IKASAVEA Training Empowers Outer Island Data Collectors and Fisheries Officers for Enhanced Data Collection

March 9, 2024 Matelina Stuart Coastal, Uncategorized CFO, Coastal Fisheries, Data Collector, IKASAVEA, PEUMP, SPC, TFD, Tuvalu Fisheries Department

In a significant step towards advancing fisheries data collection practices, a comprehensive IKASAVEA application training was conducted over a two-week period in the Tuvalu Fisheries Conference Room. The training, facilitated by FAME-SPC Officers Sebastian and Hannah, accompanied by the Coastal Consultant, Aimee, catered to Outer Island Data Collectors, Community Fisheries Officers, and Fisheries Officers. The […]

Request for Expressions of Interest: Recruiting Agents for Fishing Crew

February 5, 2024February 5, 2024 Matelina Stuart Vacancies Administration, Fisheries Department, TFD, Tuvalu Fishing Crew, Tuvalu Flag vessels

Tuvalu Fisheries Department, on the instructions of the Cabinet, is seeking expressions of interest from Tuvaluan national companies to take on the role of agents to recruit Fishing Crew on Tuvalu flag purse seiners. There are at least 30 positions available for fishing crew for contracts of one year or more. If the initial placements […]

Tuvalu leads the way in ensuring safe and fair fishing: A GLOBAL CALL TO ACTION

December 14, 2023 Matelina Stuart Admin FFA, Fisheries Department, ILO, SIDS, TFD, Tuna, UN, WCPFC20

In a celebration of commitment to the rights and welfare of fishing crews, Tuvalu stole the spotlight at the WCPFC 20 conference in Rarotonga. Acknowledging the commendable efforts of the Commission, Tuvalu stands shoulder to shoulder with fellow members, voicing support and sharing strides taken to safeguard the rights of those toiling in its Exclusive […]

Tuvalu and Korea Strengthen Ties with Historic Fisheries Cooperation and Aid Project

November 7, 2023 Matelina Stuart Admin, Uncategorized Fisheries Department, Funafuti, Observers, ODA Project, Projects, Republic of Korea, TFD

Funafuti, Tuvalu – A momentous celebration took place last week as Tuvalu and Korea joined hands to commemorate their long-standing and mutually beneficial cooperation, particularly in the flourishing fisheries sector. This historic partnership, rooted in trust and friendship, has been a cornerstone of both nations’ prosperity. Korean fishing vessels have been a common sight in […]

Ten Tuvaluan Crew Members Graduate as Purse Seine Experts

October 6, 2023October 6, 2023 Matelina Stuart Uncategorized Administration, Fisheries Department, Jobs, Operation & Development, Purse Seine Crew, TFD, TFSP2, TMTI

In a significant step towards bolstering its domestic fishing industry and providing employment opportunities for its citizens, Tuvalu Maritime Training Institute (TMTI) and the Tuvalu Fisheries Department (TFD) jointly celebrated the graduation of ten local Tuvaluans as purse seine crew members. This achievement aligns with Tuvalu Fisheries’ primary objectives of nurturing opportunities for Tuvaluan fishing […]

Closed: Vacancy Advertisement: 2 Community Fisheries Officer

September 14, 2023October 4, 2023 Matelina Stuart Vacancies Fisheries Department, Jobs, TFD, TFSP2

Are you passionate about fisheries and eager to make a difference in your community? The TFSP2 project under the Tuvalu Fisheries Department is recruiting two Community Fisheries Officers to work in Niutao and Nukufetau. If you have a strong educational background or seaman training experience and are dedicated to enhancing fisheries management in your home […]

Tuvalu Takes Bold Steps to Access Lucrative EU Fish Market

September 6, 2023September 6, 2023 Matelina Stuart Admin Economic, EU Market, FFA, Fisheries Department, New Zealand, TFD, TFSP2

In a significant development for Tuvalu’s fishing industry, the country has taken critical steps to secure a spot on the European Union (EU) market. Two key initiatives have been launched recently, marking a substantial leap forward for the nation’s aspirations to boost its economic prospects. From August 7th to 18th, 2023, the Institute of Applied […]

INVITATION FOR QUOTATION

June 30, 2023 Matelina Stuart Admin, Operations & Development Fisheries Department, New Zealand, Operation & Development, TFD, TFSP2

The TFSP2 project wishes to buy the following sea safety equipment for the Fisheries Grab Bag Programme: 50 ACR ResQlink PLBs 84 Cobra 500 handheld VHF radios 57 Garmin GPS73 Hand Held GPS For supply by DHL to Funafuti, Tuvalu. For further information please Click on the provided link to download the attached request for quotes: […]

Tuvalu Fisheries on the move to establish the Tuvalu Fisheries Authority

June 9, 2023 Matelina Stuart Admin Administration, Consultant, Fisheries, Fisheries management, Management, Manaui II, New Zealand, TFD, TFSP2

In the last three weeks, six fisheries officers visited each of Tuvalu’s outer islands to speak with the local populations about the proposed Tuvalu Fisheries Authority Bill, which would govern the management and future development of the marine resources in our nation. The Manaui II, a department research vessel, carried the six-person team. The open […]

Application for Tuvalu Fisheries Observers

June 7, 2023 Matelina Stuart Oceanic, Vacancies Fisheries Department, Jobs, Observers, Oceanic, TFD

The Tuvalu Fisheries Department will be conducting a 5 weeks Fisheries Observer Basic Training Course from the 02nd October to 03rd November this year, 2023. Fisheries Observers work aboard commercial fishing vessels, where they are the eyes and ears of our Tuvalu Government. They collect biological and compliance data that assists scientists, fisheries enforcement officers […]