The Tuvalu Fisheries Authority has introduced the Fisheries Management Regulations 2025, a comprehensive framework designed to strengthen the management, conservation, and sustainable use of the nation’s fisheries resources. These regulations align Tuvalu with regional and international commitments while ensuring that marine resources continue to support livelihoods, food security, and economic development. A Structured Approach to […]
The Tuvalu Fisheries Authority (TFA) wishes to inform stakeholders and the public that an Exemption to the Fish Aggregating Device (FAD) Closure 2026 has been approved following the decision of the Ordinary Board Meeting 2/2026 and made under Section 20(4) of the Fisheries Management Regulations (2025). The exemption will come into effect from 1 July […]
The Tuvalu Fisheries Authority (TFA) invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill one (1) vacancy on the Fisheries Authority Board as an Independent Director. This vacancy arises following the resignation of an Independent Director. Applications are open to candidates from within Tuvalu and internationally. Role and Selection Criteria Independent Directors are selected […]
The Tuvalu Fisheries Authority (TFA) wishes to inform stakeholders and the public that, under Section 6(5) of the Fisheries Management Act 2025, the Board has declared two foreign fishing vessels as Domestic Based Foreign Fishing Vessels for the period 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026. This declaration supports the development of Tuvalu’s tuna industry […]
The Board of the Tuvalu Fisheries Authority (TFA) has formally issued a Domestic Based Foreign Fishing Vessel Declaration under section 6(5) of the Fisheries Management Act 2025. In exercising its powers under the Act, the Board has determined that the vessels listed below will operate in Tuvalu under approved charter arrangements and will make a […]
Laws, Regulations and other Instruments applying to Fisheries in Tuvalu: Tuvalu Fisheries Management Act Fisheries Management Regulations 2025 Maritime Zones Act Revised Edition Declaration of Archipelagic Baselines Revised Edition Declaration of Territorial Sea Baselines Revised Edition Declaration of the Outer Limits of the Territorial Sea Revised Edition Declaration of the Outer Limits of […]
LN 5.20 Coronavirus Protection Measures 2020 LN 6.20 SOE Regulation – The Management & Minimisation of the impact of coronavirus Regulation 2020 LN 7.20 Designation Order (Chairmanship) LN 8.20 Rationing of Basic Food Commodities Order LN 9.20 Designation of Quarantine Areas Order LN 10.20 Grant Exemptions to essential Public Service LN 11.20 – Order Designate […]
The Tuvalu Fisheries Department TFD organized a consultation with stakeholders together with the help from the Forum Fisheries Agency FFA, to put in place a crewing policy and regulation. Mr Mike Betty the new Fisheries Adviser, Mr Isala Tito Isala the TFD legal officer and Mr Tion Nabau with Leonard Rodwell, consultants from FFA facilitated […]
The National Fishing Corporation of Tuvalu (NAFICOT), owned by the Government of Tuvalu signed a Joint Venture (JV) agreement with Sajo Industries of Korea and O Yang Fishing Industry (also from Korea) on the 29th of July 2017 at the Funafuti Lagoon Hotel in Tuvalu. The Joint Venture agreement was signed by the Honourable Dr […]
The Tuvalu Fisheries Department (TFD) organised a consultation with the Funafuti community, Fale Kaupule, Kaupule, Funafuti Fishermen’s Association and outer island leaders on monitoring and management of coastal reef fisheries. The meeting ran for one and a half days, on the 23rd and 24th February 2017 at Tausoa Lima in Funafuti. The meeting was part […]