Overall, EFCA’s inspections rose by a significant 20% compared to the previous year, reaching approximately 12.600 inspections in 2014. The Agency also played an active role at an international level. It provided capacity building operations in non-EU countries in support of sustainable fisheries partnerships agreements, it contributed to the evaluation of non-EU governments to fight IUU activities and assisted EU delegations in the Regional Fisheries Management Organisations. During 2014, the EFCA trained 850 fisheries inspectors.

In a recent seminar on the landing obligation, the Agency committed to continue its cooperation with Member states to facilitate compliance and a level playing field. It is ready to extend its cooperation where this is required.

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EFCA Administrative Board adopts its annual report for 2014 and endorses the results of the seminar on the Landing Obligation