🎣#RTC alert! A new Real-Time Closure has been established by Denmark in the #NorthSea. 🗓️ until 19 March 2026 at midnight. More information here ℹ️bit.ly/3LfFzuB #FisheriesControl #SustainableFisheries

EFCA at CROSS Étel: deepening cooperation with French fisheries authorities Visited control centres, fish auction and discussed: 💻 Digital innovation in fisheries control 🚤 Joint operations 🎓 Future training opportunities + a live demonstration of the MonitorFish app.

PATROLLING THE SEA 🌊 #OceanProtector in the North Western Waters with Inspection team from Ireland + Estonia + Lithuania working together at sea. Different flags. One mission: 🎣 Fair fishing 🐟 Healthy stocks 🤝 Strong cooperation #WeCoordinate #FisheriesControl

Supporting @guardiacostiera and fisheries authorities in Malta. Hands-on #Training to strengthen #FisheriesControl skills and share best practises. From regional fisheries measures to🌎inspection schemes & real-life scenarios, the focus was on practical work. #WeAssist

“What stood out in our workshop on evidence gathering on fisheries control?” Our participants agreed: learning how other Member States work in real cases is what brings the most value. 🎥 Hear it from the experts. #WeAssist #FisheriesControl

The ECGFF workshop opened in Lisbon this morning, bringing together coast guard authorities, EU institutions and experts, including @efca-eu.bsky.social and @frontex.bsky.social to discuss maritime challenges under the theme: geopolitical shifts and capacity building for coast guard operations.

🗺️WASOP in action | EFCA workshop on #IUUfishing risk mapping Together with the Sub-Regional Fisheries Commission Member States for a dive into risk‑based planning, a key tool to coordinate joint operations. “Risk analysis improves focus and efficiency while optimising resources.” — R. Duarte, EFCA

🤝 SatCen and EFCA have signed an Administrative Arrangement, strengthening cooperation between our agencies in support of EU strategic objectives. The partnership enhances the use of Earth-observation geoint for maritime surveillance & reinforces collaboration and complementarity. 🔗 bit.ly/4tcmgbY

🎣 #RTC alert! A new Real-Time Closure has been established by Belgium 🇧🇪 in the #NorthSea. 🗓️ until 18 February 2026 at midnight. More information here ℹ️http://bit.ly/4qMwspF #FisheriesControl

We welcomed the Director-General & Deputy Director of Portugal’s Directorate-General for Natural Resources, Safety & Maritime Services. Discussions focused on operational cooperation via Joint Deployment Plans, Coast Guard Cooperation, international projects, Chartered Means & Training. #WeAssist

📡 @copernicuseu.bsky.social Sentinel-2 coverage is now extended over #WASOP waters! EFCA requested this enhancement to better support the West Africa Sustainable Ocean Programme — strengthening fisheries monitoring and regional cooperation. Thanks to @esaearth.esa.int ! #OceanGovernance #EO

🇮🇹🤝🇪🇺 We welcomed Vice Admiral Sergio Liardo, Commandant of the @guardiacostiera to EFCA. Great discussion on our strong cooperation in the #Mediterranean — from the #JDP to multipurpose maritime operations and EU Coast Guard work. Together for safer, sustainable seas. 🌊

New year. New priorities. Same mission: fair, safe & sustainable fisheries across the EU. EFCA in 2026: operations at sea, smarter data, international cooperation & innovation.👇 Contributing to the #MediterraneanPact, the #EUOceanPact & #CATCH digitalisation.

⏰ Deadline extended to 9 Feb 2026 More time to submit your video on Life Below Water and share your perspective on sustainable fisheries. 🏆 Win a visit to EFCA in Vigo + patrol vessel tour. 👉 bit.ly/3XyJydv #EFCA20 #VideoContest

New #RTC alert! 🎣⛔️ A Real-Time Closure has been established by Denmark in the #NorthSea, starting tomorrow until 09 January 2026, including. More information here👉 bit.ly/3LfFzuB #SustainableFisheries

Ocean Protector in Estonia ⚓ During its regional deployment, our vessel welcomed Estonian authorities and fisheries inspectors onboard to exchange on fisheries control at sea and on land, marking 20 years of cooperation with EFCA. #FisheriesControl #EUCooperation 🌊

📍 EFCA HQ, Vigo Consellera del Mar, Marta Villaverde, visited to see EFCA in action 🌊 From Joint Deployment Plans to EU Coast Guard tools ⚓ Thank you for the insightful exchange! 🙏 #FisheriesControl #SustainableFisheries

🎥 #MeetTheInspectors “One moment at a desk, the next on a RIB.” Sam’s job? Anything but ordinary. As a fisheries inspector for the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, from checking permits and nets to inspecting the catch, his work keeps fisheries on the right track.

#LastWeek at our HQ 👉 Technical Joint Deployment Group for the #Mediterranean Together with EU Member States, we reviewed this year’s #FisheriesControl activities & planned operations for the year ahead under the #MediterraneanSea Joint Deployment Plan. #WeAssist

🎥 #MeetTheInspectors Lieutenant Ferdinando has served on land, at sea, and in the air during #FisheriesControl missions. From joint operations aboard EFCA patrol vessels to coordinating in Vigo, his career shows how international teamwork shapes the job. Watch it now! #EFCA20

“Technology is now an essential ally in fishing inspections.” 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

🎣 #RTC alert! A new Real-Time Closure has been established by Belgium 🇧🇪 in the #NorthSea. 🗓️ Starting tomorrow until 30 December 2025 at midnight. More information here ℹ️ lv.vlaanderen.be/nieuws/visse... #FisheriesControl

🌊This month: a #BlackSea–specific campaign with experts from Bulgaria & Romania at our Coordination Centre Combining regional expertise, coordinated action, & advanced monitoring tools. Technology + teamwork = effective and uniform #FisheriesControl.

🎥 Today it’s Antonino! 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

🎣 #RTC alert! 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

#EFCA20 in Gdynia wraps up! 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

🎥 Meet Piotr — fisheries inspector in Poland. 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

📍#EFCA20 kicks off in Gdynia 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

#HappeningNow 📢 Debate at the European Parliament Committee on Fisheries with our Executive Director @susan-steele.bsky.social Topic: EFCA work programme 2026 – objectives and priorities for the year ahead 📷 Watch live: bit.ly/4owCQ2v #FisheriesControl #WeAssist

From sunny Cyprus, Michalis gives us a glimpse into #FisheriesControl at the eastern edge of Europe — from planning inspections to tackling the challenge of declining fish stocks. 🎥 Discover his perspective in this new #MeetTheInspectors video. #EFCA20 #SustainableFisheries

Meet Clara, Master of the @guardiacostiera vessel Bruno Gregoretti. 🚢 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

"Life on board is challenging, fast-paced, and unforgettable—just ask Gennaro, Head of Operations on board at @guardiacostiera 🌊 For aspiring fisheries inspectors, his story shows why this profession is more than a job—it’s a mission. 🎥 Watch now #MeetTheInspectors #EFCA20

👀 Ever wondered what it’s like to be a fisheries inspector? We asked inspectors from across Europe to share their experiences. 🎥 Their voices are coming soon. Stay tuned! #EFCA20 #MeetTheInspectors

🌊Updates from the Med 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

Dive into EFCA’s 20-year journey! 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

#LastWeek in Lisbon at the Portuguese Sea Control Centre, we delivered a 2-day seminar on #NAFO port inspections. Topics included: 📘Legal framework 🎣Harmonised inspection procedures 🤝Exchange of experiences with NAFO landing inspections #FisheriesControl #WeAssist

🎥#EFCA20 Video Contest‼️ 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 [email protected] Full rules👉https://bit.ly/3XyJydv #SustainableFisheries

A source of nutrition. 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

🌊 Patrol update from the #NorthSea! 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

In Amorgos for the launch of the new Marine Protected Area. 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.

Latest mission aboard the #OceanProtector 🚢 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

🆕📰 EFCA — Promoting Fisheries Compliance 📣 Just published! 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 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