FSM Secures Additional Continental Shelf Claim in the North of Yap Area with the United Nations
Newsletter – Volume 1, Issue 1 A Look Back – Years in Review
Rules of Procedures of NORMA – [Amended]
NORMA Annual Internship Programs
PRESS RELEASE – NORMA Staff Conferred A Degree In Master of Maritime Policy
PRESS RELEASE – The 26th Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Monitoring Control and Surveillance Working Group (MCSWG)
PRESS RELEASE – The 26th Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Monitoring Control and Surveillance Working Group (MCSWG)
The 26th Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Monitoring Control and Surveillance Working Group (MCSWG) meeting convened last month to continue discussions on Combating Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing relating to the management of resources of common interest to the FFA members in this post Covid-19 environment. The Meeting was held virtually and face to face […]
The office of National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA) recently carried out its first Introductory Fisheries Economics workshop, by FFA Fisheries Economics Advisor Dr. Rodney Beard and FFA Fisheries Economist Mr. Thomas Ruaia. The Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) facilitated a 5- day workshop between March 20 to 24 2023 and a total of five staff […]
It is the policy of the FSM Government that qualified FSM citizens is given first priority foremployment consideration; with other Micronesians and U.S. citizens utilized in positions forwhich no qualified FSM citizens are available.POSITION AND SALARY:Fisheries Observer CoordinatorPL-34/1$779.30 B/W + $40.00 Cola ($819.30 B/W)This is the minimum rate at step one of the grade. Higher […]
Welcome to the 2nd issue of our Newsletter. In this issue we will touch on topics such as Transshipment, T3 Challenge, a project soon to be realized in 2023, and the latest on Tuna market prices, and many more...
NEW YORK, NY—On April 22nd, 2022, the Honorable Joses R. Gallen Sr., Secretary of the Department of Justice of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), filed with the United Nations Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf a claim of an extended continental shelf covering a high-sea area of approximately 188,000 square kilometers (72,500 […]
NORMA’s Fisheries Newsletter is back! Kaselehlie, Len Wo, Ran Annim and Mogethin! On behalf of the Board, management and staff of NORMA, we are proud to once again start issuing a quarterly newsletter about what’s happening in the FSM in terms of oceanic fisheries and development. with...
The FSM National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA) is calling for students to submit interest in participating in its annual Internship program and the work-study/community service placement program. A. INTERNSHIP PROGRAM: These paid internships target high-achieving college students (primarily juniors and seniors, but freshmen or sophomores may also apply) who are near graduation or recently […]
On December 23 2020, one of its staff, Mrs. Miorida Yee Ting was conferred the degree in Master of Maritime Policy through the University of Wollongong. Mrs. Miorida Yee Ting commenced her studies online with the University of Wollongong in Spring of 2018 and was awarded the degree in Master of Maritime Policy on December 23, 2020 [..]
The National Oceanic Resources Management Authority (NORMA) is the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) National Government agency responsible for managing the FSM’s fisheries resources from the 12-nautical mile (NM) Territorial Seas out to the 200 NM Exclusive Economic Zone. Fisheries resources inside the 12 NM Territorial Seas are managed by the four individual states (Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae). NORMA works closely with the Department of Resources & Development (R&D), the Department of Justice (DoJ), the Department of Transportation, Communication and Infrastructure (DTCI) among other national and state agencies to fulfill its fisheries management duties. NORMA receives technical support from regional organizations including the Pacific Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) under a Country Level Service Agreement (CSLA) for legal, economic, management and monitoring, control and surveillance (MCS) and scientific support and advice from the Oceanic Fisheries Program of the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC-OFP).
Fisheries Management Division (FMD) Ensures the fisheries that NORMA is responsible for are managed sustainably and to the benefit of FSM through access agreement negotiations, licensing and permits, and administering the Vessel Day Scheme.
Fisheries Economics & Development Division (FED) The FED Divison provides NORMA with sound economic analysis and advice to inform fisheries negotiations, investment and management decisions.
The Fisheries Science Division (FSD) Manages NORMA’s scientific needs and obligations, including the management of the FSM National Observer Program.
The Fisheries Compliance Division (FCD) Responsible for managing monitoring and control measures to ensure that fishing vessels comply with national laws and regulations and regional and international obligations.
The Corporate Services Division (CSD) Supports the entire organization including the four other Divisions (Fisheries Economics & Development, Fisheries Management, Science and Compliance) with administration, human resources, IT, legal advice, finance and budget.
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