THE Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Regional MCS Data Analysis Training (RMCS DAT) successfully concluded its second phase on Friday in Brisbane, Australia, equipping participants with advanced data analysis skills to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
The training brought together representatives from 9 FFA Members: Cook Islands, FSM, Kiribati, Nauru, RMI, Palau, PNG, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu—alongside key partners to enhance intelligence-driven MCS efforts.
Key Focus Areas:
- Advanced vessel risk analysis and intelligence reporting;
- Practical application of Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) tools for risk assessment and intelligence-led operations, including Starboard, Skylight, Trackwell VMS, TUFMAN 2 and HE360; and
- Strengthening national-level MCS data systems to improve enforcement and compliance reporting.
“This training directly supports our Regional MCS Strategy and strengthens the ability of FFA Members to make informed enforcement decisions,” FFA Director of Fisheries Operations Allan Rahari emphasised during the opening of the training earlier in the week.
Key Outcomes:
- Improved integration of data analysis for real-time fisheries surveillance;
- Expanded collaboration with partners, including IMCSN, JAC (GFW, Skylight, C4ADs), UK Marine Management Organisation, and SPC FAME; and
- Hands-on intelligence mapping and compliance assessment exercises.
This session builds on the first phase in November 2024 in Suva, Fiji, reinforcing the strategic priorities of the Regional MCS Strategy (RMCSS) 2024-2029.
-FFA
