Written by MFOR Media on 17 March 2026.
The PNA 4th FSMA Review Workshop convened at PNA Headquarters in Majuro from 16-18 February 2026, where Parties officials continued deliberations on improving the eligibility criteria for vessels seeking entry into the scheme. The FSMA review has been one of the long-standing tasks of the PNAO since 2020, when the review was first raised by the PNA Ministers. The review is critical to the Parties, including Kiribati, as it basically targets reforming the scheme to elevate socio-economic benefits from the current FSMA arrangement. The outcome of this workshop will be tabled at the next PNA Official and endorsed by the Ministers' annual meeting later this year. Words of acknowledgement directed to PNAO and staff for the logistics and funding support for the workshop.
Safety of Observer at Sea and e-reporting remains the top priority of the 13th meeting of the Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) Observer Coordinators. Kiribati fisheries officers, among other 8 members of the PNA, are actively participating in the meeting held in Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands from the 2 - 4 February 2026. Key discussions are centered around safety and welfare of Fisheries Observers, the PNA Chain of Custody and Observers' e-Reporting status. The officers also engaged in the intensive 2-days Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) training targeting trainers. The training upskilled our MSC trainers to be able to conduct national trainings in country. Thanks to PNAO for providing financial assistance making these meetings possible.
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