Fishing

Pacific Rejects Unfair Fishing Deal

Adam Wolfenden, Deputy Coordinator of Pacific Network on Globalisation (PANG), criticized the proposed text for letting large-scale distant water fishing fleets off the hook from cutting their subsidies. He emphasized that such a proposal undermines accountability for global overfishing.

Festive season fishing tournament launched

First is the JT fishing festive season tournament that was launched on the 4th of December by the member for Moresby South Justin Tkachenko.

A total of 52 boats have been registered to take part in the tournament.

The tournament is a lead-up competition to other festive season tournaments and activities that will take place in the village.

The tournament will begin this Friday and end on Saturday.

When officiating the tournament, Tkachenko said this competition aims to bring the community together through sports this festive season.

Ilakini explains status of fishing policy

This was highlighted during a MoU signing for a Joint Venture Fishing Company to be established in Madang approximately four years from now.

The MoU signing took place between the state and the RD Corporation in Port Moresby on Friday 14th July, 2023.

With plans currently underway for the establishment of the biggest fishing business that will create employment and ensure fish is process within the country, question is are we ready given the non-existence of the fishing domestication policy.

Lae MP applauds fishing club

This year, from March 31st to April 9th, the Lae Game Fishing Club hosted the 46th GFA PNG National Game Fishing Titles attracted anglers and boats from Port Moresby, Rabaul, Kimbe, Madang and as far as Australia to Lae.

The nine-day challenge provided an opportunity for visitors to not just troll their lines in the waters of Morobe but also experience their hospitality and cultures, and what Lae and its people have to offer in terms of business and tourism.

EU warns Taiwan over Pacific fishing

The EU issued the 'yellow card' after a pirate tuna vessel was busted fishing in Papua New Guinea waters by the NGO three weeks ago.

This means Taiwan, which has the biggest fishing fleet in the Pacific, may face European sanctions and import bans if changes aren't made.

An oceans campaigner for Greenpeace, Karly Thomas, says Taiwan has too many boats flying its flag with too little control.

Plan to ensure Australian fisheries remain best managed in world

Senator Colbeck said the 2015–2020 Strategic Plan represents an evolution in the way the FRDC invests in research, outlines a new focus based on three key national priorities, and empowers stakeholders.

“The Plan aims to drive change to benefit Australia’s fishing and aquaculture sectors more broadly. It will ensure these sectors continue to have excellent performance in environmental sustainability as well as business productivity and profitability,” Senator Colbeck said.

Momentum gathers for international agreement to combat rogue fishing

Growing numbers of countries are ratifying an international agreement to combat illegal fishing, fueling interest in how best to implement the instrument.

Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing is estimated to strip between $10 billion and $23 billion from the global economy, and its impacts undermines the way fish stocks are managed to make it a double concern around the world.

The Latest on missing teens: Mothers hold out hope

Speaking Tuesday on NBC's "Today" show, Pamela Cohen says she believe her son, Perry Cohen and his friend Austin Stephanos are "doing everything they can to stay afloat." The 14-year-olds have been missing since Friday when they took a 19-foot boat into the Atlantic to fish.