Based in Vigo, Spain 🚢🌊
Find out more: efca.europa.eu
Iosif uses VMS, e-logs, net counters, and handheld scales to make his work faster, smarter, and more precise.
🎥 Discover how he helps keep fishing fair and sustainable.
#MeetTheInspectors #FisheriesControl
Iosif uses VMS, e-logs, net counters, and handheld scales to make his work faster, smarter, and more precise.
🎥 Discover how he helps keep fishing fair and sustainable.
#MeetTheInspectors #FisheriesControl
Combining regional expertise, coordinated action, & advanced monitoring tools.
Technology + teamwork = effective and uniform #FisheriesControl.
Combining regional expertise, coordinated action, & advanced monitoring tools.
Technology + teamwork = effective and uniform #FisheriesControl.
In the south of Italy,
💻 he monitors fishing activity and
🛰️ uses drones to detect illegal landings, supporting enforcement on the ground.
He calls EFCA’s support “key” for growing as an inspector.
#MeetTheInspectors #FisheriesControl
In the south of Italy,
💻 he monitors fishing activity and
🛰️ uses drones to detect illegal landings, supporting enforcement on the ground.
He calls EFCA’s support “key” for growing as an inspector.
#MeetTheInspectors #FisheriesControl
A new Real-Time Closure has been established by Belgium in the #NorthSea.
🗓️ until 26 December 2025 at midnight.
More information here ℹ️ bit.ly/4hi14u6
#FisheriesControl
A new Real-Time Closure has been established by Belgium in the #NorthSea.
🗓️ until 26 December 2025 at midnight.
More information here ℹ️ bit.ly/4hi14u6
#FisheriesControl
The #BalticSea Advisory Council joined us to discuss 20+ years of EFCA in the region and for a hands-on look aboard the Ocean Protector.
From the 2007 first scheme to today’s Baltic Joint Deployment Plan, cooperation keeps getting stronger.
#FisheriesControl #BSAC
The #BalticSea Advisory Council joined us to discuss 20+ years of EFCA in the region and for a hands-on look aboard the Ocean Protector.
From the 2007 first scheme to today’s Baltic Joint Deployment Plan, cooperation keeps getting stronger.
#FisheriesControl #BSAC
From vessel inspections to coastal patrols, his work adapts to changing weather and operational needs — sometimes requiring duty on weekends or holidays to ensure effective #FisheriesControl in the #BalticSea.
#MeetTheInspectors
From vessel inspections to coastal patrols, his work adapts to changing weather and operational needs — sometimes requiring duty on weekends or holidays to ensure effective #FisheriesControl in the #BalticSea.
#MeetTheInspectors
They also visited the Ocean Protector and met the multinational team soon heading on mission.
Thank you for joining #EFCA20 !
#BalticSea
They also visited the Ocean Protector and met the multinational team soon heading on mission.
Thank you for joining #EFCA20 !
#BalticSea
Our Executive Director leads a panel with Finland, Poland & Lithuania on #FisheriesControl in the Baltic & priorities for the next 20 years.
Meanwhile, Our #OceanProtector has sailed to Gdynia with a joint team of Estonian and Polish inspectors.
#BalticSea #WeAssist
Our Executive Director leads a panel with Finland, Poland & Lithuania on #FisheriesControl in the Baltic & priorities for the next 20 years.
Meanwhile, Our #OceanProtector has sailed to Gdynia with a joint team of Estonian and Polish inspectors.
#BalticSea #WeAssist
Topic: EFCA work programme 2026 – objectives and priorities for the year ahead
📷 Watch live: bit.ly/4owCQ2v
#FisheriesControl #WeAssist
Topic: EFCA work programme 2026 – objectives and priorities for the year ahead
📷 Watch live: bit.ly/4owCQ2v
#FisheriesControl #WeAssist
🎥 Discover his perspective in this new #MeetTheInspectors video.
#EFCA20 #SustainableFisheries
🎥 Discover his perspective in this new #MeetTheInspectors video.
#EFCA20 #SustainableFisheries
Her work at sea brings together national experience & European cooperation to protect our maritime resources and support sustainable fisheries.
🎥Watch her story in the new #MeetTheInspectors video.
#EFCA20
Her work at sea brings together national experience & European cooperation to protect our maritime resources and support sustainable fisheries.
🎥Watch her story in the new #MeetTheInspectors video.
#EFCA20
For aspiring fisheries inspectors, his story shows why this profession is more than a job—it’s a mission.
🎥 Watch now
#MeetTheInspectors #EFCA20
For aspiring fisheries inspectors, his story shows why this profession is more than a job—it’s a mission.
🎥 Watch now
#MeetTheInspectors #EFCA20
We asked inspectors from across Europe to share their experiences.
🎥 Their voices are coming soon. Stay tuned!
#EFCA20 #MeetTheInspectors
We asked inspectors from across Europe to share their experiences.
🎥 Their voices are coming soon. Stay tuned!
#EFCA20 #MeetTheInspectors
The latest #OceanSentinel patrol — with inspectors from Cyprus, Greece, Malta & Italy — has wrapped up after weeks of coordinated work across the Levant, Aegean & Ionian Seas.
Joint work, shared procedures — real cooperation at sea.📸Below.
#FisheriesControl #WeCoordinate
The latest #OceanSentinel patrol — with inspectors from Cyprus, Greece, Malta & Italy — has wrapped up after weeks of coordinated work across the Levant, Aegean & Ionian Seas.
Joint work, shared procedures — real cooperation at sea.📸Below.
#FisheriesControl #WeCoordinate
Discover how EFCA was founded, the regulations that shaped its mission, why Vigo became our home, & how Joint Deployment Plans transformed cooperation at sea.🌊⚓
Explore the story
👉 www.efca.europa.eu/en/EFCA20
#EFCA20 #FisheriesControl #WeAssist
Discover how EFCA was founded, the regulations that shaped its mission, why Vigo became our home, & how Joint Deployment Plans transformed cooperation at sea.🌊⚓
Explore the story
👉 www.efca.europa.eu/en/EFCA20
#EFCA20 #FisheriesControl #WeAssist
Topics included:
📘Legal framework
🎣Harmonised inspection procedures
🤝Exchange of experiences with NAFO landing inspections
#FisheriesControl #WeAssist
Topics included:
📘Legal framework
🎣Harmonised inspection procedures
🤝Exchange of experiences with NAFO landing inspections
#FisheriesControl #WeAssist
Show your vision for sustainable oceans!🌊
🏆 Win a trip to EFCA HQ in Vigo + visit our patrol vessel
📅 Deadline: 9 Jan 2026
📩 Send your 1–2 min video to social-media@efca.europa.eu
Full rules👉https://bit.ly/3XyJydv
#SustainableFisheries
Show your vision for sustainable oceans!🌊
🏆 Win a trip to EFCA HQ in Vigo + visit our patrol vessel
📅 Deadline: 9 Jan 2026
📩 Send your 1–2 min video to social-media@efca.europa.eu
Full rules👉https://bit.ly/3XyJydv
#SustainableFisheries
A source of employment.
A way of life.
The sea provides all of this—and much more. 🌊
At the heart of our mission is the commitment to #SustainableFisheries.
Here’s to a thriving, sustainable, and nourishing future for all fisheries.
#WorldFisheriesDay
A source of employment.
A way of life.
The sea provides all of this—and much more. 🌊
At the heart of our mission is the commitment to #SustainableFisheries.
Here’s to a thriving, sustainable, and nourishing future for all fisheries.
#WorldFisheriesDay
More info 👉 bit.ly/3LfFzuB
A big thank-you to the inspectors & crew!
Working together for #SustainableFisheries ⚓🐟
#WeCoordinate
More info 👉 bit.ly/3LfFzuB
A big thank-you to the inspectors & crew!
Working together for #SustainableFisheries ⚓🐟
#WeCoordinate
Our #OceanProtector has completed a new mission with Danish & EFCA inspectors, covering 🇫🇷, 🇧🇪, 🇳🇱, 🇩🇪, & 🇩🇰 waters including the Skagerrak.
🔹 Controls in MPAs & Real-Time Closure zones
🔹 Last-haul catch inspections
🔹 Demersal fisheries control
Our #OceanProtector has completed a new mission with Danish & EFCA inspectors, covering 🇫🇷, 🇧🇪, 🇳🇱, 🇩🇪, & 🇩🇰 waters including the Skagerrak.
🔹 Controls in MPAs & Real-Time Closure zones
🔹 Last-haul catch inspections
🔹 Demersal fisheries control
Our Executive Director, together with fisheries inspectors from Cyprus, Greece, Italy & Malta, welcomed Greek authorities on board the #OceanSentinel— showcasing EFCA’s operational support to Member States under the #CommonFisheriesPolicy.
Our Executive Director, together with fisheries inspectors from Cyprus, Greece, Italy & Malta, welcomed Greek authorities on board the #OceanSentinel— showcasing EFCA’s operational support to Member States under the #CommonFisheriesPolicy.
Where? #WesternWaters 🌊
This time, an Estonian inspector joined our crew to support joint control operations.
Each patrol strengthens trust, cooperation, and effective #FisheriesControl across Europe’s seas.⚓
#WeCoordinate #JDP
Where? #WesternWaters 🌊
This time, an Estonian inspector joined our crew to support joint control operations.
Each patrol strengthens trust, cooperation, and effective #FisheriesControl across Europe’s seas.⚓
#WeCoordinate #JDP
The latest edition of our leaflet is now available!
👉 Check it out on our website: bit.ly/3v2LBs5
Also available in Spanish!
#FisheriesControl #WeAssist
The latest edition of our leaflet is now available!
👉 Check it out on our website: bit.ly/3v2LBs5
Also available in Spanish!
#FisheriesControl #WeAssist
Our Executive Director took part in today’s session on “Los retos de la sostenibilidad en la gestión de la economía azul”, sharing EFCA’s work on sustainable fisheries & cooperation in #FisheriesControl across the Atlantic.
#BAF
@susan-steele.bsky.social
Our Executive Director took part in today’s session on “Los retos de la sostenibilidad en la gestión de la economía azul”, sharing EFCA’s work on sustainable fisheries & cooperation in #FisheriesControl across the Atlantic.
#BAF
@susan-steele.bsky.social
Together, we’re building a more effective & harmonised #FisheriesControl system.🌊
#WeAssist #Cooperation
Together, we’re building a more effective & harmonised #FisheriesControl system.🌊
#WeAssist #Cooperation