Information: Awareness raising campaign on Safety at Sea to be held Thursday on Graciosa
The Regional Directorate for Fisheries participates Thursday in an awareness raising action on Safety at Sea to support vocational training in the fisheries sector that will take place on the island of Graciosa, through the provision of trainers and the vessel FORMAR. Promoted by Graciosa Fishers' Association, the action will be held between 2 and 6 PM at commercial quay and at Praia fishing port.... more >>

Information: Forty fishing professionals attend training courses on Terceira
The Regional Director for Fisheries highlighted in São Mateus the "special importance" that vocational training plays in the future of the industry, allowing to "better prepare" fishers for work at sea. Luís Costa spoke at the delivery ceremony of diplomas to 21 new professionals who have successfully completed the Fisher Course, allowing their access to maritime registration, and 20 pro... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores included in European experimental project on fisheries
The Government of the Azores, through the Regional Directorate for Fisheries, joins the ORFISH through the exchange of knowledge and technological innovation between the Outermost Regions of the European Union. This project aims to maintain and diversify traditional fishing activities by avoiding pressure on coastal resources. Coordinated by the delegation of the Government of Guadalupe, the proj... more >>

Information: Employment contracts in fisheries bring dignity to fishing profession, says Regional Director for Fisheries
The Regional Director for Fisheries stated Friday on Terceira Island that the implementation of employment contracts in the sector is "an important contribution to the improvement of fishers' income," thus "improving their quality of life." Luís Costa spoke at an information session held under the Awareness Raising Campaign for Improvement of Working Conditions in Fishing, which is being unde... more >>

Information: Regional Government promotes fisher courses on Terceira Island
The Regional Director for Fisheries stated on the island of Terceira that the fisher courses promoted by the Azorean Government on all islands of the archipelago are intended "to optimise human resources in the fisheries sector." Luís Costa spoke Wednesday at the beginning of fisher courses and the courses for admission to the Local Fishing Vessel Skipper category. This initiative will provi... more >>

Information: Regional Government promotes information sessions on employment contracts in the fishing sector
The Regional Director for Fisheries stated in Horta that employment contracts in the fishing sector are a way to "ensure the access of fishers to social benefits and bring dignity to this occupation." Luís Costa spoke Monday at the second information session of the Awareness Campaign for the Improvement of Working Conditions on Fishing, addressed to Faial shipowners and members of Associatio... more >>

Information: Bigeye Tuna quota registers 25% cut in all ICCAT member countries
The Regional Director for Fisheries stated that the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) has proposed a cut in the Total Allowable Catch (TAC) of Bigeye Tuna "due to the decrease in the abundance of this species." According to the report, it is caused by "the high mortality of juveniles." Luís Costa spoke Tuesday at the end of the annual meeting of ICCAT, w... more >>

Information: Fishing activities value the Azores, says Regional Director
The Regional Director for Fisheries stated in Horta that the fishing activities value the Azores, emphasising the importance of vocational training in this sector. Luís Costa spoke during a visit to FORMAR, the backup vessel for the training of fishers in the Region. The visit was also attended by 4th form students of António José D'Ávila Basic Education School. During the v... more >>

Information: Madeira tuna seiners join Azores Fisheries Observation Programme
The nine tuna seiners from Madeira that were allowed to operate in the Azores during this tuna season have joined the Azores Fisheries Observation Programme (POPA), having already signed the "Dolphin Safe Boat" declaration. As the Regional Director for Fisheries recalled, the signing of this document follow an agreement signed between the Government of the Azores and the Government of Madeira ea... more >>

Information: Government invests in the improvement of the operating conditions of regional fishing ports
The Regional Director for Fisheries stated on Faial that the Government of the Azores "is working to improve the safety and operating conditions" of regional fishing ports. Luis Costa spoke at the Varadouro Fishing Port during the ceremony that marked the entry into operation of the new crane, with capacity for beaching vessels up to five tonnes. "The 55-thousand Euro investment made by the Reg... more >>