Our Executive Director @susan-steele.bsky.social opened #EFCA20 celebrations by thanking our host city & honouring those who laid EFCA’s foundations.
From a small start to a key player in EU & global #FisheriesControl — 20 years of growing impact, working for sustainability at sea.🌊 #WeAssist #IUU
From a small start to a key player in EU & global #FisheriesControl — 20 years of growing impact, working for sustainability at sea.🌊 #WeAssist #IUU
April 24, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Our Executive Director @susan-steele.bsky.social opened #EFCA20 celebrations by thanking our host city & honouring those who laid EFCA’s foundations.
From a small start to a key player in EU & global #FisheriesControl — 20 years of growing impact, working for sustainability at sea.🌊 #WeAssist #IUU
From a small start to a key player in EU & global #FisheriesControl — 20 years of growing impact, working for sustainability at sea.🌊 #WeAssist #IUU
We are grateful for the visit and the continued trust of EU and national institutions.
Together, we’re working for more effective, fair, and transparent #FisheriesControl across EU waters.
#WeAssist #EFCA20
Together, we’re working for more effective, fair, and transparent #FisheriesControl across EU waters.
#WeAssist #EFCA20
July 11, 2025 at 7:13 AM
We are grateful for the visit and the continued trust of EU and national institutions.
Together, we’re working for more effective, fair, and transparent #FisheriesControl across EU waters.
#WeAssist #EFCA20
Together, we’re working for more effective, fair, and transparent #FisheriesControl across EU waters.
#WeAssist #EFCA20
👀Eyes in the sky for our oceans!🌊
Drones are now a key tool in fisheries monitoring — offering real-time, cost-effective, & safer surveillance at sea.
At EFCA, they help us:
✅ Detect possible illegal activities
✅ Monitor remote areas
✅ Support safer inspections
#FisheriesControl #WeAssist #EFCA20
Drones are now a key tool in fisheries monitoring — offering real-time, cost-effective, & safer surveillance at sea.
At EFCA, they help us:
✅ Detect possible illegal activities
✅ Monitor remote areas
✅ Support safer inspections
#FisheriesControl #WeAssist #EFCA20
April 16, 2025 at 3:07 PM
👀Eyes in the sky for our oceans!🌊
Drones are now a key tool in fisheries monitoring — offering real-time, cost-effective, & safer surveillance at sea.
At EFCA, they help us:
✅ Detect possible illegal activities
✅ Monitor remote areas
✅ Support safer inspections
#FisheriesControl #WeAssist #EFCA20
Drones are now a key tool in fisheries monitoring — offering real-time, cost-effective, & safer surveillance at sea.
At EFCA, they help us:
✅ Detect possible illegal activities
✅ Monitor remote areas
✅ Support safer inspections
#FisheriesControl #WeAssist #EFCA20
As #EMD2025 is about to start in Cork, we're getting ready!🌊
Tomorrow, we open one of our 3 patrol vessels to the public!👀
A special event for a special year — #EFCA20. Proud to showcase our key role coordinating fisheries inspections at sea!
#WeCoordinate #OceanGuardian
Tomorrow, we open one of our 3 patrol vessels to the public!👀
A special event for a special year — #EFCA20. Proud to showcase our key role coordinating fisheries inspections at sea!
#WeCoordinate #OceanGuardian
May 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
As #EMD2025 is about to start in Cork, we're getting ready!🌊
Tomorrow, we open one of our 3 patrol vessels to the public!👀
A special event for a special year — #EFCA20. Proud to showcase our key role coordinating fisheries inspections at sea!
#WeCoordinate #OceanGuardian
Tomorrow, we open one of our 3 patrol vessels to the public!👀
A special event for a special year — #EFCA20. Proud to showcase our key role coordinating fisheries inspections at sea!
#WeCoordinate #OceanGuardian
Pleased to open our doors once again in Funchal to welcome @DGPM_Portugal, the Regional Directorate for Fisheries of Madeira, & other Portuguese authorities aboard our #OceanProtector.
Strengthening already strong ties with maritime authorities across Europe as part of our 20th anniversary. #EFCA20
Strengthening already strong ties with maritime authorities across Europe as part of our 20th anniversary. #EFCA20
June 4, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Pleased to open our doors once again in Funchal to welcome @DGPM_Portugal, the Regional Directorate for Fisheries of Madeira, & other Portuguese authorities aboard our #OceanProtector.
Strengthening already strong ties with maritime authorities across Europe as part of our 20th anniversary. #EFCA20
Strengthening already strong ties with maritime authorities across Europe as part of our 20th anniversary. #EFCA20
We’re in Malta this week — hosting visits aboard our patrol vessel #OceanSentinel, supporting joint #FisheriesControl in the #Mediterranean.
One of EFCA stops across EU sea basins in 2025, showcasing our operational footprint as part of our 20th anniversary.
#EFCA20
One of EFCA stops across EU sea basins in 2025, showcasing our operational footprint as part of our 20th anniversary.
#EFCA20
June 19, 2025 at 4:23 PM
We’re in Malta this week — hosting visits aboard our patrol vessel #OceanSentinel, supporting joint #FisheriesControl in the #Mediterranean.
One of EFCA stops across EU sea basins in 2025, showcasing our operational footprint as part of our 20th anniversary.
#EFCA20
One of EFCA stops across EU sea basins in 2025, showcasing our operational footprint as part of our 20th anniversary.
#EFCA20
Key topics included:
🔹 Observer safety
🔹 Tech integration (EM, AI, drones)
🔹 Harmonisation
🔹 Climate change
🔹 Funding models
We’ll keep coordinating the REM WG to support consistent REM implementation EU-wide.
#EFCA20 #REM #FisheriesMonitoring #WeAssist
🧵(3/3)
🔹 Observer safety
🔹 Tech integration (EM, AI, drones)
🔹 Harmonisation
🔹 Climate change
🔹 Funding models
We’ll keep coordinating the REM WG to support consistent REM implementation EU-wide.
#EFCA20 #REM #FisheriesMonitoring #WeAssist
🧵(3/3)
May 26, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Key topics included:
🔹 Observer safety
🔹 Tech integration (EM, AI, drones)
🔹 Harmonisation
🔹 Climate change
🔹 Funding models
We’ll keep coordinating the REM WG to support consistent REM implementation EU-wide.
#EFCA20 #REM #FisheriesMonitoring #WeAssist
🧵(3/3)
🔹 Observer safety
🔹 Tech integration (EM, AI, drones)
🔹 Harmonisation
🔹 Climate change
🔹 Funding models
We’ll keep coordinating the REM WG to support consistent REM implementation EU-wide.
#EFCA20 #REM #FisheriesMonitoring #WeAssist
🧵(3/3)
Celebrating 20 years of EFCA in Limassol
High-level discussions on the future of #FisheriesControl in the #Mediterranean — and a visit to our OPV Ocean Sentinel with the Commissioner, Cyprus’ Minister, & MS reps.
Strong partnerships at sea & on shore!
#EFCA20 #WeAssist #CFP
High-level discussions on the future of #FisheriesControl in the #Mediterranean — and a visit to our OPV Ocean Sentinel with the Commissioner, Cyprus’ Minister, & MS reps.
Strong partnerships at sea & on shore!
#EFCA20 #WeAssist #CFP
November 10, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Celebrating 20 years of EFCA in Limassol
High-level discussions on the future of #FisheriesControl in the #Mediterranean — and a visit to our OPV Ocean Sentinel with the Commissioner, Cyprus’ Minister, & MS reps.
Strong partnerships at sea & on shore!
#EFCA20 #WeAssist #CFP
High-level discussions on the future of #FisheriesControl in the #Mediterranean — and a visit to our OPV Ocean Sentinel with the Commissioner, Cyprus’ Minister, & MS reps.
Strong partnerships at sea & on shore!
#EFCA20 #WeAssist #CFP
🎬 Behind the scenes!
We’re almost ready to kick off the EFCA 20th anniversary — with everyone who makes our mission at sea possible. 🌊
#EFCA20
We’re almost ready to kick off the EFCA 20th anniversary — with everyone who makes our mission at sea possible. 🌊
#EFCA20
April 23, 2025 at 7:29 PM
🎬 Behind the scenes!
We’re almost ready to kick off the EFCA 20th anniversary — with everyone who makes our mission at sea possible. 🌊
#EFCA20
We’re almost ready to kick off the EFCA 20th anniversary — with everyone who makes our mission at sea possible. 🌊
#EFCA20
🚢 Live from our #OceanGuardian at #EuropeanMaritimeDay — curious kids exploring, learning about fisheries control and what life onboard is like for our inspectors. 👩✈️🐟
Visitors of all ages are discovering EFCA’s mission up close 🌊🛥️
#EFCA20 #EMD2025
Visitors of all ages are discovering EFCA’s mission up close 🌊🛥️
#EFCA20 #EMD2025
May 23, 2025 at 12:06 PM
🚢 Live from our #OceanGuardian at #EuropeanMaritimeDay — curious kids exploring, learning about fisheries control and what life onboard is like for our inspectors. 👩✈️🐟
Visitors of all ages are discovering EFCA’s mission up close 🌊🛥️
#EFCA20 #EMD2025
Visitors of all ages are discovering EFCA’s mission up close 🌊🛥️
#EFCA20 #EMD2025
Finally on Bluesky!
We’re the European Fisheries Control Agency.
Our mission? We work to ensure a high, uniform & effective level of control, inspection & compliance with the EU fisheries rules. 🎣🌍
This year, we celebrate 20 years of cooperation for sustainable fisheries! 🎉 #EFCA20
We’re the European Fisheries Control Agency.
Our mission? We work to ensure a high, uniform & effective level of control, inspection & compliance with the EU fisheries rules. 🎣🌍
This year, we celebrate 20 years of cooperation for sustainable fisheries! 🎉 #EFCA20
April 1, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Finally on Bluesky!
We’re the European Fisheries Control Agency.
Our mission? We work to ensure a high, uniform & effective level of control, inspection & compliance with the EU fisheries rules. 🎣🌍
This year, we celebrate 20 years of cooperation for sustainable fisheries! 🎉 #EFCA20
We’re the European Fisheries Control Agency.
Our mission? We work to ensure a high, uniform & effective level of control, inspection & compliance with the EU fisheries rules. 🎣🌍
This year, we celebrate 20 years of cooperation for sustainable fisheries! 🎉 #EFCA20
🚢 We kicked off #EFCA20 aboard our operational vessel — a floating school and symbol of EFCA’s mission for effective EU #FisheriesControl.
Where junior inspectors train, Member States exchange expertise, and cooperation takes shape at sea. 🎓🌊
#WeAssist #SustainableFisheries
Where junior inspectors train, Member States exchange expertise, and cooperation takes shape at sea. 🎓🌊
#WeAssist #SustainableFisheries
April 24, 2025 at 12:32 PM
🚢 We kicked off #EFCA20 aboard our operational vessel — a floating school and symbol of EFCA’s mission for effective EU #FisheriesControl.
Where junior inspectors train, Member States exchange expertise, and cooperation takes shape at sea. 🎓🌊
#WeAssist #SustainableFisheries
Where junior inspectors train, Member States exchange expertise, and cooperation takes shape at sea. 🎓🌊
#WeAssist #SustainableFisheries
🤝 Our Advisory Board met today!
We gathered with representatives from the 11 Advisory Councils to exchange views on the agency’s work programme and priorities.
Their insights help shape our mission for sustainable and effective #FisheriesControl. 🌊
#SustainableFisheries #EFCA20
We gathered with representatives from the 11 Advisory Councils to exchange views on the agency’s work programme and priorities.
Their insights help shape our mission for sustainable and effective #FisheriesControl. 🌊
#SustainableFisheries #EFCA20
April 23, 2025 at 2:44 PM
🤝 Our Advisory Board met today!
We gathered with representatives from the 11 Advisory Councils to exchange views on the agency’s work programme and priorities.
Their insights help shape our mission for sustainable and effective #FisheriesControl. 🌊
#SustainableFisheries #EFCA20
We gathered with representatives from the 11 Advisory Councils to exchange views on the agency’s work programme and priorities.
Their insights help shape our mission for sustainable and effective #FisheriesControl. 🌊
#SustainableFisheries #EFCA20
🌊 Save the date!
On 15 August, join us for an open ship event in Esbjerg Harbour! 🚢
Come aboard EFCA’s #OceanProtector and the Danish flagship Nordsøen to learn more about fisheries control in action — from the North Sea to the North Atlantic & more.
#EFCA20 #WeCoordinate
On 15 August, join us for an open ship event in Esbjerg Harbour! 🚢
Come aboard EFCA’s #OceanProtector and the Danish flagship Nordsøen to learn more about fisheries control in action — from the North Sea to the North Atlantic & more.
#EFCA20 #WeCoordinate
August 7, 2025 at 2:29 PM
🌊 Save the date!
On 15 August, join us for an open ship event in Esbjerg Harbour! 🚢
Come aboard EFCA’s #OceanProtector and the Danish flagship Nordsøen to learn more about fisheries control in action — from the North Sea to the North Atlantic & more.
#EFCA20 #WeCoordinate
On 15 August, join us for an open ship event in Esbjerg Harbour! 🚢
Come aboard EFCA’s #OceanProtector and the Danish flagship Nordsøen to learn more about fisheries control in action — from the North Sea to the North Atlantic & more.
#EFCA20 #WeCoordinate
🎙️“The Mediterranean is vital to Europe’s blue economy and biodiversity.” — @susan-steele.bsky.social , EFCA ED
With the #MediterraneanPact paving the way for closer collaboration, EFCA’s role will be more crucial than ever in ensuring a level playing field & safeguarding our seas.
#EFCA20
With the #MediterraneanPact paving the way for closer collaboration, EFCA’s role will be more crucial than ever in ensuring a level playing field & safeguarding our seas.
#EFCA20
November 11, 2025 at 11:34 AM
🎙️“The Mediterranean is vital to Europe’s blue economy and biodiversity.” — @susan-steele.bsky.social , EFCA ED
With the #MediterraneanPact paving the way for closer collaboration, EFCA’s role will be more crucial than ever in ensuring a level playing field & safeguarding our seas.
#EFCA20
With the #MediterraneanPact paving the way for closer collaboration, EFCA’s role will be more crucial than ever in ensuring a level playing field & safeguarding our seas.
#EFCA20
📍 Tomorrow in Esbjerg!
We’re opening the doors of the #OceanProtector and Nordsøen for a joint open ship event. Come discover how EU and Danish inspectors work together for sustainable fisheries. ⚓
🕒 16:30–18:30
📍 Østre Dokkaj, Esbjerg Harbour
#EFCA20 #EUinDK
We’re opening the doors of the #OceanProtector and Nordsøen for a joint open ship event. Come discover how EU and Danish inspectors work together for sustainable fisheries. ⚓
🕒 16:30–18:30
📍 Østre Dokkaj, Esbjerg Harbour
#EFCA20 #EUinDK
August 14, 2025 at 1:57 PM
📍 Tomorrow in Esbjerg!
We’re opening the doors of the #OceanProtector and Nordsøen for a joint open ship event. Come discover how EU and Danish inspectors work together for sustainable fisheries. ⚓
🕒 16:30–18:30
📍 Østre Dokkaj, Esbjerg Harbour
#EFCA20 #EUinDK
We’re opening the doors of the #OceanProtector and Nordsøen for a joint open ship event. Come discover how EU and Danish inspectors work together for sustainable fisheries. ⚓
🕒 16:30–18:30
📍 Østre Dokkaj, Esbjerg Harbour
#EFCA20 #EUinDK
Thank you to all the speakers who marked #EFCA20 with us — on site or from afar!
Your words echoed our core values: cooperation, trust & a shared commitment to #SustainableFisheries.
🎣“Fisheries inspectors are the backbone of enforcement efforts, ensuring day-to-day compliance”— Charlina Vitcheva.
Your words echoed our core values: cooperation, trust & a shared commitment to #SustainableFisheries.
🎣“Fisheries inspectors are the backbone of enforcement efforts, ensuring day-to-day compliance”— Charlina Vitcheva.
April 24, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Thank you to all the speakers who marked #EFCA20 with us — on site or from afar!
Your words echoed our core values: cooperation, trust & a shared commitment to #SustainableFisheries.
🎣“Fisheries inspectors are the backbone of enforcement efforts, ensuring day-to-day compliance”— Charlina Vitcheva.
Your words echoed our core values: cooperation, trust & a shared commitment to #SustainableFisheries.
🎣“Fisheries inspectors are the backbone of enforcement efforts, ensuring day-to-day compliance”— Charlina Vitcheva.
👥 We were honoured to welcome Commissioner Costas Kadis for his first visit to our vessel – joined by our Executive Director @susan-steele.bsky.social, @EU_MARE's Director-General and EU & Irish authorities.
#EFCA20 #EMD2025 @ec.europa.eu
#EFCA20 #EMD2025 @ec.europa.eu
May 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
👥 We were honoured to welcome Commissioner Costas Kadis for his first visit to our vessel – joined by our Executive Director @susan-steele.bsky.social, @EU_MARE's Director-General and EU & Irish authorities.
#EFCA20 #EMD2025 @ec.europa.eu
#EFCA20 #EMD2025 @ec.europa.eu
🗓️ Tomorrow at 15:00 (Cork time):
Don’t miss our #EFCA20 special panel on
🎙️ “20 Years of Uniform and Effective Control and Inspection”
📺 We'll share the livestream so everyone can join, from Cork and beyond!
#FisheriesControl
Don’t miss our #EFCA20 special panel on
🎙️ “20 Years of Uniform and Effective Control and Inspection”
📺 We'll share the livestream so everyone can join, from Cork and beyond!
#FisheriesControl
May 22, 2025 at 4:03 PM
🗓️ Tomorrow at 15:00 (Cork time):
Don’t miss our #EFCA20 special panel on
🎙️ “20 Years of Uniform and Effective Control and Inspection”
📺 We'll share the livestream so everyone can join, from Cork and beyond!
#FisheriesControl
Don’t miss our #EFCA20 special panel on
🎙️ “20 Years of Uniform and Effective Control and Inspection”
📺 We'll share the livestream so everyone can join, from Cork and beyond!
#FisheriesControl
If you're in #Cork for #EMD2025, don't miss this opportunity, as @ec.europa.eu is celebrating 🎏 the 20th anniversary of @efca-eu.bsky.social 🥂 #EFCA20!
As #EMD2025 is about to start in Cork, we're getting ready!🌊
Tomorrow, we open one of our 3 patrol vessels to the public!👀
A special event for a special year — #EFCA20. Proud to showcase our key role coordinating fisheries inspections at sea!
#WeCoordinate #OceanGuardian
Tomorrow, we open one of our 3 patrol vessels to the public!👀
A special event for a special year — #EFCA20. Proud to showcase our key role coordinating fisheries inspections at sea!
#WeCoordinate #OceanGuardian
May 22, 2025 at 7:15 AM
If you're in #Cork for #EMD2025, don't miss this opportunity, as @ec.europa.eu is celebrating 🎏 the 20th anniversary of @efca-eu.bsky.social 🥂 #EFCA20!
🔴 LIVE NOW at #EMD2025 : EFCA session on 20 years of uniform and effective control and inspection
📺 Watch ⤵️
bit.ly/3YUhhiv
With Fisheries authorities and experts from all over Europe.
#EFCA20
📺 Watch ⤵️
bit.ly/3YUhhiv
With Fisheries authorities and experts from all over Europe.
#EFCA20
May 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🔴 LIVE NOW at #EMD2025 : EFCA session on 20 years of uniform and effective control and inspection
📺 Watch ⤵️
bit.ly/3YUhhiv
With Fisheries authorities and experts from all over Europe.
#EFCA20
📺 Watch ⤵️
bit.ly/3YUhhiv
With Fisheries authorities and experts from all over Europe.
#EFCA20
🤝 Big questions, thoughtful answers at our #EMD2025 panel!
We discussed:
🔹Challenges inspectors face on the ground
🔹The added value of EU cooperation through EFCA
🔹How to strengthen #FisheriesControl over the next 20 years
📸 Meet the people behind the mission.
#EFCA20
We discussed:
🔹Challenges inspectors face on the ground
🔹The added value of EU cooperation through EFCA
🔹How to strengthen #FisheriesControl over the next 20 years
📸 Meet the people behind the mission.
#EFCA20
May 23, 2025 at 4:17 PM
🤝 Big questions, thoughtful answers at our #EMD2025 panel!
We discussed:
🔹Challenges inspectors face on the ground
🔹The added value of EU cooperation through EFCA
🔹How to strengthen #FisheriesControl over the next 20 years
📸 Meet the people behind the mission.
#EFCA20
We discussed:
🔹Challenges inspectors face on the ground
🔹The added value of EU cooperation through EFCA
🔹How to strengthen #FisheriesControl over the next 20 years
📸 Meet the people behind the mission.
#EFCA20
Today we are delighted to join our colleagues and friends in our sister EU Agency, @efca-eu.bsky.social, as they mark their 20th anniversary!
Many congratulations to Executive Director Susan Steele and all our EFCA colleagues on this milestone anniversary!
#EFCA20
Many congratulations to Executive Director Susan Steele and all our EFCA colleagues on this milestone anniversary!
#EFCA20
April 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Today we are delighted to join our colleagues and friends in our sister EU Agency, @efca-eu.bsky.social, as they mark their 20th anniversary!
Many congratulations to Executive Director Susan Steele and all our EFCA colleagues on this milestone anniversary!
#EFCA20
Many congratulations to Executive Director Susan Steele and all our EFCA colleagues on this milestone anniversary!
#EFCA20