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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
Multi-million tuna racket traced to Maltese waters
October 19, 2018A network of 79 individuals allegedly illegally selling bluefin tuna caught in Malta was busted in an operation involving enforcement agencies from a number of countries, the Times of Malta has learned. More than 80,000 kilos of illicit bluefin tuna were seized and it is estimated the network trafficked more than 2.5 million kilos of the species a year….
Read more (timesofmalta.com)October Is National Seafood Month – FishNews
October 4, 2018FishNews – September 26, 2018
September 27, 2018Fishermen’s News Online – Wednesday, September 26, 2018
September 26, 2018FishNews – September 19, 2018
September 20, 2018Clipper Oil: Latest Fishing News – A Recap of the 2018 IATTC Annual Meeting
September 14, 2018FishNews – September 12, 2018
September 13, 2018Fishermen’s News Online – Wednesday, September 12, 2018
September 13, 2018
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Salmon Hatcheries Back on Agenda for Alaska Board of Fisheries
Ocean Cleanup Test Run Underway
Keta Catches Push Alaska’s YTD Salmon Harvest Above 110M
Effort Intensifies to Recycle Old Commercial Fishing Nets into New Products
Alaska Symphony of Seafood Seeks Product for Competition
Important Vessel Notifications
NOTICE 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, 2017AAFA 2017 Roster
July 24, 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.