Agreement on Port State Measures and the framework to fight illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing

This course is designed for people working in fisheries, in both the public and the private sector. In addition, technical staff and advisors of social organization and academia will benefit from the course content.

• The term illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and its impacts.
• The roles and responsibilities of flag, coastal and port States as well as market-related measures relevant to preventing, deterring and eliminating IUU fishing.
• The function of the PSMA in the context of preventing, deterring and eliminating IUU fishing.

The course is composed of three lessons of approximately 30-35 minutes each:

• Lesson 1: Concepts and implications of IUU fishing for States
• Lesson 2: International instruments and responsibilities to combat IUU fishing
• Lesson 3: Agreement on Port State Measures to prevent, deter and eliminate IUU fishing

This course offers certification. You will get your digital badge upon passing a final exam after completing the course and achieving a grade of at least 75%. Please click on the button below to complete the exam, or refer to our Certification section to learn more.