🌊The Blue Atlantic Forum continues in Baiona 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

This week we are in Alicante with Member States & the @ec.europa.eu to strengthen cooperation on #RiskAssessment — one of the key pillars of the EU Fisheries Control Regulation. Together, we’re building a more effective & harmonised #FisheriesControl system.🌊 #WeAssist #Cooperation

In Turku, together with Baltic #FisheriesControl authorities, @ec.europa.eu & @frontex.bsky.social for a 2-day workshop on demersal & pelagic fisheries. 🎯 Focus: innovation, selectivity, & cooperation under the #BalticSea #JDP — towards more sustainable & compliant fisheries. 🌊⚓ #WeAssist

🌍 Our Executive Director @susan-steele.bsky.social attended the Vigo Global Summit 2025, where leaders and experts discussed the global challenges shaping our future — from geopolitics to sustainability. 🤝 Thank you to Zona Franca de Vigo for the invitation and for hosting this inspiring event.

🌍 Strengthening regional cooperation to combat #IUUFishing at the 16th Conference of Ministers of the Fisheries Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea (FCWC/CPCO) — a key forum for advancing sustainable fisheries governance in the region. #WASOP #WeAssist #FisheriesControl #CapacityBuilding

🤝 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

🎙️“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

New #RTC alert! 🎣⛔️ A Real-Time Closure has been established by Denmark in the Skagerrak, #NorthSea, starting tomorrow until 02 December 2025, including. More information here👉 bit.ly/3LfFzuB #SustainableFisheries

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

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

📍 At the Port of Mindelo, our Executive Director, @susan-steele.bsky.social , and Head of Unit 3, Mario Santos, joined the Portuguese Secretary of State for Fisheries to mark the conclusion of the inspector exchange under the #WASOP project. #OceanGovernance #IUUfishing #EUandCaboVerde

New #RTC alert! 🎣⛔️ A Real-Time Closure has been established by Denmark in the #NorthSea, starting tomorrow until 26 November 2025, including. More information here👉 bit.ly/3LfFzuB #SustainableFisheries

The EU-funded #WASOP programme has kicked off in Mindelo! EFCA supports Ocean Governance efforts to fight #IUU fishing through joint operations, inspector training & legal support across West Africa. With @fao.org @expertisefrance.bsky.social @IUCN @ecowas_cedeao @CSRP2016 @fcwccpco.bsky.social 🎣

🚀 #WatchLive: Tonight we have the launch of the #Copernicus Sentinel-1D satellite on Ariane 6 flight #VA265. Tune in from 20:35 GMT/21:35 CET on #ESAwebTV2 to watch live. 📺 watch.esa.int More details👇 @cnes.fr @euspa.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu @thalesaleniaspace.bsky.social @transport.esa.int

🚀 Ready to make the most of #Sentinel1D We’re looking forward to using its outputs to strengthen EFCA’s fisheries monitoring and control activities in EU and international waters. 🌐🐟

Ahead of the official #WASOP kick-off, operational activities are already underway in West Africa 👮‍♂️🌍 Fisheries inspectors from Cabo Verde, Spain & Portugal are exchanging expertise to strengthen fisheries control & build a foundation for more effective & sustainable management. EU-funded project

Last week in Ostend, Union inspectors from #NorthSea Member States joined us for a full-immersion workshop on #FisheriesControl. From policy to practice— we covered it all. ⚓📚 Thank you to all inspectors who contributed to this valuable exchange. 👏 #WeAssist

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📰New #PressRelease EFCA’s Administrative Board adopts its Work Programme and Budget and renews the mandate of the Executive Director for a second mandate 🔗Read more: www.efca.europa.eu/en/Press-rel... @susansteele.bsky.social

Behind the Scenes: Coordinating #JDPs We hosted experts from #NorthSea & #Baltic at our Coordination Centre: 📊Planned next year’s actions 📝Fixed inspection data gaps 🎓Explored EFCA e-learning ⚓Visited OPV Ocean Protector Sustainable fisheries start with coordinated action. #WeAssist

New #RTC alert! 🎣⛔️ A Real-Time Closure has been established by Denmark in the Skagerrak, #NorthSea, starting tomorrow until 12 November 2025, including. More information here👉 bit.ly/3LfFzuB #SustainableFisheries

🌊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

📍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

📍 Copenhagen | #NACGF Summit — strengthening cooperation on maritime safety & security in the #NorthAtlantic. We joined the Fisheries Enforcement Working Group and — together with @emsa-eu.bsky.social & @frontex.bsky.social — announced the Greening Award Initiative 2026.🌱 👉 bit.ly/4hfLwZ1

📘 Our 2024 Year in Review is out! 💪 45,734 inspections 🎣 2,609 officials trained 🌊 7 Joint Deployment Plans 🤝 Cooperation with EU & international partners Read more 👉 bit.ly/434z8FF #FisheriesControl #WeAssist #CommonFisheriesPolicy

🌎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.🎣

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

📊New Guidelines on Risk Assessment Methodology on Fisheries Compliance The updated methodology supports improved, transparent, risk-based #FisheriesControl across the EU — helping focus efforts where they’re most needed.🌊 🔗http://bit.ly/3KLjqZD #WeAssist #CFP

Welcome to the delegation from Guinea-Bissau, led by the Director-General for Industrial Fisheries. We presented EFCA’s main activities, with a focus on our work in the region & our support to the international dimension of the Common Fisheries Policy. 🌊 #FisheriesControl

🎣#Conxemar2025 is now open in #Vigo! This international fair by @ConxemarOficial is a great meeting point for stakeholders across the fisheries sector — and we’re here together with #EUMOFA and @EU_MARE . If you’re attending, drop by Hall 6 — we look forward to seeing you! 👋

📍Tema, Ghana EFCA joins the launch of the EU-funded West Africa Sustainable Ocean Programme (#WASOP) with @EUinGhana, @FCWC_CPCO & Ghana’s Fisheries Ministry. We’ll support Monitoring, Control & Surveillance efforts to fight IUU fishing & strengthen ocean governance.🌍

New #RTC alert! 🎣⛔️ A Real-Time Closure has been established by Denmark in the #NorthSea, until 22 October 2025, including. More information here👉 bit.ly/3LfFzuB #WeAssist #SustainableFisheries

A warm welcome to our new #BlueBook trainees! 👋 We’re delighted to introduce: Emilia Marika Silvina Maria Consuelo Jan Over the next 5 months, they will bring fresh perspectives, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to our mission. ℹ️bit.ly/3p8UEow

MMO ADRIA SARex/ POLex/ COMex 2025 is on! With Croatia, Italy, Slovenia, EMSA and Frontex to test preparedness in: 🛟Joint Search & Rescue (SAR) ops 🌊Coordinated pollution response 📚SAR planning training 🔗Info exchange via CISE Strengthening safety, cooperation, & resilience across the Adriatic.

Operation LAKE targeted organised crime trafficking endangered glass eels. EFCA supported it by fostering cooperation between Fisheries & Law Enforcement communities. Together, we must continue strengthening efforts to ensure EU waters remain a source of life — not exploitation. 🚫 #IUU #WeAssist

Happy #WorldMaritimeDay! 🌊 Protecting our ocean is more than a task—it’s our shared responsibility. #OurOcean #WeAssist @ec.europa.eu @imohq.bsky.social @fao.org

🚢 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

Celebrating 10 years of Copernicus! 🪐 This EU space programme has been a game-changer for border management, providing timely and accurate data and Frontex is proud to be a part of Copernicus’s journey 🔭 #copernicus #EUSpace #innovati

Copernicus Security Services are key to EFCA operations. We were glad to join SatCen, @europol.europa.eu & @eu_eeas in the panel on space-based services during the 10 Years of Copernicus event at @frontex.bsky.social — an unique opportunity to share perspectives across key implementation areas. #IUU

🌊 #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

🤝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

🌊 We joined the launch of the new ocean patrol vessel “Duque de Ahumada” of the Spanish Guardia Civil in Vigo. Our Executive Director congratulated the Spanish authorities on this new vessel, which will reinforce maritime surveillance & the fight against illegal activities. 👏

Fisheries control doesn’t stop at Europe’s shores 🌍 We support compliance with EU fisheries rules in the outermost regions too. 📍Today in Las Palmas, our Executive Director @susan-steele.bsky.social presented EFCA's work at the @CC_RUP & @MarketAC_EU General Assembly. #WeAssist #IUU

🐟Last week, coordination took center stage! We met with the steering groups for: 🔹#NorthSea 🔹#NAFO–#NEAFC 🔹#WesternWaters 🔹#BalticSea With Member States & the @ec.europa.eu we: 📌 Reviewed 2025 deployments 📌 Set priorities for 2026 #JointDeploymentPlans #WeAssist #FisheriesControl

#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

#ThisWeek at our HQ! 🗣️Member State risk & control experts joined us for the annual #Mediterranean & #EasternAtlantic regional risk assessment under the framework of the Joint Deployment Plan. Its outcomes will guide the prioritisation of #FisheriesControl activities for 2026.

🌍Final stop in Rome: the Global #CoastGuard Summit begins, co-chaired for the first time by Italy & Japan EFCA joins 120+ countries to discuss AI, ocean preservation & shared maritime challenges. 🤝Global challenges call for global solutions— and stronger #cooperation at sea. #CGGS

🌊 Today at the Mediterranean Coast Guard Functions Forum in Rome A space for real exchange & joint action in the Med. 🗣️ “Fish don’t see borders — that’s why coast guard cooperation across the Mediterranean is essential.” — Susan Steele, EFCA Executive Director #WeAssist

🚨#COASTEX SHARK 2025 kicked off from Civitavecchia! We joined Italy & other MS with our vessel #OceanSentinel, alongside @emsa-eu.bsky.social & @frontex.bsky.social, for a multipurpose exercise at sea. Scenarios? Illegal fishing, search & rescue, pollution response — all in one coordinated drill.