European Fisheries Control Agency
@efca-eu.bsky.social
🐟 News from the European Union agency coordinating #FisheriesControl activities, part of the #EUCoastGuard and fighting illegal fishing #IUU.
Based in Vigo, Spain 🚢🌊
Find out more: efca.europa.eu
Based in Vigo, Spain 🚢🌊
Find out more: efca.europa.eu
🎣 #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
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
January 29, 2026 at 9:12 AM
🎣 #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
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.
January 28, 2026 at 10:19 AM
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
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
January 27, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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
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
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
January 26, 2026 at 10:34 AM
📡 @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
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. 🌊
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. 🌊
January 20, 2026 at 5:27 PM
🇮🇹🤝🇪🇺 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. 🌊
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.
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.
January 20, 2026 at 8:41 AM
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.
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
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
January 9, 2026 at 2:28 PM
⏰ 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
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
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
December 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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
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 🌊
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 🌊
December 17, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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 🌊
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
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
December 16, 2025 at 5:14 PM
📍 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
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.
“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.
December 16, 2025 at 9:50 AM
🎥 #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.
“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
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
December 15, 2025 at 12:25 PM
#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
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
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
December 15, 2025 at 8:55 AM
🎥 #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
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
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
December 10, 2025 at 11:51 AM
“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
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
🌊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.
Combining regional expertise, coordinated action, & advanced monitoring tools.
Technology + teamwork = effective and uniform #FisheriesControl.
December 9, 2025 at 8:18 AM
🌊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.
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
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
December 8, 2025 at 9:42 AM
🎥 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
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
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
December 5, 2025 at 3:28 PM
🎣 #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
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
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
December 5, 2025 at 2:38 PM
#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
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
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
December 5, 2025 at 10:16 AM
🎥 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
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
They also visited the Ocean Protector and met the multinational team soon heading on mission.
Thank you for joining #EFCA20 !
#BalticSea
December 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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
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
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
December 4, 2025 at 4:47 PM
📍#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
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
#HappeningNow 📢 Debate at the European Parliament Committee on Fisheries with our Executive Director @susan-steele.bsky.social
Topic: EFCA work programme 2026 – objectives and priorities for the year ahead
📷 Watch live: bit.ly/4owCQ2v
#FisheriesControl #WeAssist
Topic: EFCA work programme 2026 – objectives and priorities for the year ahead
📷 Watch live: bit.ly/4owCQ2v
#FisheriesControl #WeAssist
December 3, 2025 at 9:50 AM
#HappeningNow 📢 Debate at the European Parliament Committee on Fisheries with our Executive Director @susan-steele.bsky.social
Topic: EFCA work programme 2026 – objectives and priorities for the year ahead
📷 Watch live: bit.ly/4owCQ2v
#FisheriesControl #WeAssist
Topic: EFCA work programme 2026 – objectives and priorities for the year ahead
📷 Watch live: bit.ly/4owCQ2v
#FisheriesControl #WeAssist
From sunny Cyprus, Michalis gives us a glimpse into #FisheriesControl at the eastern edge of Europe — from planning inspections to tackling the challenge of declining fish stocks.
🎥 Discover his perspective in this new #MeetTheInspectors video.
#EFCA20 #SustainableFisheries
🎥 Discover his perspective in this new #MeetTheInspectors video.
#EFCA20 #SustainableFisheries
December 3, 2025 at 8:07 AM
From sunny Cyprus, Michalis gives us a glimpse into #FisheriesControl at the eastern edge of Europe — from planning inspections to tackling the challenge of declining fish stocks.
🎥 Discover his perspective in this new #MeetTheInspectors video.
#EFCA20 #SustainableFisheries
🎥 Discover his perspective in this new #MeetTheInspectors video.
#EFCA20 #SustainableFisheries
Meet Clara, Master of the @guardiacostiera vessel Bruno Gregoretti. 🚢
Her work at sea brings together national experience & European cooperation to protect our maritime resources and support sustainable fisheries.
🎥Watch her story in the new #MeetTheInspectors video.
#EFCA20
Her work at sea brings together national experience & European cooperation to protect our maritime resources and support sustainable fisheries.
🎥Watch her story in the new #MeetTheInspectors video.
#EFCA20
December 2, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Meet Clara, Master of the @guardiacostiera vessel Bruno Gregoretti. 🚢
Her work at sea brings together national experience & European cooperation to protect our maritime resources and support sustainable fisheries.
🎥Watch her story in the new #MeetTheInspectors video.
#EFCA20
Her work at sea brings together national experience & European cooperation to protect our maritime resources and support sustainable fisheries.
🎥Watch her story in the new #MeetTheInspectors video.
#EFCA20
"Life on board is challenging, fast-paced, and unforgettable—just ask Gennaro, Head of Operations on board at @guardiacostiera 🌊
For aspiring fisheries inspectors, his story shows why this profession is more than a job—it’s a mission.
🎥 Watch now
#MeetTheInspectors #EFCA20
For aspiring fisheries inspectors, his story shows why this profession is more than a job—it’s a mission.
🎥 Watch now
#MeetTheInspectors #EFCA20
December 1, 2025 at 7:59 AM
"Life on board is challenging, fast-paced, and unforgettable—just ask Gennaro, Head of Operations on board at @guardiacostiera 🌊
For aspiring fisheries inspectors, his story shows why this profession is more than a job—it’s a mission.
🎥 Watch now
#MeetTheInspectors #EFCA20
For aspiring fisheries inspectors, his story shows why this profession is more than a job—it’s a mission.
🎥 Watch now
#MeetTheInspectors #EFCA20