Strengthening #EUCoastGuardCooperation in the field of Maritime Border Control 🌊 The Portuguese 🇵🇹 National Republican Guard hosted Croatia 🇭🇷 & Poland 🇵🇱 🔗 coastguard.europa.eu @emsa-eu.bsky.social @frontex.bsky.social #CGExchange

Wanted! 📢 Administrative Assistant 📨 Apply by 31/08/2026 Reference: EFCA/TA/AST2/2602 More information: bit.ly/4c3EfKt @EU_Careers #EUJobs

Do you have an innovative solution that could contribute to the future of fisheries control?💡 Join us at the EFCA Industry Day in Vigo. 📅 Apply by 10 August 2026, 12:00 CEST for the 2026 Edition! 🔗 bit.ly/4pQTLPI #FISHCONTECH #Innovation #FisheriesControl

From Guinea-Bissau to Guinea and Sierra Leone, regional cooperation was in action. Under the #WASOP project, we supported the #SOOSALÉ operation, led by @CSRP2016, combining #FisheriesControl activities with training for inspectors, magistrates and FMC operators. #FightAgainstIUU #WeAssist

New #RTC alert! A Real-Time Closure has been established by The UK in the #NorthSea (Scottish waters) for the protection of fish juveniles. 🗓️Until 10 August 2026 ℹ️https://www.efca.europa.eu/en/hubs-explorer/news/real-time-closure-rtc-established-by-uk-072026 #SustainableFisheries

New #RTC alert! A Real-Time Closure has been established by The Netherlands 🇳🇱 in the #NorthSea for the protection of fish juveniles. 🗓️Until 05 August2026 ℹ️ bit.ly/3YwyXzR #SustainableFisheries

Navigating EFCA online is about to get easier than ever... We're preparing to launch a new EFCA website designed to make information easier to find, improve navigation, and provide a more modern user experience. 🌊 Stay tuned for the official launch! #EFCA #Transparency

🛩️ Eyes on the North Sea Dutch fisheries inspectors joined our latest patrol aboard our #OceanGuardian. The operation combined onboard inspections with RPAS (drone) surveillance. Real-time aerial imagery enhanced situational awareness and supported monitoring before landing.

🎣 #RTC alert! A new Real-Time Closure has been established by Denmark in the #NorthSea. 🗓️ until 13 July, 23:59 (21 days). ℹ️ More information: bit.ly/3LfFzuB #FisheriesControl #SustainableFisheries #WeAssist

Protecting Europe's seas takes teamwork.🌊 Through the European Cooperation on Coast Guard Functions, EFCA, @emsa-eu.bsky.social and @frontex.bsky.social work with national authorities to strengthen cooperation, skills & capabilities across borders. 📽️Watch how: bit.ly/44nRelZ #EUAgencies

🎣#RTC alert! A new Real-Time Closure has been established by Denmark in their waters of The #NorthSea. 🗓️From 24 June 00:00 – 13 July 23:59 (21 days). More information here ℹ️ bit.ly/3LfFzuB #FisheriesControl #SustainableFisheries #WeAssist

🎣Western Indian Ocean in focus at @OurOceanOOC In Mombasa, we joined partners for the launch of #SWIOP, a €60M EU Global Gateway initiative supporting stronger ocean governance and cooperation at sea. We contribute by strengthening capacities to prevent & combat #IUUFishing.

📢 Call open: EFCA Industry Days 2026 Tech companies & institutions can apply to showcase solutions for fisheries control (REM & UAS). 🗓️ 21 Oct | Vigo ⏳ Deadline: 10 Aug 🔗 efca.europa.eu/en/Industry-... #MaritimeTech #FisheriesControl #Innovation

Europe Day, from the Museo do Mar 🇪🇺 Cooperation over conflict. Dialogue over division. Democracy as a shared foundation. These are the values we echoed together with local authorities in Vigo, while also marking 40 years since Spain joined the EU. #EuropeDay2026

🇨🇦🤝🇵🇹 A look at how we work with #RFMOs such as #NAFO to coordinate #FisheriesControl in international waters. These snapshots are from a recent patrol on board our vessel #OceanProtector in the NAFO Regulatory Area, alongside inspectors from Portugal and Canada. #WeAssist

EFCA at the EU-Seychelles Tuna Conference🐟 Discussions on fisheries control & regional cooperation in the Western Indian Ocean. How do we support this work? ✅EU-funded #SWIOP initiative ✅cooperation with IOTC against #IUUfishing ✅#JDP for tropical tuna fisheries #WeAssist

The Belgian Navy patrol vessel Pollux docked in Vigo! We welcomed the crew for an exchange on our #FisheriesControl work and visited the vessel to learn more about its operations at sea. Close cooperation with Member States is key to what we do. Thanks to the crew!🎣#WeAssist

Rescue Swimmer exchange Latvia & Spain joined the Portuguese Lifesaving Institute- ISN for intensive Search & Rescue training; from coastal ops to night scenarios. Strong cooperation. Real conditions. Shared expertise. 🔗coastguard.europa.eu @emsa-eu.bsky.social @frontex.bsky.social #CGExchange

📰 New press release EFCA Administrative Board elects its Chair and Deputy Chair and adopts its Annual Report for 2025 🔗https://www.efca.europa.eu/en/ABMeeting2026 #FisheriesControl #CommonFisheriesPolicy #WeAssist

📍Brussels | 🌊 EU–China Blue Partnership Forum Contributing to discussions on fisheries governance, control & the fight against #IUU fishing alongside @vitcheva_eu, @EU_MARE and @CostasKadis. Reinforcing common approaches for the sustainable use of marine resources worldwide.

📌Today at EFCA: Advisory Board meeting Twice a year, we meet with representatives from the European Fisheries Advisory Councils, bringing together stakeholders from across the sector. This exchange allows us to hear their views on EFCA’s work & broader sector perspectives.🎣 #EUAgencies #WeAssist

Wanted! 📢 Assistant to the Executive Director 📨Apply by 07/05/2026 Reference: EFCA/TA/AST3/2601 More information: tinyurl.com/57y7xzra @EU_Careers #EUJobs

🌊EFCA supported the 1st #WASOP regional joint fisheries control operation in the @FCWC_CPCO area. The operation combined analysis, training & joint sea deployment across Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire & Liberia. A key step for regional cooperation.🎣 🔗https://bit.ly/4sOnEjB #FisheiresControl #WeAssist

Continuing our mission in Côte d’Ivoire We met with the @UEenCI, visited ISMI and the Port of Abidjan. Meeting partners on the ground helps us better understand local needs & strengthen cooperation in support of effective #FisheriesControl and the fight against #IUUfishing.

Sustainable fisheries in West Africa: a concrete step forward🌍 In Abidjan, we joined regional partners for the signature of a strategic cooperation agreement under the EU-funded #WASOP project. 🎯Strengthening governance 🤝Building capacities 🚫Tackling #IUUfishing #WeAssist

🔴 Today at EFCA: Steering Group on Training & Exchange of Experience With 25 experts from 19 EU Member States & @EU_MARE, working towards one shared objective: a common approach to fisheries control training. Because effective #FisheriesControl starts with learning together.🎣

The 2nd edition of the Greening Award Initiative is open for applications!🌿 Set up to celebrate the sustainability actions & activities carried out by authorities which empower a green transition, and contribute to a more sustainable future! Apply now➡️ bit.ly/4rLmLaH

EFCA at #SeafarersConf26 Our Executive Director @susan-steele.bsky.social joined the panel on climate, energy & environment, contributing EFCA’s perspective on cooperation in #FisheriesControl. A strong conference exploring skills, data & tech shaping the maritime sector. #EUAgencies

Looking to start your career in the EU?🌍 Apply for #BlueBookTraineeship programme and choose EFCA as your host organisation to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic decentralised European agency. Apply now👉 lnkd.in/deSgjt4S Deadline: 7 April 2026, 10:00 a.m. (CET)

Great energy at EFCA this week! Students from @uvigo & O Castro British School joined us to learn about our work, and to hear directly from colleagues about their career paths and life at EFCA. 💬🌊 Always a pleasure to engage with the next generation and share EFCA’s mission!