⏰ Deadline extended to 9 Feb 2026

More time to submit your video on Life Below Water and share your perspective on sustainable fisheries.

🏆 Win a visit to EFCA in Vigo + patrol vessel tour.
👉 bit.ly/3XyJydv

#EFCA20 #VideoContest

🎥 #MeetTheInspectors
Lieutenant Ferdinando has served on land, at sea, and in the air during #FisheriesControl missions.

From joint operations aboard EFCA patrol vessels to coordinating in Vigo, his career shows how international teamwork shapes the job.

Watch it now!
#EFCA20

#EFCA20 in Gdynia wraps up!

The #BalticSea Advisory Council joined us to discuss 20+ years of EFCA in the region and for a hands-on look aboard the Ocean Protector.

From the 2007 first scheme to today’s Baltic Joint Deployment Plan, cooperation keeps getting stronger.
#FisheriesControl #BSAC

Member States highlighted the impact of coordinated operations, training and inspector exchanges for effective Baltic fisheries control.

They also visited the Ocean Protector and met the multinational team soon heading on mission.

Thank you for joining #EFCA20 !

#BalticSea

From sunny Cyprus, Michalis gives us a glimpse into #FisheriesControl at the eastern edge of Europe — from planning inspections to tackling the challenge of declining fish stocks.

🎥 Discover his perspective in this new #MeetTheInspectors video.

#EFCA20 #SustainableFisheries

Meet Clara, Master of the @guardiacostiera vessel Bruno Gregoretti. 🚢

Her work at sea brings together national experience & European cooperation to protect our maritime resources and support sustainable fisheries.

🎥Watch her story in the new #MeetTheInspectors video.

#EFCA20

"Life on board is challenging, fast-paced, and unforgettable—just ask Gennaro, Head of Operations on board at @guardiacostiera 🌊

For aspiring fisheries inspectors, his story shows why this profession is more than a job—it’s a mission.
🎥 Watch now

#MeetTheInspectors #EFCA20

👀 Ever wondered what it’s like to be a fisheries inspector?

We asked inspectors from across Europe to share their experiences.

🎥 Their voices are coming soon. Stay tuned!

#EFCA20 #MeetTheInspectors

Dive into EFCA’s 20-year journey!

Discover how EFCA was founded, the regulations that shaped its mission, why Vigo became our home, & how Joint Deployment Plans transformed cooperation at sea.🌊⚓

Explore the story
👉 www.efca.europa.eu/en/EFCA20

#EFCA20 #FisheriesControl #WeAssist

🎙️“The Mediterranean is vital to Europe’s blue economy and biodiversity.” — @susan-steele.bsky.social , EFCA ED

With the #MediterraneanPact paving the way for closer collaboration, EFCA’s role will be more crucial than ever in ensuring a level playing field & safeguarding our seas.

#EFCA20

Celebrating 20 years of EFCA in Limassol

High-level discussions on the future of #FisheriesControl in the #Mediterranean — and a visit to our OPV Ocean Sentinel with the Commissioner, Cyprus’ Minister, & MS reps.

Strong partnerships at sea & on shore!

#EFCA20 #WeAssist #CFP

📍 Tomorrow in Esbjerg!

We’re opening the doors of the #OceanProtector and Nordsøen for a joint open ship event. Come discover how EU and Danish inspectors work together for sustainable fisheries. ⚓

🕒 16:30–18:30
📍 Østre Dokkaj, Esbjerg Harbour

#EFCA20 #EUinDK

🌊 Save the date!

On 15 August, join us for an open ship event in Esbjerg Harbour! 🚢

Come aboard EFCA’s #OceanProtector and the Danish flagship Nordsøen to learn more about fisheries control in action — from the North Sea to the North Atlantic & more.

#EFCA20 #WeCoordinate

We are grateful for the visit and the continued trust of EU and national institutions.

Together, we’re working for more effective, fair, and transparent #FisheriesControl across EU waters.

#WeAssist #EFCA20

We’re in Malta this week — hosting visits aboard our patrol vessel #OceanSentinel, supporting joint #FisheriesControl in the #Mediterranean.

One of EFCA stops across EU sea basins in 2025, showcasing our operational footprint as part of our 20th anniversary.

#EFCA20

Pleased to open our doors once again in Funchal to welcome @DGPM_Portugal, the Regional Directorate for Fisheries of Madeira, & other Portuguese authorities aboard our #OceanProtector.

Strengthening already strong ties with maritime authorities across Europe as part of our 20th anniversary. #EFCA20

Over 20 years, we've built a strong EU cooperation model for fisheries control — thanks to the dedication of our inspectors. 💪🌊

🎥 Missed our #EMD2025 panel? Catch it here (starts at 06:30:00): 📺 www.youtube.com/live/2TvPYbp...

#EFCA20 #WeAssist

Key topics included:
🔹 Observer safety
🔹 Tech integration (EM, AI, drones)
🔹 Harmonisation
🔹 Climate change
🔹 Funding models

We’ll keep coordinating the REM WG to support consistent REM implementation EU-wide.

#EFCA20 #REM #FisheriesMonitoring #WeAssist

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🤝 Big questions, thoughtful answers at our #EMD2025 panel!

We discussed:
🔹Challenges inspectors face on the ground
🔹The added value of EU cooperation through EFCA
🔹How to strengthen #FisheriesControl over the next 20 years

📸 Meet the people behind the mission.
#EFCA20

🔴 LIVE NOW at #EMD2025 : EFCA session on 20 years of uniform and effective control and inspection

📺 Watch ⤵️

bit.ly/3YUhhiv

With Fisheries authorities and experts from all over Europe.

#EFCA20

🚢 Live from our #OceanGuardian at #EuropeanMaritimeDay — curious kids exploring, learning about fisheries control and what life onboard is like for our inspectors. 👩‍✈️🐟

Visitors of all ages are discovering EFCA’s mission up close 🌊🛥️

#EFCA20 #EMD2025

🗓️ Tomorrow at 15:00 (Cork time):
Don’t miss our #EFCA20 special panel on
🎙️ “20 Years of Uniform and Effective Control and Inspection”

📺 We'll share the livestream so everyone can join, from Cork and beyond!

#FisheriesControl

👥 We were honoured to welcome Commissioner Costas Kadis for his first visit to our vessel – joined by our Executive Director @susan-steele.bsky.social, @EU_MARE's Director-General and EU & Irish authorities.

#EFCA20 #EMD2025 @ec.europa.eu

🎉 #EMD2025 has officially started in Cork – and it’s a very special one for us: EFCA turns 20!

We’re marking #EFCA20 with exciting events alongside the maritime community. 🧵👇

If you're in #Cork for #EMD2025, don't miss this opportunity, as @ec.europa.eu is celebrating 🎏 the 20th anniversary of @efca-eu.bsky.social 🥂 #EFCA20!

As #EMD2025 is about to start in Cork, we're getting ready!🌊

Tomorrow, we open one of our 3 patrol vessels to the public!👀

A special event for a special year — #EFCA20. Proud to showcase our key role coordinating fisheries inspections at sea!

#WeCoordinate #OceanGuardian

Thank you to all the speakers who marked #EFCA20 with us — on site or from afar!

Your words echoed our core values: cooperation, trust & a shared commitment to #SustainableFisheries.

🎣“Fisheries inspectors are the backbone of enforcement efforts, ensuring day-to-day compliance”— Charlina Vitcheva.

Our Executive Director @susan-steele.bsky.social opened #EFCA20 celebrations by thanking our host city & honouring those who laid EFCA’s foundations.

From a small start to a key player in EU & global #FisheriesControl — 20 years of growing impact, working for sustainability at sea.🌊 #WeAssist #IUU

Today we are delighted to join our colleagues and friends in our sister EU Agency, @efca-eu.bsky.social, as they mark their 20th anniversary!

Many congratulations to Executive Director Susan Steele and all our EFCA colleagues on this milestone anniversary!

#EFCA20

🚢 We kicked off #EFCA20 aboard our operational vessel — a floating school and symbol of EFCA’s mission for effective EU #FisheriesControl.

Where junior inspectors train, Member States exchange expertise, and cooperation takes shape at sea. 🎓🌊

#WeAssist #SustainableFisheries