The Government of Tuvalu, through the Tuvalu Fisheries Authority (TFA), has introduced the Tuna Management Plan 2025–2029 to guide the sustainable management of tuna fisheries in Tuvalu’s waters. Tuna remains one of Tuvalu’s most important natural resources, supporting national revenue, employment, food security, and community livelihoods. The new plan provides a strategic framework to ensure […]
The Tuvalu Fisheries Authority is seeking a qualified and motivated person to fill the position of Project Manager under the TFSP3 Project, funded by New Zealand. The successful applicant will work closely with the Fisheries Adviser and will be responsible for supporting the management and implementation of this important fisheries development project. Applicants should have […]
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 […]
The Tuvalu Fisheries Authority (TFA) has received an advance financing from the World Bank/International Development Association (WB/IDA) for the Tuvalu Pacific Islands Regional Oceanscape Program for Economic Resilience (PROPER), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) involve an Individual Consultant to support the project implementation and […]
The Tuvalu Fisheries Authority (TFA) has received an advance financing from the World Bank/International Development Association (WB/IDA) for the Tuvalu Pacific Islands Regional Oceanscape Program for Economic Resilience (PROPER), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) involve an Individual Consultant to support the project implementation and […]
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is seeking qualified candidates to serve as National Aquaculture Specialists in Tuvalu and Kiribati. This position is part of the FAO Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP) project titled “Enhancing the contribution of aquaculture to economic development and food security: bridging key knowledge and technology with local […]
Press Release Launch of FAD Buoy Retrieval and Recycling Project in Tuvalu Funafuti, Tuvalu / Oosterhout, Netherlands – October 2025 Stichting Pacifical Foundation and the Tuvalu Fisheries Authority (TFA) have formally signed an agreement to implement a pioneering FAD Buoy Retrieval and Recycling Program in Tuvalu. The project aims to reduce marine debris, promote sustainable […]
The Tuvalu Fisheries Authority is inviting applications for the following fifteen vacant posts: Deputy Director of Fisheries (Technical) (Click for more Details) Principal Fisheries Officer (Oceanic) (Click for more Details) Fisheries Economist (Click for more Details) Senior Fisheries Officer (VMS & VDS) (Click for more Details) Assistant Fisheries Officer (Oceanic Compliance) (Click for more Details) […]
The Tuvalu Fisheries Authority (TFA), implementing the New Zealand funded Tuvalu Fisheries Support Programme Phase 2 (TFSP2), is seeking quotations for supply of 5 lots of materials and equipment as follows: Lot 1 – Mariculture hatchery supplies Lot 2 – White goods Lot 3 – Building materials Lot 4 – Food processing equipment Lot 5 […]