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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
FishNews – May 23, 2018
May 24, 2018Clipper Oil: Latest Fishing News – Bangkok Tuna Prices Set to Fall
May 24, 2018IPNLF Newsletter | Our contribution to the UN SDGs
May 18, 2018
IPNLF will join the 22nd Annual Session of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) next week in Bangkok (21-25 May) to advocate for stronger management measures that address sustainability and equity throughout the Indian Ocean. IPNLF’s Position Statement has been submitted to the IOTC, and can also be found here…
View NewsletterClipper Oil: Latest Fishing News – More Than 800 Tuna Workers in PNG Are Laid Off
May 18, 2018BREAKING NEWS: Bumble Bee’s CEO Lischewski Indicted By US DOJ
May 17, 2018
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has indicted Bumble Bee Foods’ CEO Chris Lischewski on allegations that he conspired with others to fix tuna prices from 2010 to 2013, the DOJ said in a press release. The indictment, filed in San Francisco federal court, charges Lischewski with participating in a conspiracy to fix prices of packaged seafood beginning in or about November 2010 until December 2013….
Read more (undercurrentnews.com)Status of Stocks 2017 – Annual Report to Congress
May 17, 2018
It was another year of positive progress rebuilding our nation’s fish stocks. Our newly released Status of U.S. Fisheries report for 2017 shows the number of stocks on the overfished list just reached a new all-time low. By the end of 2017, the number of stocks on the overfishing list remained at 30, while the number of stocks on the overfished list dropped to 35, the lowest number ever….
Read more (fisheries.noaa.gov)FishNews – May 16, 2018
May 17, 2018
HIGHLIGHTS
Endangered Species Day is May 18th!
Endangered Species Day is an annual celebration and opportunity for people to learn about endangered and threatened species and what we can do to help them.
Endangered Steller Sea Lions Get a Closer Look From Online Citizen Scientists
Endangered Species Day Events
View NewsletterFishermen’s News Online – Wednesday, May 16, 2018
May 16, 2018
Important Vessel Notifications
SeaView 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, 2017AAFA 2017 Roster
July 24, 2017AAFA in Action
July 20, 2017NOAA Fisheries announce $100 million in FFP funds are now available
January 24, 2017NOAA Fisheries announced that $100 million in FFP funds are now available for FY2017. Please see the attached brochure for details and spread the word on our excellent financing program that can be used for quota share, shore-side facilities, or vessels!
Clarification of Mandatory Safety Exams for Commercial Fishing Vessels
October 27, 2015This bulletin provides clarification about the five-year mandatory dockside safety exam that applies to many commercial fishing vessels (CFVs).
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.