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Divisions
Management & Development
The MDD is tasked with a range of duties and responsibilities varying from implementation of fishing agreements to day to day operational finance and administrative tasks.
Research
The core function of the RD is management of NORMA’s National Fisheries Observer Program (NFOP).
Statistics, Compliance, & Technical Projects
The SCTP Division is responsible for catch and effort as well as other fisheries related statistical data including catch logsheets, catch validation, transshipment reports, zone notifications and vessel control reports.
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Regional Observer Training
A Regional Observer Training was conducted in Pohnpei at the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) Annex Building from the 31st of July to 1st of September 2017 with 14 trainee’s representing the following countries; Cook Islands-1, Federated States of Micronesia-10, Tuvalu-2 and Nauru-1. The training was spear head by Mr. Siosifa Fukofuka
Read MoreFSM arrests first alleged violator of its expanded fishing exclusion zone
By Bill Jaynes The Kaselehlie Press August 21, 2017 FSM—The Federated States of Micronesia has filed a complaint for civil damages and forfeiture against a fishing company, a vessel, and the ship’s captain for allegedly violating the FSM’s new 24 mile fishing exclusion zone expanded from 12 miles. The enabling legislation to expand the exclusion
Read MoreFSM Government Undertakes Coastal Fisheries Assessment
FSM NORMA/ Sept 27, 2017 Palikir, Pohnpei – As part of an assessment of coastal fisheries in the FSM, NORMA-contracted experts are holding consultations with governments, NGOs, and communities across the nation with the assistance of FSM Department of Resources & Development and support from government and NGO partners in the four FSM States. The
Read MoreCompetent Authority (CA) Inspectors for Kosrae
The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia’s National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Pacific Regional Oceanscape Program, and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward two COMPETENT AUTHORITY (CA) INSPECTORS based at the FSM Department of Health & Social Affairs (FSMDHSA)
Read MoreCompetent Authority (CA) Inspectors for Pohnpei
The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia’s National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Pacific Regional Oceanscape Program, and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward two COMPETENT AUTHORITY (CA) INSPECTORS based at the FSM Department of Health & Social Affairs (FSMDHSA)
Read MoreCompetent Authority (CA) Technical Officer
The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia’s National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Pacific Regional Oceanscape Program, and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward a COMPETENT AUTHORITY (CA) TECHNICAL OFFICER based at the FSM Department of Health & Social Affairs
Read MorePublic Forum
The National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA) in collaboration with the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) invites the General Public to a Public Forum on Fisheries Management and Development in the Federated States of Micronesia. Date: Tuesday, September 26, 2017 Venue: COM-FSM MITC Room Time: 12:30PM to 1:30PM Agenda: Welcome Remarks Status of
Read MoreNORMA ADOPTS PAPERLESS BOARD MEETINGS
PRESS RELEASE FSM – The Board of Directors of the National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA) in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is supporting new measures at the Authority to adopt new technologies to improve on its ever challenging work to manage FSM’s oceanic fisheries resources. “We recognize that the technology exists today to
Read MorePNA: Chief Financial Officer
POSITION DESCRIPTION Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) AM3589 – Chief Financial Officer As a key member of the Senior Executive Management Team, the CFO will report to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO.) The CFO will have primary day-to day responsibility for accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and cash management of PNA. In addition, the
Read MoreREQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: Tuna Fisheries Licensing Assistant
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia’s National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Pacific Regional Oceanscape Program, and intends to apply part of the proceeds towards a Tuna Fisheries Licensing Assistant to assist the licensing unit in
Read MoreNOTICE OF INVITATION TO QUOTE: PROVISION OF PICK-UP TRUCKS
NOTICE OF INVITATION TO QUOTE PROVISION OF PICK-UP TRUCKS CONTRACT REFERENCE: PROP/NORMA/G10 The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia’s National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Pacific Regional Oceanscape Program, and intends to apply part of the proceeds towards the procurement of three
Read MoreFSM and Japan Sign New Ten Year Fishing Agreement
Colonia, Yap At their annual fisheries consultations in Yap between the National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA) and Japan last June 21-27, 2017 in Colonia, Yap, a landmark ten year fishing agreement was reached between FSM and Japan. This is the second ten year agreement between FSM and Japan. The new agreement grants access to
Read MorePacific Beat: PNG fishing observer’s disappearance raises serious safety concerns for officers at sea
“Ministers and officials meeting in Queensland to discuss the future of the South Pacific albacore have been blown of course by the news that yet another Pacific fisheries observer has gone missing at sea.” Read the full article from Pacific Beat.
Read MoreFSM NORMA Donates World Tuna Day Skirt Proceeds to ECE
FSM NORMA May 22, 2017 An Outcome & Appreciation Ceremony was held on May 19, 2017 by the National Oceanic Resource Management Authority, during which Executive Director Eugene Pangelinan presented appreciation certificates to all involved in helping to make the FSM’s first World Tuna Day celebrations a success. The unofficial results of an event survey
Read MoreNotice of Invitation to Quote
PROVISION OF MARINE SAFETY EQUIPMENT CONTRACT REFERENCE: PROP/NORMA/G7a The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia’s National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Pacific Regional Oceanscape Program, and intends to apply part of the proceeds towards the provision of marine safety equipment: Personal Flotation
Read MoreNew law doubles the distance from FSM shores for commercial exploitation ban
By Bill Jaynes The Kaselehlie Press April 18, 2017 Pohnpei, FSM—FSM President Peter M. Christian has signed into law an amendment doubling the distance from all FSM shore lines in which commercial marine activities are now banned. It is an idea that he proposed during a speech on the Congress floor when he was a
Read MoreWorld Tuna Day
On December 7, 2016, the United Nations adopted a resolution establishing World Tuna Day as an internationally-recognized event. This confirmation by the global community of the value o tuna has resonated among Pacific Islands, particularly the Parties to the Nauru Agreement, who control the world’s largest sustainable Skipjack Fishery and depend on tuna for food
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