Tag: IUU fishing

  • IOR states go for patrol ships

    Nations acquiring new vessels to counter piracy and other maritime crimes. Indian Ocean states place faith in patrol ships Stephen Spark Several Indian Ocean littoral states are acquiring maritime patrol […]

  • Fisheries Crime: Bridging the Gap

    ‘Fish piracy’ and Illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU) a huge issue. Fisheries Crime: Bridging the Gap Op-Ed by Dr Mary Ann Palma-Robles Fisheries crime is a major and increasingly […]

  • Are OPVs the solution?

    Acquisition of Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) by African states has attracted significant attention. Are offshore patrol vessels the solution to Africa’s maritime threats? Contributor:  James Fahey The acquisition of Offshore […]

  • Australia: Navy to be boosted

    Australian Defence Minister announces key initiatives.  Australia: Maritime Capabilities to be Boosted The Minister for Defence David Johnston today announced the first set of key initiatives in the Abbott Government’s […]

  • Joint global efforts to stop IUU fishing

    International Seafood Sustainability Foundation on IUU fishing and vessel registration schemes Joint global efforts to stop IUU fishing International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) president Susan Jackson considers the improvement of […]

  • Nigerian Navy receives 3 patrol vessels

    The Nigerian Navy has taken a delivery of three patrol boats to checkmate crimes Navy takes delivery of 3 patrol vessels from US, China …Arrests 38 illegal fishing vessels in four […]

  • Pakistan Looks to IUU Fishing

    Considering the overexploiting of fisheries resources in Pakistan, speakers highlighted the need for taking appropriate management measures Steps urged for effective management of fisheries resources Karachi—Considering the overexploiting of fisheries […]