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PFA and Greenpeace representatives sign the MoU on sustainable pelagic fisheries. (Photo: Nina Slagmolen)
Pelagic fishing association signs deal with Greenpeace
(NETHERLANDS, 9/2/2016)
The Pelagic Freezer-trawler Association (PFA) and its member companies Parlevliet & Van der Plas, Cornelis Vrolijk and W. van der Zwan, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Greenpeace.
The objective of the initiative is to achieve a sustainable pelagic fishery, such as the herring and mackerel fishery, and a healthy balance between fisheries and the marine environment.
In the framework of the signed MoU, PFA commits not to explore until now unfished areas in the Arctic and Antarctic regions.
In addition, the agreement recognises the association plays a leading role in the following areas:
- The collection of scientific data and scientific research regarding pelagic resources, avoiding bycatch, improving selectivity and the impact on the marine ecosystem; and
- Constructively contributing to effective fisheries management in all regions where members of the PFA have a pelagic fishing operation.
Both parties also agreed that the PFA member companies refrain from entering into fishing in the until now unfished areas in the Arctic and Antarctic and to work together in improving regional fisheries management in West Africa.
Furthermore, the PFA and Greenpeace will entertain an ongoing dialogue on all issues listed in the MoU.
The duration of the agreement is set at ten years.
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