Strengthening #EUCoastGuardCooperation in the field of Maritime Border Control 🌊 The Portuguese 🇵🇹 National Republican Guard hosted Croatia 🇭🇷 & Poland 🇵🇱 🔗 coastguard.europa.eu @emsa-eu.bsky.social @frontex.bsky.social #CGExchange

Wanted! 📢 Administrative Assistant 📨 Apply by 31/08/2026 Reference: EFCA/TA/AST2/2602 More information: bit.ly/4c3EfKt @EU_Careers #EUJobs

Do you have an innovative solution that could contribute to the future of fisheries control?💡 Join us at the EFCA Industry Day in Vigo. 📅 Apply by 10 August 2026, 12:00 CEST for the 2026 Edition! 🔗 bit.ly/4pQTLPI #FISHCONTECH #Innovation #FisheriesControl

From Guinea-Bissau to Guinea and Sierra Leone, regional cooperation was in action. Under the #WASOP project, we supported the #SOOSALÉ operation, led by @CSRP2016, combining #FisheriesControl activities with training for inspectors, magistrates and FMC operators. #FightAgainstIUU #WeAssist

New #RTC alert! A Real-Time Closure has been established by The UK in the #NorthSea (Scottish waters) for the protection of fish juveniles. 🗓️Until 10 August 2026 ℹ️https://www.efca.europa.eu/en/hubs-explorer/news/real-time-closure-rtc-established-by-uk-072026 #SustainableFisheries

New #RTC alert! A Real-Time Closure has been established by The Netherlands 🇳🇱 in the #NorthSea for the protection of fish juveniles. 🗓️Until 05 August2026 ℹ️ bit.ly/3YwyXzR #SustainableFisheries

Navigating EFCA online is about to get easier than ever... We're preparing to launch a new EFCA website designed to make information easier to find, improve navigation, and provide a more modern user experience. 🌊 Stay tuned for the official launch! #EFCA #Transparency

🛩️ Eyes on the North Sea Dutch fisheries inspectors joined our latest patrol aboard our #OceanGuardian. The operation combined onboard inspections with RPAS (drone) surveillance. Real-time aerial imagery enhanced situational awareness and supported monitoring before landing.

🎣 #RTC alert! A new Real-Time Closure has been established by Denmark in the #NorthSea. 🗓️ until 13 July, 23:59 (21 days). ℹ️ More information: bit.ly/3LfFzuB #FisheriesControl #SustainableFisheries #WeAssist

Protecting Europe's seas takes teamwork.🌊 Through the European Cooperation on Coast Guard Functions, EFCA, @emsa-eu.bsky.social and @frontex.bsky.social work with national authorities to strengthen cooperation, skills & capabilities across borders. 📽️Watch how: bit.ly/44nRelZ #EUAgencies

🎣#RTC alert! A new Real-Time Closure has been established by Denmark in their waters of The #NorthSea. 🗓️From 24 June 00:00 – 13 July 23:59 (21 days). More information here ℹ️ bit.ly/3LfFzuB #FisheriesControl #SustainableFisheries #WeAssist

🎣Western Indian Ocean in focus at @OurOceanOOC In Mombasa, we joined partners for the launch of #SWIOP, a €60M EU Global Gateway initiative supporting stronger ocean governance and cooperation at sea. We contribute by strengthening capacities to prevent & combat #IUUFishing.

📢 Call open: EFCA Industry Days 2026 Tech companies & institutions can apply to showcase solutions for fisheries control (REM & UAS). 🗓️ 21 Oct | Vigo ⏳ Deadline: 10 Aug 🔗 efca.europa.eu/en/Industry-... #MaritimeTech #FisheriesControl #Innovation

Europe Day, from the Museo do Mar 🇪🇺 Cooperation over conflict. Dialogue over division. Democracy as a shared foundation. These are the values we echoed together with local authorities in Vigo, while also marking 40 years since Spain joined the EU. #EuropeDay2026

🇨🇦🤝🇵🇹 A look at how we work with #RFMOs such as #NAFO to coordinate #FisheriesControl in international waters. These snapshots are from a recent patrol on board our vessel #OceanProtector in the NAFO Regulatory Area, alongside inspectors from Portugal and Canada. #WeAssist

EFCA at the EU-Seychelles Tuna Conference🐟 Discussions on fisheries control & regional cooperation in the Western Indian Ocean. How do we support this work? ✅EU-funded #SWIOP initiative ✅cooperation with IOTC against #IUUfishing ✅#JDP for tropical tuna fisheries #WeAssist

The Belgian Navy patrol vessel Pollux docked in Vigo! We welcomed the crew for an exchange on our #FisheriesControl work and visited the vessel to learn more about its operations at sea. Close cooperation with Member States is key to what we do. Thanks to the crew!🎣#WeAssist

Rescue Swimmer exchange Latvia & Spain joined the Portuguese Lifesaving Institute- ISN for intensive Search & Rescue training; from coastal ops to night scenarios. Strong cooperation. Real conditions. Shared expertise. 🔗coastguard.europa.eu @emsa-eu.bsky.social @frontex.bsky.social #CGExchange

📰 New press release EFCA Administrative Board elects its Chair and Deputy Chair and adopts its Annual Report for 2025 🔗https://www.efca.europa.eu/en/ABMeeting2026 #FisheriesControl #CommonFisheriesPolicy #WeAssist

📍Brussels | 🌊 EU–China Blue Partnership Forum Contributing to discussions on fisheries governance, control & the fight against #IUU fishing alongside @vitcheva_eu, @EU_MARE and @CostasKadis. Reinforcing common approaches for the sustainable use of marine resources worldwide.

📌Today at EFCA: Advisory Board meeting Twice a year, we meet with representatives from the European Fisheries Advisory Councils, bringing together stakeholders from across the sector. This exchange allows us to hear their views on EFCA’s work & broader sector perspectives.🎣 #EUAgencies #WeAssist

Wanted! 📢 Assistant to the Executive Director 📨Apply by 07/05/2026 Reference: EFCA/TA/AST3/2601 More information: tinyurl.com/57y7xzra @EU_Careers #EUJobs

🌊EFCA supported the 1st #WASOP regional joint fisheries control operation in the @FCWC_CPCO area. The operation combined analysis, training & joint sea deployment across Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire & Liberia. A key step for regional cooperation.🎣 🔗https://bit.ly/4sOnEjB #FisheiresControl #WeAssist

Sustainable fisheries in West Africa: a concrete step forward🌍 In Abidjan, we joined regional partners for the signature of a strategic cooperation agreement under the EU-funded #WASOP project. 🎯Strengthening governance 🤝Building capacities 🚫Tackling #IUUfishing #WeAssist

🔴 Today at EFCA: Steering Group on Training & Exchange of Experience With 25 experts from 19 EU Member States & @EU_MARE, working towards one shared objective: a common approach to fisheries control training. Because effective #FisheriesControl starts with learning together.🎣

The 2nd edition of the Greening Award Initiative is open for applications!🌿 Set up to celebrate the sustainability actions & activities carried out by authorities which empower a green transition, and contribute to a more sustainable future! Apply now➡️ bit.ly/4rLmLaH

EFCA at #SeafarersConf26 Our Executive Director @susan-steele.bsky.social joined the panel on climate, energy & environment, contributing EFCA’s perspective on cooperation in #FisheriesControl. A strong conference exploring skills, data & tech shaping the maritime sector. #EUAgencies

Looking to start your career in the EU?🌍 Apply for #BlueBookTraineeship programme and choose EFCA as your host organisation to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic decentralised European agency. Apply now👉 lnkd.in/deSgjt4S Deadline: 7 April 2026, 10:00 a.m. (CET)

At EMSA reinforcing the strong partnership between our agencies. Working side by side is essential to effectively support national authorities and address shared maritime challenges across European waters. We look forward to continuing this close collaboration. #coastguard #cooperation #EUAgencies

European Maritime Safety Agency@emsa-eu.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Today our Executive Director Maja Markovčić Kostelac met the Executive Director of @efca-eu.bsky.social Dr. Susan Steele, 🐟🎣for discussions, including on European coast guard cooperation. 🤝🌊🚢🐬

Great energy at EFCA this week! Students from @uvigo & O Castro British School joined us to learn about our work, and to hear directly from colleagues about their career paths and life at EFCA. 💬🌊 Always a pleasure to engage with the next generation and share EFCA’s mission!