#FisheriesControl
We recently brought together Member States in Madrid to discuss scientific approaches to catch composition sampling of unsorted small pelagics — advancing cooperation between control and scientific experts.

#EFCA #FisheriesControl #SustainableFisheries
November 10, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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We took part for the 2nd year at #SIPA2025 in Oran, alongside Algerian authorities.

➡️Strengthened cooperation under the #BlueEconomy Programme and the #RESUP project.
🎯Goal: to enhance fisheries governance and sustainability in #Algeria.

#FisheriesControl #WeAssist 🌍
L’ #EFCA était présente pour la 2ᵉ année au #SIPA2025 à Oran, aux côtés des autorités algériennes.

➡️Coopération renforcée dans le cadre du #ProgrammeEconomieBleue et du projet #RESUP.

🎯Objectif : renforcer la gouvernance et la durabilité de la pêche en #Algérie.

#PêcheDurable #ContrôleDesPêches
November 11, 2025 at 1:39 PM
🌎Supporting the @fao.org Port State Measure Agreement #PSMA training at our premises & Coordination Centre in Vigo.

We presented EFCA cooperative model for #FisheriesControl, with a special focus on our projects in Africa, to participants from 15 countries.

Training together to fight #IUUfishing.🎣
October 15, 2025 at 2:25 PM
EFCA’s first course for Member States' Trainers is in full swing🎓

20 participants from 9 EU countries gathered in Málaga to strengthen their skills as trainers in #FisheriesControl.

The 4-day course covered prep, facilitation, assessment, & feedback — more sessions to follow!

#TrainingExcellence
October 14, 2025 at 2:55 PM
🤝Today, our team, led by our Executive Director, welcomed the Dutch Inspector General at our premises.

We presented EFCA’s activities with a focus on:
🔹The #NorthSea #JointDeploymentPlan
🔹Training and capacity building
🔹EFCA Operational Assets

#FisheriesControl #WeAssist
September 19, 2025 at 3:14 PM
#MMO Adria 2025 is underway

Led by EFCA, in close cooperation with Italy, Croatia, Slovenia, @emsa-eu.bsky.social & @frontex.bsky.social, the MMO strengthens #EUCoastGuard cooperation to:

🔹Protect the marine environment
🔹Enhance #FisheriesControl
🔹Support cross-border operations

📰 bit.ly/3VdZoZP
September 15, 2025 at 1:10 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
April 24, 2025 at 2:43 PM
📍Madeira | Western Waters Joint Deployment Plan workshop

28 inspectors from 🇧🇪 🇩🇰 🇪🇸 🇮🇪 🇱🇹 🇱🇻 🇳🇱 🇵🇱 🇵🇹 joined us to share expertise, tackle challenges, & align fisheries control operations across EU waters.

#Training together for harmonised #FisheriesControl.

#WeAssist
October 17, 2025 at 2:48 PM
📢 New EFCA guidelines out now!

Explore the technical standards for Remote Electronic Monitoring (#REM) to support #FisheriesControl & the landing obligation ( #LO) across the EU 🎣📹

🔗 www.efca.europa.eu/en/content/t...

#CommonFisheriesPolicy #WeAssist
May 20, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Future policymakers in the making!🎓

A pleasure to host @uvigo.bsky.social Public Administration students — diving into EFCA’s mission as the EU agency for #FisheriesControl, working for the sustainability of our fisheries.🌊

Also explored EU career opportunities for the next generation!

#BlueBook
April 10, 2025 at 10:35 AM
🚢 Our #OceanProtector joined the #REPMUS25 exercise off Setúbal to test advanced monitoring tech.

📡 RPAS deployed with Portuguese authorities
🎯 Training on fisheries inspection goals
🛟 Focus on safer team operations

#Innovation + cooperation = better #FisheriesControl 🌊

#MaritimeUnmmanedSystems
September 24, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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
July 11, 2025 at 7:13 AM
👀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
April 16, 2025 at 3:07 PM
⛴️ Our #OceanSentinel hosted #FisheriesControl officers from Malta, Italy & Türkiye.

In cooperation with Türkiye’s fisheries authority, we coordinated a patrol in the Central #Mediterranean to inspect live #BluefinTuna fisheries under the #ICCAT Joint Scheme of International Inspection.
June 30, 2025 at 3:14 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
June 19, 2025 at 4:23 PM
#DidYouKnow?

🌍 From orbit to ocean: EFCA uses Earth Observation (#EO) to support #FisheriesControl across the EU & beyond.

We scan the oceans from space to detect, monitor & investigate — also in remote areas when no patrol vessels or airplanes are around. 🛰️🌊

#CopernicusEU
July 17, 2025 at 3:03 PM
📍Helsinki: Regional Risk Assessment Workshops for the #NorthSea & #BalticSea #JDP

Together with MS & @EU_MARE experts, we focused on:
1⃣Risk methodology
2⃣Fishery analysis
3⃣Treatment measures
All to better plan inspections & address priority risks.
#WeAssist #FisheriesControl
June 10, 2025 at 2:38 PM
In Esbjerg, we brought together Danish, German, and Dutch authorities for a regional event on the future of #FisheriesControl in the #NorthSea.

At the panel, we reflected on how EFCA has assisted Member States over the past two decades, & looked ahead to how it might evolve over the next 20 y.
August 20, 2025 at 8:55 AM
🌊Patrolling the Adriatic with inspectors from Italy, Croatia, Montenegro & Albania aboard our #OceanSentinel under the #GFCM international inspection scheme.

A clear example of operational collaboration between EU & non-EU partners to strengthen #FisheriesControl in the Mediterranean.
#WeCoordinate
October 21, 2025 at 3:14 PM
📍 Madrid last week: we held a Regional Risk Assessment workshop with experts from the #SouthWesternWaters, addressing key risks for pelagic & demersal stocks in the area.

Part of our ongoing work to identify inspection priorities & prepare the 2026 #JointDeploymentPlans.
#FisheriesControl #WeAssist
July 10, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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
November 10, 2025 at 5:12 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
April 24, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Yesterday, we met with the NAFO/NEAFC Steering Group🌊

🔍Reviewed #JointDeploymentPlan reports
🗓️Started planning for the 2026 #JDP

Working to strengthen implementation of NAFO & NEAFC Recommendations & Control Schemes.

#NorthEastAtlantic #NorthWestAtlantic #FisheriesControl
June 11, 2025 at 2:20 PM
🌊 #OceanGuardian on patrol in NAFO!

Weeks at sea brought hurricanes, storms & fog — but safety always comes first while ensuring effective #FisheriesControl. 🐟

👏 Thanks to our inspectors & crew for their dedication!

#WeCoordinate #CommonFisheriesPolicy
September 22, 2025 at 8:46 AM
🚨Action at sea. Cooperation in motion.

On patrol in the #NorthWesternWaters with Irish & Belgian inspectors — checking mesh sizes, last hauls, verifying compliance with the #CFP.

#WeCoordinate. They deliver.

👏Thanks to all inspectors for the great work at sea!

🎥 #FisheriesControl #OceanGuardian
June 11, 2025 at 9:09 AM