned F&S for an evaluation of the annual quantities of greenhouse gas (GHG) emitted by the French fishing fleet since 1990. The study funded by France Filière Pêche supported the definition and the implementation of an innovative methodology based on intensity of activities deployed by the different fleet segments. Results Continue Reading
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Feasibility Studies for new Research Vessels
In 2019, the Indonesian research organization LIPI and Agence Française de Développement (AFD) contracted F&S to carry out a feasibility study for the renewing of the Indonesian fleet of Oceanographic Research vessels. The study focused on the rehabilitation of a 55 m vessel, the construction of a new 80 m vessel, the fleet management and the tenders to be launched. Continue Reading
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Economic perspectives for fisheries and aquaculture industries in French overseas territories
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 situation and of a strategy Continue Reading
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Evaluation of fishing agreements concluded between the EU and third countries
The European Union concludes Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreements (SFPA) with third countries. These agreements provide a framework for access of European fishing vessels to the waters of the Coastal State concerned ; and for the pursuit of a partnership to support implementation of its national fisheries sectoral policy. According to the Common Fisheries Policy basic Regulation, each agreement must be Continue Reading
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ATLAFCO Member States towards the harmonisation of port controls
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 fishing despite all measures already Continue Reading
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Myanmar: improving the management framework of the fisheries sector
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 implement a Monitoring, Control, and Continue Reading
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Mauritania: F&S contribution to strengthening of fisheries surveillance
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 project. Works were carried out Continue Reading
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Master Plan for the French Polynesia longline fishery
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 strategic document aims at planning Continue Reading
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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 opportunity for tax rebates for Continue Reading
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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 in the high seas comprised Continue Reading
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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 a regional VMS data exchange Continue Reading
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