The PNG Fishing Industry Association is heading to Barcelona #SEG 2025! Join us at Booth #1C701 to talk about our Responsible Sourcing Policy (RSP) and the top quality of our tuna products. With the full support of the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) and our holistic approach to fisheries in Papua New Guinea, we're excited to connect with industry leaders, NGOs, authorities, and seafood buyers looking for premium, and responsibly caught tuna. Our COO Marcelo Hidalgo will join our delegation of tuna fleet representatives and tuna processing and exporters representatives. RD fishing and processing Frabelle fishing and processing Trans-Pacific Journey TSP Marine Insdustry Fairwell Fishing IFC tuna processing South Seas Tuna Canning Nambawan tuna processing Majestic Seafood Processing Starcki Venture Fishing Bluecatch fishing https://lnkd.in/estBqwaQ Let’s talk about how traceability, quality, human rights onboard, and sustainability set us apart. See you in Barcelona! Donald Papaol Nialangis Posanau Pacific Community-SPC Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI) Global Dialogue on Seafood Traceability (GDST) Global Seafood Alliance Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) FISH Standard for Crew International Labour Organization FishChoice FishWise WWF-UK MarinTrust Transform Aqorau Global Tuna Alliance Seafoodmatter Seafood Expo Events #SEG2025 SeafoodSource Undercurrent News Global Fishing Watch Conservation Alliance for Seafood Solutions Glenda BARRY
PNG Fishing Industry Association
Fisheries
Port Moresby, Central Province 2,756 followers
Responsible Sourcing Policy for tuna caught in the PNG waters
About us
The FIA association and the PNG fishery includes onshore processing plants in Papua New Guinea (PNG), supported by PNG-flagged vessels and locally-based foreign fishing vessels. The PNG Fishing Industry Association launched in 2017 their Responsible Sourcing Policy (RSP) which includes 5 pillars: marine litter & fishing gear (ghost) management practices, crew welfare & labor onboard improvement, full traceability of the fishing operation & transparency, the sustainability of the PNG fisheries recognized by MSC and support of small & artisanal fisheries. FIA obtained the MSC certification of the tuna fish swimming in the PNG Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and Archipelagic Waters (AW) in May 2020. According to the last tuna fish landing report from the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) in 2018, 395.000 MT of tuna fish were landed in the ports of Wewak, Lae, Mandag, and Rabaul in Papua New Guinea, making PNG the second biggest tuna hub in the Pacific Ocean. FIA has developed a strategic plan (5 years) to ensure the alignment with the SDGs applicable for the tuna fish operation and also to improve the responsible management of the fisheries in order to ensure food security for the next generation and local labor for Papua New Guinea.
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External link for PNG Fishing Industry Association
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- Fisheries
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- 2-10 employees
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- Port Moresby, Central Province
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- Privately Held
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- 1991
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Port Moresby, Central Province, PG
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Our COO Marcelo Hidalgo is in Boston, joining an insightful workshop where experts will delve into the critical challenges and innovative solutions surrounding the implementation of worker voice on fishing vessels led by LRQA. As the seafood industry evolves, leveraging satellite internet constellation technology to increase connectivity at sea has become essential for ensuring the well-being and rights of crew members. The agenda includes introductions to current programs and future aspirations, followed by strategic discussions in breakout groups to identify success factors. The workshop will conclude with collaborative insights from the breakout sessions and an action plan for the next steps. Pacific Community-SPC Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) FISH Standard for Crew Donald Papaol Nialangis Posanau Seafoodmatter
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Join our Chief Operating Officer Marcelo Hidalgo during the Boston Seafood Expo 2025. He will meet our business partners and also will join a discussion panel about: “Navigating Human Rights Due Diligence in Seafood Procurement: Challenges, Best Practices, and Next Steps” He joins Aqua-Spark Corey Peet , FishWise Kelley K. Bell , and Ashley Aarons Oxfam on Monday 17th Check the link https://lnkd.in/ggxpFpBd Donald Papaol Nialangis Posanau Transform Aqorau Pacific Community-SPC Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA)
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We are part of FISH Standard for Crew journey, and we feel proud of this recognition. The rigorous SSCI benchmark process assesses the certification program’s standard, as well as its management and governance, against 140 criterion to ensure it is operating in a credible and transparent manner. FISH is based on ILOC 188 and other ratifications that look after Crew Welfare.
FISH is excited to announce it has successfully completed the SSCI Benchmark process and achieved SSCI recognition! The Consumer Goods Forum Grupo Nueva Pescanova AT-SEA PROCESSORS ASSOCIATION PHOENIX PROCESSOR LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Golden Alaska Seafoods Clearwater Seafoods LP Ocean Choice International Atún Sostenible PNG Fishing Industry Association Iceland Responsible Fisheries Austral Fisheries National Fisheries Institute
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We are proud to be part of Coalition for Fisheries Transparency and welcome to Natural Justice to amplify accountability and transparency in the global fisheries industry
Natural Justice is proud to join Coalition for Fisheries Transparency (CFT) as an affiliate! 🌊 In this advisory role, one of our core goals for the coming years is to support meaningful progress in fisheries transparency. By bringing our legal perspective, we aim to provide guidance to the CFT and its members that advocate for government adoption of stronger fisheries policies through 10 transparency principles of the Global Charter for Fisheries Transparency: https://lnkd.in/eGx7YqYZ. The Global Charter is a set of policy measures that address a lack of transparency in vessel information, fishing activity, and fisheries governance and management to combat illegal fishing and prevent human rights and labor abuses from happening at sea. We look forward to working together to advance/accelerate fisheries transparency and accountability in fisheries governance and management. 🤝🐟 #FisheriesTransparency #SustainableFisheries
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We are glad to welcome back MAJESTIC Seafood in PNG 🇵🇬
PNG:Tuna plant reopening to create thousand of jobs Tuesday, 4 March 2025 Fisheries and Marine Resources Minister Jelta Wong announced that Majestic Tuna Corporation will reopen its tuna processing plant... Read more: https://lnkd.in/gTPB3BZn
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We are always ahead on good practices and responsible sourcing!
Chief Operating Officer at FIA Papua New Guinea | Seafoodmatter Founder & Director | Aquaculture & Fishery advisor
Thank you SeafoodSource, for the coverage Crew Welfare due diligence deserves. I am delighted to read the discussion with FISH Standard for Crew about the PNG Fishing Industry Association Social Accountability on board white paper. There are several tools and instruments to monitor and report Decent working and living conditions onboard, such as government inspections, ratification ILOC 188 – PSMA – STCW-F – FAO; management system implementation based on due diligence, independent third-party certifications, releasing of VMS, worker voice and grievance mechanism, and remediation programs. We, at PNG Fishing Industry Association developed an assurance model where we used and implemented several of these tools. Link: https://lnkd.in/e9CCJ_ac Transform Aqorau Pacific Community-SPC Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) The Nature Conservancy Conservation International International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) INFOFISH
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From 10 to 12 of February 2025, The National Fisheries Authority, PNG Fishing Industry Association and Seafoodmatter joined forces for the first time to deliver ISO19011:2018 training adapted Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Chain of Custody for our Small Scale Fisheries, and an introduction to the MSC Fisheries Standard. More than 20 representatives attended the 3 days workshop, including representatives from the NFA, FIA PNG, Lobster operators, and Mud-Crab operations. Great case studies were discussed Donald Papaol Nialangis Posanau Bonny Barnabas Koke
This week from 10 to 12 of February 2025, Our director Marcelo Hidalgo led a workshop ISO19011:2018 tailored for Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Chain of Custody for Small Scalle Fisheries operators and processors. It also included an introduction of the MSC fishery standard requirements since small-scale fishery representatives from Lobster and Mud Crab from Papua New Guinea attended it. The three (3) days workshop addressed essential information for these processors and fisheries representatives who are seeking to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and responsible sourcing practices. We discuss compliance, certification, understanding the standard, and enhancing skill; follow a management system guidance based on ISO19011:2018 for internal auditors skill.. It was held in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬 Transform Aqorau John Maefiti Donald Papaol Nialangis Posanau Bonny Barnabas Koke Justin Ilakini
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Last week in General Santos, The Philippines 🇵🇭. The Fishing Industry Association of Papua New Guinea in collaboration with TSP Marine Industry for the need to strengthen the links of our business partners and buyers in General Santos, the Philippines; organised a Marine Stewardship Council - MSC fishery and chain of custody standard workshop. The workshop and consultation were attended by more than 40 participants from both the FIA PNG Tuna fishing representatives and the Philippines’ tuna processing and canneries representatives, which was held at the Basil Room, Greenleaf, Hotel in General Santos, Philippines from 5th -6th February. Read the full article on our website: https: //https://lnkd.in/eakkGp-2 Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Seafoodmatter Donald Papaol Nialangis Posanau
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Outcomes from Rome, Italy meeting at FAO in collaboration with International Seafood Sustainability Foundation . This meeting offered a unique opportunity to gain knowledge with experts from the world’s tuna-RFMO, said Hilario Murua, Senior Scientist with ISSF who has been instrumental in promoting the Ecosystem Approach. Exploring progress and challenges together allows us to identify the next steps for operationalising the implementation of EAFM across global tuna fisheries. COMMON OCEANS Tuna Project Marcelo Hidalgo Rhea Moss-Christian Hilario Murua Andrés Arens Hidalgo Summary: https://lnkd.in/e9gYtDGz
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