NOTICE OF INVITATION TO QUOTE: PROVISION OF BOAT, ENGINE, TRAILER

FEBRUARY 13, 2018 INVITATION TO QUOTE PROVISION OF BOAT, ENGINE, TRAILER     The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia’s National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA) is now seeking offers from qualified vendors/suppliers to provide a price quotation(s) for the procurement of boat, engine, trailer and accessories. BIDDING GUIDELINES AND DEADLINE –     Name of

Federated States of Micronesia registers its Maritime Treaties with the United Nations Secretariat

FSM Permanent Mission to UN, New York The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), through its Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York, had on 4 August 2017, registered with the United Nations a Treaty between the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) concerning maritime

Chinese firm showcases tuna catch after deal with Micronesia

“Shenzhen Lian Cheng Yuan Yang Fishing Co., a major Chinese fishery firm, recently showcased its Pacific Islands-sourced tuna at a glitzy event in Guangzhou.” Read more at Pacific Islands Tuna Industry Association. 

Opportunity – Fisheries Observer Coordinator

FSM To Host WCPFC 15

At the 14th Annual Meeting of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission meeting held in Manila, Philippines last December, the Commission agreed that the 15th Annual Session will be held in Pohnpei, FSM from December 3-7, 2018. The FSM Head of Delegation to the 14th Annual Meeting, NORMA Executive Director Eugene Pangelinan tabled FSM’s

[Public Notice] Vessel Monitoring System Regulations

PURSUANT TO SECTION 204 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CODE OF FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA (FSMC) This is to inform the general public that National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA), through its Board of Directors, hereby proposes to promulgate the Vessel Monitoring System Regulations. This public notice is made pursuant Section 204 of Title 24

NATIONAL FOOD INSPECTORS/COMPETENT AUTHORITY (CA) INSPECTORS

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST EXTENDED DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2018 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 THREE  NATIONAL FOOD INSPECTORS/COMPETENT AUTHORITY (CA)

Importance and Urgency of Competent Authority in the FSM

FSM NORMA Fishing Companies Reiterate the Importance and Urgency of Competent Authority in the FSM With the introduction of the Vessel Day Scheme and the annual increases in fishing access fees, fishing companies accessing FSM’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) have expressed greater interest in establishing tuna processing plants in the FSM in order to qualify

FSM Surveillance & Fisheries Satellite Monitoring Training

FSM NORMA| Oct. 27, 2017 FSM Surveillance & Fisheries Satellite Monitoring Training On October 9, 2017, staff from the FSM Department of Justice (DOJ) Maritime Surveillance Wing and the National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA) gathered at the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission Annex Building for Monitoring, Control and Surveillance (MCS) training. The week-long training, conducted

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

FSM 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

FSM 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

Competent 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)

Competent 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)

Competent 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

Public 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

NORMA 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

PNA: 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

REQUEST 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

NOTICE 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

FSM 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

Pacific 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.

FSM 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

Notice 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

New 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

World 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