Three Tuvalu Fisheries Authority officers participate in regional training to strengthen seafood safety, quality assurance and export readiness. The Tuvalu Fisheries Authority (TFA) is strengthening its technical capacity as part of its ongoing efforts to help Tuvalu meet the requirements for accessing the European Union (EU) seafood market. Three TFA officers are attending the National […]
The Tuvalu Fisheries Authority (TFA), through the New Zealand-funded Tuvalu Fisheries Support Programme Phase 3 (TFSP3), invites suitably qualified and experienced consulting firms to submit proposals for a Dark Vessel Detection Exercise in Tuvalu’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and adjacent high seas areas. The exercise aims to strengthen fisheries surveillance by using satellite-based technology to […]
The Tuvalu Fisheries Authority (TFA), through the New Zealand-funded Tuvalu Fisheries Support Programme Phase 3 (TFSP3), invites suitably qualified and experienced firms or individual consultants to submit quotations to deliver a governance training programme for the Authority’s eight-member Board of Directors. The training aims to strengthen the Board’s governance capacity and improve its understanding of […]
Operation & Development officers of the TFD delivered sea safety grab bags to 25 Funafuti fishing boat owners, as well as conducting inspections and refresher training for grab bags on the first day, Monday 28th November. Training on fishing techniques, namely mid-water trolling, was delivered on the second day, Tuesday 29th November this week at […]
The Lofeagai community developed their understanding of Artisanal FADs and their importance, facilitated by officers of the Departments of Fisheries and Meteorology, yesterday evening 22 February 2022, at the Lofeagai Community Hall. 3 officers conducted the workshop. Pafini Fepuali Fisheries Operation & Development officer presented what is a FAD and its importance. Nelly Seniola Senior […]
7 new community fisheries officers have been recruited by the TFD to manage and develop community fisheries in each of Tuvalu’s main outer islands. The seven new CFOs and the island that will be their work base, are: Panapa Tofiga – Nanumea Ielemia Kapua – Nanumaga Savelio Kaveni – Niutao Sione Tepaa – Nui Amoga […]
Over 30 Tuvalu observers were trained in electronic-reporting (e-reporting) utilizing the iFIMS Observer app on tablets last week. Herman Kisokau, a staff member of the iFIMS Inc. from PNG, led the zoom training. The zoom session lasted the full week. Currently, Tuvalu observers use paper worksheets to gather their data while onboard at work. Their […]
Tuvalu Technical Adviser on the Observer Programme, Manoi Kutan and Gagati Falaima, Acting Coordinator of Observers, have been working to strengthen the National Observer Programme through a train the trainer programme with lead assessors. The introduction to the training was held last week. The National Observer Program in Tuvalu TVNOP has over 70 observers but […]
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) […]
The Tuvalu Fisheries Department (TFD), implementing the Tuvalu Fisheries Support Programme (TFSP), is seeking quotations from suitably qualified and experienced consultants for the design and delivery of an introductory course in longline fishing operations at the Tuvalu Maritime Training Institute (TMTI). The course will be for experienced Tuvaluan seamen who are recruited to work as […]