NIFCA Hosts Ghanaian Delegation on the St Aidan Patrol Vessel

In September, NIFCA welcomed a delegation from the Ghanaian Fisheries Department aboard the St Aidan Patrol Vessel as part of the UK-funded Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP).

The OCPP works with Ghana and other partner nations to address marine and fisheries challenges through collaboration, research, and capacity building. The programme supports sustainable aquaculture, strengthens marine protected area (MPA) implementation and awareness, and provides scholarships for marine science research in Ghana.

The visit, organised in partnership with the Marine Management Organisation (MMO), gave the Ghanaian team first-hand insight into NIFCA’s fishery management  and enforcement and compliance operations.

NIFCA Chief Officer, Mark Southerton, said: “The Ghanaian delegation welcomed the opportunity to join the Northumberland IFCA patrol and see some of the fisheries management and compliance work in action.

“We were delighted to contribute to this international exchange, helping share best practice in fisheries management and building connections that support sustainable oceans for all.”