European Fisheries Control Agency

🎣#RTC alert!

A new Real-Time Closure has been established by Denmark in the #NorthSea.

🗓️ until 19 March 2026 at midnight.

More information here ℹ️bit.ly/3LfFzuB

#FisheriesControl #SustainableFisheries

EFCA at CROSS Étel: deepening cooperation with French fisheries authorities

Visited control centres, fish auction and discussed:
💻 Digital innovation in fisheries control
🚤 Joint operations
🎓 Future training opportunities

+ a live demonstration of the MonitorFish app.

PATROLLING THE SEA 🌊

#OceanProtector in the North Western Waters with
Inspection team from Ireland + Estonia + Lithuania working together at sea.

Different flags. One mission:
🎣 Fair fishing
🐟 Healthy stocks
🤝 Strong cooperation

#WeCoordinate #FisheriesControl

Supporting @guardiacostiera and fisheries authorities in Malta.

Hands-on #Training to strengthen #FisheriesControl skills and share best practises.

From regional fisheries measures to🌎inspection schemes & real-life scenarios, the focus was on practical work.

#WeAssist

“What stood out in our workshop on evidence gathering on fisheries control?”

Our participants agreed: learning how other Member States work in real cases is what brings the most value.

🎥 Hear it from the experts.

#WeAssist #FisheriesControl

The ECGFF workshop opened in Lisbon this morning, bringing together coast guard authorities, EU institutions and experts, including @efca-eu.bsky.social and @frontex.bsky.social to discuss maritime challenges under the theme: geopolitical shifts and capacity building for coast guard operations.

🗺️WASOP in action | EFCA workshop on #IUUfishing risk mapping

Together with the Sub-Regional Fisheries Commission Member States for a dive into risk‑based planning, a key tool to coordinate joint operations.

“Risk analysis improves focus and efficiency while optimising resources.” — R. Duarte, EFCA

🤝 SatCen and EFCA have signed an Administrative Arrangement, strengthening cooperation between our agencies in support of EU strategic objectives.

The partnership enhances the use of Earth-observation geoint for maritime surveillance & reinforces collaboration and complementarity.

🔗 bit.ly/4tcmgbY

🎣 #RTC alert!

A new Real-Time Closure has been established by Belgium 🇧🇪 in the #NorthSea.

🗓️ until 18 February 2026 at midnight.

More information here ℹ️http://bit.ly/4qMwspF

#FisheriesControl

And an early start at the fish market.

We welcomed the Director-General & Deputy Director of
Portugal’s Directorate-General for Natural Resources, Safety & Maritime Services.

Discussions focused on operational cooperation via Joint Deployment Plans, Coast Guard Cooperation, international projects, Chartered Means & Training.

#WeAssist

📡 @copernicuseu.bsky.social Sentinel-2 coverage is now extended over #WASOP waters!

EFCA requested this enhancement to better support the West Africa Sustainable Ocean Programme — strengthening fisheries monitoring and regional cooperation.

Thanks to @esaearth.esa.int !

#OceanGovernance #EO

🇮🇹🤝🇪🇺 We welcomed Vice Admiral Sergio Liardo, Commandant of the @guardiacostiera to EFCA.

Great discussion on our strong cooperation in the #Mediterranean — from the #JDP to multipurpose maritime operations and EU Coast Guard work.

Together for safer, sustainable seas. 🌊

New year. New priorities.
Same mission: fair, safe & sustainable fisheries across the EU.

EFCA in 2026: operations at sea, smarter data, international cooperation & innovation.👇

Contributing to the #MediterraneanPact, the #EUOceanPact & #CATCH digitalisation.

⏰ Deadline extended to 9 Feb 2026

More time to submit your video on Life Below Water and share your perspective on sustainable fisheries.

🏆 Win a visit to EFCA in Vigo + patrol vessel tour.
👉 bit.ly/3XyJydv

#EFCA20 #VideoContest

New #RTC alert! 🎣⛔️

A Real-Time Closure has been established by Denmark in the #NorthSea, starting tomorrow until 09 January 2026, including.

More information here👉 bit.ly/3LfFzuB

#SustainableFisheries

Ocean Protector in Estonia ⚓

During its regional deployment, our vessel welcomed Estonian authorities and fisheries inspectors onboard to exchange on fisheries control at sea and on land, marking 20 years of cooperation with EFCA.

#FisheriesControl #EUCooperation 🌊

📍 EFCA HQ, Vigo

Consellera del Mar, Marta Villaverde, visited to see EFCA in action 🌊
From Joint Deployment Plans to EU Coast Guard tools ⚓

Thank you for the insightful exchange! 🙏

#FisheriesControl #SustainableFisheries

🎥 #MeetTheInspectors
“One moment at a desk, the next on a RIB.”
Sam’s job? Anything but ordinary.

As a fisheries inspector for the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, from checking permits and nets to inspecting the catch, his work keeps fisheries on the right track.

#LastWeek at our HQ 👉 Technical Joint Deployment Group for the #Mediterranean

Together with EU Member States, we reviewed this year’s #FisheriesControl activities & planned operations for the year ahead under the #MediterraneanSea Joint Deployment Plan.

#WeAssist

🎥 #MeetTheInspectors
Lieutenant Ferdinando has served on land, at sea, and in the air during #FisheriesControl missions.

From joint operations aboard EFCA patrol vessels to coordinating in Vigo, his career shows how international teamwork shapes the job.

Watch it now!
#EFCA20

“Technology is now an essential ally in fishing inspections.”

Iosif uses VMS, e-logs, net counters, and handheld scales to make his work faster, smarter, and more precise.

🎥 Discover how he helps keep fishing fair and sustainable.

#MeetTheInspectors #FisheriesControl

Visserij: realtime sluiting van een bepaald gebied in Belgische wateren van 5 tot 26 december 2025 | Landbouw en Zeevisserij Tijdens een controle werd aan boord van een vissersvaartuig in Belgische wateren vastgesteld dat er te veel jonge vis in de vangst zat. Daarom wordt een afgebakend gebied tijdelijk gesloten van 5 dece...

🎣 #RTC alert!

A new Real-Time Closure has been established by Belgium 🇧🇪 in the #NorthSea.

🗓️ Starting tomorrow until 30 December 2025 at midnight.

More information here ℹ️ lv.vlaanderen.be/nieuws/visse...

#FisheriesControl

🌊This month: a #BlackSea–specific campaign with experts from Bulgaria & Romania at our Coordination Centre

Combining regional expertise, coordinated action, & advanced monitoring tools.

Technology + teamwork = effective and uniform #FisheriesControl.

🎥 Today it’s Antonino!

In the south of Italy,
💻 he monitors fishing activity and
🛰️ uses drones to detect illegal landings, supporting enforcement on the ground.

He calls EFCA’s support “key” for growing as an inspector.

#MeetTheInspectors #FisheriesControl

🎣 #RTC alert!

A new Real-Time Closure has been established by Belgium in the #NorthSea.

🗓️ until 26 December 2025 at midnight.

More information here ℹ️ bit.ly/4hi14u6

#FisheriesControl

#EFCA20 in Gdynia wraps up!

The #BalticSea Advisory Council joined us to discuss 20+ years of EFCA in the region and for a hands-on look aboard the Ocean Protector.

From the 2007 first scheme to today’s Baltic Joint Deployment Plan, cooperation keeps getting stronger.
#FisheriesControl #BSAC

🎥 Meet Piotr — fisheries inspector in Poland.

From vessel inspections to coastal patrols, his work adapts to changing weather and operational needs — sometimes requiring duty on weekends or holidays to ensure effective #FisheriesControl in the #BalticSea.

#MeetTheInspectors

Member States highlighted the impact of coordinated operations, training and inspector exchanges for effective Baltic fisheries control.

They also visited the Ocean Protector and met the multinational team soon heading on mission.

Thank you for joining #EFCA20 !

#BalticSea

📍#EFCA20 kicks off in Gdynia

Our Executive Director leads a panel with Finland, Poland & Lithuania on #FisheriesControl in the Baltic & priorities for the next 20 years.

Meanwhile, Our #OceanProtector has sailed to Gdynia with a joint team of Estonian and Polish inspectors.

#BalticSea #WeAssist