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AAFA (the American Albacore Fishing Association) is a non-profit organization representing commercial pole & line vessels. AAFA seeks to ensure responsible fishery management practices and the participation of vital fishing communities. It supports education regarding responsible fishing methods and promotes the health benefits of tuna consumption along with environmental benefits of sustainable fishery practices. AAFA strives to ensure the economic viability of pole & line fisheries now and into the future.
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Latest Fishing News
Building a Future for Japan’s Fisheries Industry
February 19, 2019It’s well known that catches of bluefin tuna, eel, Pacific saury, and other species have been poor lately. This may sound as though it’s a problem pertaining just to this year, but the truth is that Japan’s catches, excluding pelagic fishery, have been in straight decline for over 20 years and are on track to fall to zero by 2050. This is not just happenstance; structural issues are to blame….Read more (nippon.com)
International Pole & Line Foundation’s newsletter
February 19, 2019
Indonesia Lands Remarkable Victory
Events: Join IPNLF in Boston at the Seafood Expo North America in March
View NewsletterFishNews – February 13, 2019
February 19, 2019
Whale Week is over but join us as we discover more about these awe-inspiring marine mammals and our work with partners to conserve and protect them.
Also learn about the $20,000 reward that NOAA is offering for information that leads to a civil penalty or criminal conviction in the shootings of California sea lions in and around West Seattle. That and more.
View NewsletterClipper Oil: Latest Fishing News – Bans on Tuna Fishing Devices in the Pacific to Continue
February 19, 2019
Bans on Tuna Fishing Devices in the Pacific to Continue
PNG to Bolster Fisheries Co-Operation with Philippines
Mercury in Tuna Related to Location Caught, New Study Finds
US Customs Claims Vanuatu Tuna Vessel Used Forced Labor
StarKist Expands Tuna Creations Pouch Line With New Asian Inspired FlavorsFishNews – February 6, 2019
February 19, 2019
In this issue: NOAA Fisheries announced the availability of up to $6 million in Community-Based Restoration Program funding for habitat restoration in 2019, New U.S.-Canada Pacific Halibut Agreement, Help Wanted: Tropical Tuna Tagging Program, Feedback on NOAA Fisheries’ Website, and more.
View NewsletterFishermen’s News Online – Wednesday, February 6, 2019
February 19, 2019Clipper Oil: Latest Fishing News – PNA Gears for VDS Expansion, Business Plan Development in 2019
February 19, 2019
PNA Gears for VDS Expansion, Business Plan Development in 2019
FSM Government to Review Tuna Fishing Access Concession Practices
New Tuna Longline FIPs Have Potential to Turn the Tide at RFMO Negotiations
Skipjack Tuna Prices Likely at Bottom in Bangkok, Manta
China Under Scrutiny Over Fishing PracticesClipper Oil: Latest Fishing News – Tuna Pouches see Significant Growth in Shelf-Stable Seafood Market
January 29, 2019
Latest Fishing News – January 21-28, 2019
Tuna Pouches see Significant Growth in Shelf-Stable Seafood Market
Scientists Develop Model to Predict Concentrations of Mercury in Tuna
PNA Targets Management of Longline Tuna Fleets
ISSF Report Shows Many Tuna Stocks Not Meeting Criteria for MSC Sustainability Standard
PNA Aims to Pick up Pace of Tuna Fishery Improvement in 2019
Important Vessel Notifications
2019 General Membership Satellite Meetings
February 19, 2019
San Diego: Thursday April 4th – Sycuan Casino and Resort
Medford: Monday April 8th – Hilton Garden Inn
Astoria: Tuesday April 9th – Cannery Pier HotelNOTICE TO FISHERMEN–Now to approx July 18, ExxonMobil ROV pipeline survey (Heritage, Harmony, and Hondo to shore).
July 13, 2018Now to approx July 18 ExxonMobil has an ROV inspection in the water now at the ExxonMobil SYU pipeline between Heritage, Harmony, and Hondo to shore.
Read more (americanalbacore.com)Fishing and Port Access Requirements for U.S. North Pacific Albacore Tuna Vessels in the Canadian EEZ
May 31, 2018Guide for Complying With the Vessel Fishing Requirements of the U.S. – Canada Albacore Treaty
May 31, 2018SeaView Fishing by Ocean Imaging – SeaView version 3.5.3! AAFA Special: $100 off with this order form (PDF form attached).
February 20, 2018Safety Alert – Kidde Fire Extinguisher Recall
November 13, 2017United States Coast Guard Headquarters – Inspections and Compliance Directorate Washington, DC – November 13, 2017
Safety Alert 12-17Don’t be inflamed about what you have to do!
Kidde has made this extinguisher recall and replacement easy for you.This safety alert provides information related to Kidde brand fire extinguishers. Nearly 40 Million extinguishers involving 134 different models have been recalled. These fire extinguishers were manufactured between January 1, 1973 and August 15, 2017….
Read Full AlertSafety Advisory 01-17 – Renewing Certificates of Documentation USCG
September 27, 2017Safety Advisory 01-17Coast Guard Certificate of Documentation Services Be Aware of Third Party Service ProvidersThe U.S. Coast Guard’s National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC), located in Falling Waters, West Virginia, is the only entity authorized to issue Certificates of Documentation (CODs), Form CG-1270, valid for a period of one year from date of issuance…Read more (usmsa.org)
AAFA Vessels Covered under MSC Chain of Custody
August 10, 2017
AAFA has been awarded the Marine Stewardship Council's coveted eco-label for sustainable fishing. Products from the AAFA tuna fishery may now carry the Marine Stewardship Council eco-label which will distinguish it as a certified sustainable and well-managed fishery. This is the first tuna fishery in the world to receive the accolade.