Refresher training for Funafuti Fishermen: New fishing techniques

February 19, 2020 Matelina Stuart Operations & Development OFCF, Operation & Development, Training

The Tuvalu Fisheries Department (TFD), in collaboration with the Overseas Fishery Cooperation Foundation (OFCF) of Japan, have been providing technical training for local fishermen in Funafuti. Mr Keizo Takahashi, a specialist expert in fishing techniques and post-harvest processing of fish, from OFCF Japan, facilitated this training. Assistance was provided by TFD’s Operations and Development (O&D) […]

Our Organisation: Plans for 2021

February 1, 2020 Matelina Stuart Admin Administration, Coastal, Fisheries Department, Fisheries officer, Oceanic, Operation & Development, PROP, Staff

In 2020 will see some strengthening of the Department’s staffing, reflecting the growing importance and complexity of systems for the oceanic fishery, as well as the growth of the observer programme and transhipment monitoring. We also recognise the need to provide more support for small-scale fisheries management and development. Our 2 inter-island vessels (Tala Moana […]