International Seminar on Agreement on Port State Measures Convenes
31 December 2025, China: An international seminar on the Agreement on Port State Measures (PSMA) was held in Shanghai on December 17. The seminar was hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and organized by Shanghai Ocean University, with support from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Representatives from FAO, France, Thailand, Chile, Morocco, Sri Lanka, the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission and the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission, shared updates on PSMA implementation and national practices in fulfilling the Agreement. The event also brought together representatives from fisheries and law enforcement, maritime, customs and immigration departments from 11 coastal provinces and municipalities, and representatives from fisheries-related universities, industry associations and companies.
The seminar, focusing on progress and achievements in PSMA implementation, aimed to share countries’ practices and experience in implementing the PSMA, analyze risks and challenges related to its implementation, and deepen cooperation in global fisheries governance and the fight against illegal fishing. The seminar noted that, as the first international legally binding instrument specifically targeting illegal fishing, the PSMA is of great significance to global fisheries governance. Its implementation is a systematic endeavor that requires all parties to strengthen inter-agency coordination, improve monitoring and enforcement capacities, and enhance international cooperation.
The Chinese delegation introduced China’s progress in implementing the PSMA. Since its accession to the PSMA, China has established a multi-department coordination mechanism, developed operational procedures for port inspection, steadily carried out port inspections, and effectively fulfilled its obligations as a Party. China will continue to strengthen its regulatory system as a port state, actively participate in global fisheries governance, effectively combat illegal fishing, promote the conservation and sustainable use of fishery resources, and contribute to global food security and high-quality fishery development.
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