FISHING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION

The Papua New Guinea Fishing Industry Association (PNG FIA) has come a long way from a humble beginning since 1987 to where it is today. As the current President/Chairman, I am honoured and proud to say that we have achieved a lot in a short period of time since I took over office from my predecessor in late 2017 to date.

This report indicates our annual FIA PNG member’s progress from January to December2022, on the four pillars of our RSP (MSC Certification, Fishery Traceability, Marine Litter & Fishing Gear and Social Accountability) and the key performance indicators(KPIs) with regards to the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs).

Since our first annual report was done for 2020, it has been quite an interesting journey for the Association and its members. This year has been a year of growth, engagement, and a more united association with closer cooperation with the National Fisheries Authority (NFA).

​In 2023, the focus was on an annual outreach campaign in the tuna industry and small-scale fisheries, involving trade events and collaboration with NGOs, governments, and industry stakeholders, including active participation by FIA PNG.