Andrew Carryer

11 Nov
2016

New Eligibility Standards for Vessel ID Numbers Will Help Fight Illegal Fishing

Source and Author: Pew Charitable Trust Smaller fishing vessels can now be given unique IMO numbers

10 Nov
2016

International ocean governance: EU’s contribution for safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed oceans

Source & Author: EU Commission The global ocean economy is estimated at €1.3 trillion. Climate change, poverty and food security are some of the global challenges that can be effectively addressed, if oceans are better protected and sustainably managed.

10 Nov
2016

Indonesia, China to jointly combat fish poaching

Source & Author: Antaranews.com Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Susi Pudjiastuti said her ministry is planning to cooperate with China to overcome illegal fishing by Chinese citizens in Indonesian waters.

10 Nov
2016

Somali crack down secures 65 000 USD fine for illegal fishing

Source: Stop Illegal Fishing Author: Sally Frankcom The owners of the Greko 1 have agreed a 65 000 USD settlement to the Federal Government of Somalia for illegal fishing in Somali waters.

7 Nov
2016

Cooperation is key to securing maritime security in the Indian Ocean

Source: The Conversation Author: Sam Bateman Maritime security is a major challenge for the poorer coastal and island countries of the Indian Ocean Region. In particular those that have large zones of maritime jurisdiction. The Indian Ocean is the world’s third largest ocean. It has an area of around 73.5 million square kilometres. Unlike the Pacific […]

7 Nov
2016

Satellite, cellular technology starting to catch up to IUU scofflaws

Source: SeafoodSource Author: Cliff White Technological advancements in satellite and cellular technology are being brought to bear in the international fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, enabling greater levels of surveillance and policing in the vast – and previously mostly lawless – open ocean.

4 Nov
2016

EP delegation expresses appreciation for Thailand’s efforts against IUU fishing

Source & Author: European Parliament News A delegation of the Committee on Fisheries of the European Parliament visited Bangkok over the past week in order to obtain a first-hand experience of Thailand’s achievements in fighting against Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) fishing and in protecting migrant workers employed by the fishing fleet.

2 Nov
2016

The future of tuna catch documentation schemes

Source & Author: Stop Illegal Fishing A new publication, Design Options for the Development of Tuna Catch Documentation Schemes, exploring the nature of catch documentation schemes (CDS) and what they can achieve in global tuna fisheries has been published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). It explores the factors to […]

1 Nov
2016

Satellite watchers busted an illegal fishing vessel, and they’re coming for others around the world

Source: Business Insider UK Author: Gus Lubin The island nation of Kiribati suspected that Marshalls 203 had violated its recently created no-fishing zone, but it didn’t have sufficient proof. That’s where Global Fishing Watch came in.

28 Oct
2016

Commission welcomes first major Marine Protected Area in the Ross Sea as a landmark decision for the Antarctic

Source & Author: European Commission Today, after 5 years of negotiations, the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) agreed to establish a marine protected area (MPA) in the Ross Sea Region – the first major MPA in the history of the Antarctic.