Inter-agency training workshop on PSMA implementation in Ghana
Earlier this month, inter-agency representatives of the ‘Ports Task Force Ghana’ received a 7-day long training on the implementation of...
NEWS & UPDATES
- Jun 23
- 2 min
TMT Partner in Transparency, Technology and IUU Fishing UNOC Side Event
United Nations Ocean Conference, 2022 Tuesday 28 June, 13:15 - 14:30 (Lisbon, Portugal) Interactive Dialogue Room Invitation here The...
- Jun 23
- 1 min
The Joint Analytical Cell (JAC) Fact Sheet
Data, Intelligence and Tools to Combat Fishing Crime Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing is a global threat whose solutions...
- Jun 22
- 3 min
Increasing Transparency to Eradicate IUU Fishing and Deliver SDG 14 at UNOC
United Nations Ocean Conference, 2022 30th of June at 14:30 - 15:45 (Lisbon, Portugal) The Lisbon Altice Arena Convention Center, located...
- Jun 5
- 5 min
International Organizations Launch Collaborative Initiative in Fight Against Illegal Fishing
Eleanor Partridge, Senior Analyst, at TMT informative conversation about the Joint Analytical Cell, its vision
- May 31
- 4 min
Joint Analytical Cell - A New Collaboration
A new collaboration aims to boost equitable access to vital fisheries intelligence, data analysis and capacity building assistance to help d
- May 12
- 3 min
New report Transhipment: Issues and Responses in the FCWC Region
12 May 2022: The West Africa Task Force of the Fisheries Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea (FCWC) has been monitoring and...
- May 5
- 4 min
Canada Recognizes Need for Strong and Consistent Transshipment Measures
Key ocean nation outlines how voluntary guidelines can set a clear policy framework for enhanced regulation, monitoring and control of at-se
- Apr 29
- 2 min
Intelligence-led port controls in Kenya
29 April 2022 A multi-agency group met this week at the Kenya Fisheries Service (KeFS) regional office in Mombasa to discuss new support...
- Apr 28
- 5 min
SPOTLIGHT ON: THE USE OF AFRICAN FLAG REGISTRIES BY HIGH-RISK FISHING OPERATORS
By Duncan Copeland Executive Director, TMT and Dr Ian M Ralby CEO, I.R. Consilium 28th April 2022, Oslo. A new Spotlight report by TMT,...
- Apr 27
- 2 min
Twelfth West Africa Task Force (WATF) Meeting in Lagos, Nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria (April 27, 2022) - The Fisheries Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea (FCWC), is hosting the twelfth meeting of...
- Apr 1
- 1 min
We're Hiring!
We're looking for a Head of Finance and Administration and a Data Manager Analyst to join our team - read the full job descriptions here....
- Mar 3
- 2 min
Using innovative technology for MCS efforts in Ghana, Benin and Côte d’Ivoire
Between January and March 2022, during short ceremonies in Ghana, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire and Togo, the FCWC Secretariat have handed over...
- Feb 16
- 1 min
TMT Communications Update
We will move away from using the organisation’s full name to the abbreviated version TM-Tracking (TMT)
- Jan 18
- 1 min
Enhanced Regulation, Monitoring and Control of Global Transshipment Activities
Contributions from the Ground Joint report by Global Fishing Watch, the International Monitoring, Control and Surveillance Network, The...
- Jan 18
- 3 min
Contributions from the Ground Can Strengthen New Transshipment Guidelines
By Duncan Copeland Executive Director of TM-Tracking and Courtney Farthing International Policy Director at Global Fishing Watch. As the...
- Dec 16, 2021
- 3 min
Sub regional Joint Patrol between Togo-Benin
The FCWC announces the completion of its first subregional joint patrol operation Isaac Gatorwu, between Togo and Benin.
- Dec 15, 2021
- 2 min
Using innovative technology to increase oversight of safe, fair and legal fishing
December 15, 2021, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire: Today The Fisheries Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea (FCWC) begins the 13th...
- Dec 8, 2021
- 3 min
New Analysis: Squid Fishing North West Indian Ocean: Clear as Ink
December 8th 2021: TMT has been monitoring the high seas squid fishery taking place in the northwest Indian Ocean since 2017. The fishery...
- Nov 29, 2021
- 1 min
MCS Practitioners Introductory Guide: Pole and Line Fishing
LA PÊCHE À LA CANNE / LA PESCA CON CAÑA
- Nov 29, 2021
- 1 min
MCS Practitioners Introductory Guide: Purse Seine Fishing
LA PÊCHE À LA SENNE COULISSANTE / PESCA CON CERCO DE JARETA
- Nov 29, 2021
- 1 min
MCS Practitioners Introductory Guide: LONGLINE FISHING
LA PÊCHE À LA PALANGRE / LA PESCA CON PALANGRE
- Nov 29, 2021
- 2 min
MCS Practitioners Introductory Guide: Industrial Fishing Vessel Inspections
INSPECTIONS DE NAVIRES DE PÊCHE INDUSTRIELLE / INSPECCIONES DE BUQUES DE PESCA INDUSTRIAL
- Nov 29, 2021
- 4 min
New Introductory Guides for MCS Practitioners
The ‘MCS Practitioners Introductory Guides’ to support government and non-government personnel in fishing vessel recognition
- Nov 25, 2021
- 2 min
Visit of High-Level Norwegian Delegation to FCWC Secretariat
The Fisheries Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea (FCWC), a fisheries intergovernmental organization in Ghana, will be...
- Nov 5, 2021
- 5 min
Press Release: New Technology to Help Tackle Illegal Fishing by Alerting Insurers to Risk
Global Fishing Watch, Trygg Mat Tracking, Oceana, Ocean Unite and the Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance are partnering to create...
- Nov 4, 2021
- 4 min
Pilot Project Delivers New Vessel Tracking Technology and Analysis
Four African nations and a regional fisheries organization are harnessing new technology to strengthen port controls and combat illegal...
- Aug 24, 2021
- 3 min
Tenth FCWC West Africa Task Force Meeting Celebrates Successes in MCS, Pushes for Further Progress
Accra, Ghana (13 – 17 September 2021) – The Fisheries Committee of the West Central Gulf of Guinea (FCWC) will host a five-day Task Force...
- Aug 5, 2021
- 3 min
Are RFMO IUU lists useful? A User Evaluation of the Combined IUU Vessel List
What is the Combined IUU List? The Combined IUU List is a website maintained by TMT as a public service. It contains all fishing vessels...
- Jul 27, 2021
- 3 min
New Report - Regional Cooperation to Stop Illegal Fishing: A Tale of Two Task Forces
We are happy to have collaborated on a new report ‘Regional Cooperation to Stop Illegal Fishing: A Tale of Two Task Forces’. The report...
- Jun 5, 2021
- 3 min
Equipping FCWC Member States for Success in Combating IUU Fishing
Key equipment is being provided to each of the FCWC Member States to support their national and regional MCS efforts in 2021
- May 13, 2021
- 1 min
FCWC Regional Monitoring, Control and Surveillance Centre
Established in 2020, the FCWC Regional Fisheries Monitoring Centre (RMCSC) addresses major national and regional in combatting IUU...
- May 12, 2021
- 4 min
Regional Monitoring Control and Surveillance Centre launches in West Africa
Regional Monitoring Control and Surveillance Centre launches in the Fisheries Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea (FCWC) region
- Apr 13, 2021
- 3 min
Photo Manual for Fisheries Air Patrols to support Fisheries Aerial Surveillance
This photo manual covers photography as a supporting function of fisheries air patrol inspections.
- Feb 5, 2021
- 1 min
Zahor El Kharousy joins the Board of Trygg Mat Tracking
We are very pleased to announce that Zahor El Kharousy has joined the Board of TMT, bringing with him extensive experience in Tanzanian,...
- Feb 4, 2021
- 3 min
Transhipment and the FCWC Region: Case Studies
Published: 4th Feb, 2021 This collection of case studies aims to highlight the diverse and complex role that transhipment plays. They...
- Feb 3, 2021
- 3 min
Trygg Matt Tracking Approved to Become Fifth Official Observer to the International MCS Network
Long Beach, CA (February 1, 2021) – Fisheries intelligence organization Trygg Mat Tracking (TMT) gained approval to become an official...
- Dec 10, 2020
- 5 min
Spotlight on: The Exploitation of Company Structures by Illegal Fishing Operators
Illegal Fishing Operators Exploit Company Structures to Cover Up Illegal Operations and Conceal their Ultimate Beneficial Ownership. By...
- Dec 9, 2020
- 1 min
Spotlight Briefings Introduced
Trygg Mat Tracking's new SPOTLIGHT briefing series is being developed with our partners to shine a light on the operational practises,...
- Dec 9, 2020
- 4 min
World’s largest maritime ships database joins fight against pirate fishing
TMT’s Combined IUU Fishing Vessel List integrated into IHS Markit Sea-web Ships database to highlight vessels with ties to IUU Fishing
- Nov 12, 2020
- 1 min
We're Hiring - Fisheries Analysts
Trygg Mat Tracking is recruiting for two fisheries analysts to support our partner countries on strengthening port controls and the...
- Nov 11, 2020
- 2 min
Vessel Inspection: Fisheries Enforcement Phrase Book
To support fisheries inspectors communicate clearly during vessel inspections a new phrase book has been developed by Trygg Mat Tracking...
- Nov 2, 2020
- 4 min
Unregulated Fishing in the Indian Ocean
Unregulated fishing on the high seas of the Indian Ocean is putting marine life and seafood supplies at risk - new research by WWF and TMT
- Jun 29, 2020
- 4 min
Illegal Fishing Hotspot Identified in Northwest Indian Ocean
Nearly 200 Iranian vessels detected in Somali and Yemeni waters represent one of the world’s largest illegal fishing operations.
- Oct 3, 2019
- 3 min
‘Document Verification Manual: Vessel Identity’ is published
‘Document Verification Manual: Vessel Identity’ is published by Trygg Mat Tracking, Stop Illegal Fishing and their partners
- Oct 3, 2019
- 1 min
‘Document Verification Manual: Vessel Identity’
Practical training and case studies illustrating how document verification has been used to uncover cases of illegal fishing.
- Oct 3, 2019
- 1 min
Manual de Verificacao da Documentacao - em Português
Trygg Mat Tracking, Stop Illegal Fishing e seus parceiros produziram o "Manual de verificação de documentos: identidade do navio" para forne
- Oct 3, 2019
- 1 min
Manuel de Vérification des Documents: Identité du Navire
Trygg Mat Tracking, Stop Illegal Fishing et leurs partenaires ont produit le ‘Manuel de vérification des documents: identité du navire’ afin
- Feb 8, 2019
- 1 min
FISHGUARD - a new initiative
FishGuard is a partnership between TMT, tech start-up ATLAN Space and GRID Arendal’s Environmental Crime Programme, aimed at promoting the u
- Dec 18, 2018
- 1 min
The Combined IUU List in 2018
2018 has been a busy year for the Combined IUU List website. Since its relaunch in March, the site has provided high quality, up to date...