The programme of the 10th anniversary celebration included a presentation of EFCA in its headquarters, a visit of EFCA chartered offshore patrol vessel (OPV) Lundy Sentinel moored in Vigo´s port, a Seminar with short key note speeches relating to Fisheries Monitoring, Control and Surveillance me...
The programme of the 10th anniversary celebration included a presentation of EFCA in its headquarters, a visit of EFCA chartered offshore patrol vessel (OPV) Lundy Sentinel moored in Vigo´s port, a Seminar with short key note speeches relating to Fisheries Monitoring, Control and Surveillance measures and cooperation in the framework of the European Coast Guard function and a reception. European Commission and Member States representatives, EU agencies directors, EFCA Administrative and Advisory members, third countries partners and Spanish, Galician and Vigo authorities joined EFCA in different parts of this celebration.
The European Fisheries Control Agency’s mission is to promote the highest common standards for control, inspection and surveillance under the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). The EFCA brokers operational cooperation between and gives assistance to Member States and the Commission. It organises coo...
The European Fisheries Control Agency’s mission is to promote the highest common standards for control, inspection and surveillance under the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). The EFCA brokers operational cooperation between and gives assistance to Member States and the Commission. It organises coordination and cooperation between national control and inspection activities and assists the Commission and Member States by providing training to Member State inspectors and trainers in order that CFP rules are respected and applied effectively and in a uniform manner. The work of the Agency has clear added value. It contributes to a level playing field for the fishing industry so that obligations are observed and everyone in the sector is treated equally, wherever they might be operating. Secondly, it contributes towards sustainable fisheries by enhancing compliance with existing conservation and management measures to the benefit of present and future generations.
The Multiannual work programme 2019-2020 and Annual work programme 2019 that you have now in your hands continues the path that the European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA) has taken up to now. The EFCA keeps up its commitment to work at the highest level of excellence and transparency with a vi...
The Multiannual work programme 2019-2020 and Annual work programme 2019 that you have now in your hands continues the path that the European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA) has taken up to now. The EFCA keeps up its commitment to work at the highest level of excellence and transparency with a view to developing the necessary confidence and cooperation of all parties involved to achieve a uniform and effective implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy. This Programming Document depicts how EFCA´s operational activities, focused on coordination, planning, evaluation, assistance and expertise, contribute to a European-wide level playing field for the fishing industry. With its cooperation model, EFCA makes a significant contribution towards sustainable fisheries by enhancing compliance with existing conservation and management measures to the benefit of present and future generations. EFCA´s working methods, assisting Member States through the coordination of their efforts and promotion of cooperation, continue to be valid in 2019. Moreover, since the change to its founding regulation in 2016, the EFCA is proving its added value in the support to national authorities carrying out coast guard functions by providing them with services, information, equipment and training, as well as by coordinating multipurpose operations. In 2019, one main area for cooperation will be the drafting of a practical Handbook on European cooperation on coast guard functions. EFCA´s contribution to the global fight against illegal fishing is also a crucial part of the Agency´s work, assisting in the implementation of the Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) Regulation to cooperation and risk management strategy issues together with the Member States and the European Commission. Moreover, it extends its existing cooperation with fisheries control authorities in the European Union Waters to Western Africa in the PESCAO project aiming to improve the fight against IUU fishing activities in the region and improving sustainability of fisheries resources through improved monitoring, control and surveillance at national and regional levels. All in all, the annual work programme 2019 offers a comprehensive overview of the allocation of resources to the Agency to meet its important objectives.
