Two workshops were conducted at the PNA Headquarters in Majuro, Marshall Islands, from 6th to 10th October 2025.

The first, held from 6th to 8th October, focused on Industrial consultation to strengthen collaboration between PNA members and the fishing industry. It provided VDS officers with a deeper understanding of current industrial operations, including issues encountered by fishing operators. Additionally, the workshop updated industries on recent amendments to the Purse seine and Longline Vessel Day Scheme (PS & LL VDS) text as well as other requirements agreed upon during the 80th Special PNA Meeting in Tarawa in June 2025.

The second workshop, held from 9th to 10th October, focused on e-Reporting, aiming to improve catch and effort data submission to PNA FIMS.

Both workshops were significant for Kiribati, as they enhanced partnerships between PNA member countries and fishing industries, ensured fishing operations within Kiribati’s EEZs comply with PNA standards, and lastly strengthened VDS officers’ e-reporting skills.

The Ministry of Fisheries & Ocean Resources (MFOR), through Oceanic Fisheries Division (OFD), gratefully thanks PNAO for organizing and funding the workshops and also acknowledges the New Zealand government, through the Tobwaan Waara project, for supporting the participation of two additional OFD staff members in these important consultation workshops.