Association joins global initiative

THE country’s Fishing Industry Association (FIA) has joined the Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI) as a funding partner.
As the public-private partnership on seafood sustainability with 90-plus stakeholders industry-wide, GSSI aligns global efforts and resources to address the latest seafood sustainability challenges.
Fishing Industry Association (PNG) president and chairman Sylvester Pokajam said the partnership with GSSI was a milestone for them to improve and increase their commitment to the conservation of the ocean ecosystem as well as protect people working in the fishery.
He said this could be done with a holistic approach included in the FIA (PNG) responsible sourcing policy which includes the marine litter and fishing gear management practices and labour onboard improvement (crew welfare, improving working conditions of the crew on board fishing vessels).
“This partnership is also a great opportunity to collaborate with global stakeholders to ensure sustainability, transparency and traceability in the seafood supply chain,” he said.
The PNG FIA was established as a non-profit organisation and registered in 1991.
The association provides a voice for fishing and associated industries in PNG, facilitates and encourages their promotion in the country.