Designation Notice of the Closure of Gilbert Islands Group
On the 3rd of December, 2025 the PNA Office received a visit from 10th graders from the Majuro Cooperative School as part of a field trip for their Communications and Network class. Mr. Penihulo Lopati, the Vessel Day Scheme/Vessel Monitoring System (VDS/VMS) Officer, briefed the students on the history of the PNA and the VDS. Mr. Lopati highlighted the importance of communication and networking systems in supporting the efficient operation of the PNA Office, with particular emphasis on their role in enabling VDS services for PNA members.
The 2nd PNA e-Reporting Workshop took place on 9 to 10 October 2025, at the PNA Office in Majuro, Marshall Islands.
The PNA Office conducted its 3rd Industry Consultations Workshop at the PNA Headquarter in Majuro, Marshall Islands on 7 - 8 October 2025.
- Based on preliminary figures (and revised data), Oct saw increases in overall purse seine fishing effort and total catch, while the overall catch rate only slightly increased. Fleet concentration remained heaviest in the west as La Nina phased in.