Ministry of Fisheries, Ocean and Maritime Affairs - Vanuatu

13/03/2026

🌊🤝 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐮 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 🤝🌊

On Wednesday March 11, the Director of the Vanuatu Fisheries Department and the Acting Director of the Department of Ocean and Maritime Boundaries within MFOMA have officially signed their respective performance agreement contracts with the Public Service Commission. It marks a crucial step towards enhancing accountability, performance standards, and service delivery of the ministry.

This aims to align the objectives of these departments with national development goals, fostering transparency and efficiency in the management of fisheries, maritime boundaries, and ocean resources.

The signing ceremony highlights the government's dedication to good governance, results-driven management, and the sustainable growth of Vanuatu’s maritime and fisheries industries.


Ministry of the Prime Minister - Vanuatu
Vanuatu Office Of The Public Service Commission
Vanuatu Customs and Inland Revenue

10/03/2026

We are located behind the MSG building at Indepence Park.

09/03/2026

🌊 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝐤𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐚, 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐦𝐨 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐮𝐦𝐢🐟

𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗼 𝗼𝗹𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗮, Vanuatu Fisheries Department 𝗶 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗽 𝗺𝗸𝗺 𝘁𝗼𝗸𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗮 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗺 𝗲𝘃𝗿𝗶 𝗳𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻, 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗺𝗼 𝗲𝘃𝗿𝗶 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗼𝘁 𝗹𝗮𝘄 𝘄𝗲 𝗶 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗸𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗸𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗺 𝗳𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘁.

𝐏𝐥𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐛𝐚𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐞:
🚫 𝐍𝐨 𝐮𝐬𝐮𝐦 𝐨𝐥 𝐤𝐚𝐞𝐧 𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐰 𝐢 𝐧𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐦 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐮𝐦𝐢 𝐮𝐬𝐮𝐦.

🤝Yumi mas join hand oltaem blong practisim safe fishing mo care long solwora blong yumi.

🌊 Protecting Our Fish, Our Future! 🐟
The Vanuatu Fisheries Department is reminding all fishers, shop owners, and communities that certain fishing nets are prohibited under law. These rules are in place to safeguard our marine resources, ensure sustainable livelihoods, and protect the long-term health of our ocean.
👉 Illegal nets will be confiscated, and penalties may apply.
👉 Communities are encouraged to work together for responsible fishing practices

Department of Strategic Policy, Planning & Aid Coordination
Vanuatu Office Of The Public Service Commission
Ministry of Fisheries, Ocean and Maritime Affairs
Vanuatu Police Force
Vanuatu Customs and Inland Revenue

03/03/2026

Today we celebrate your leadership, wisdom, and the vital role you play in shaping our communities and preserving our traditions. Your dedication and guidance are truly appreciated and cherished.

🌺✨ Happy Chiefs' Day to all the Chiefs of Vanuatu! ✨🌺

Vanuatu Fisheries Department
Ministry of the Prime Minister - Vanuatu
Vanuatu Office Of The Public Service Commission
Vanuatu Department of Agriculture & Rural Development
Vanuatu Customs and Inland Revenue

03/03/2026

Vanuatu Ministry of Fisheries, Ocean and Maritime Affairs

03/03/2026

📣𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓! 📣
Exciting opportunities within the MFOMA World Bank-funded project!

The Ministry of Fisheries, Ocean and Maritime Affairs (MFOMA) is pleased to announce three key positions within our Project Management Unit.
This is an excellent opportunity for apssionate professionals to contribute to the fisheries sector in Vanuatu.

𝟭. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 (𝗣𝗖)
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/9nvzyqxlanck5798grdxb/Project-Coordinator-PC.pdf?rlkey=wu3x5tmrcnmihyx7nn0jvw4r8&st=saevjaki&dl=0

𝟮. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿 (𝗣𝗔)
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/c6gtyipf741hj9twxnivc/Procurement-Advisor-PA.pdf?rlkey=yxqlv2yle5nmdh1tkqpjz5cwc&st=itgqjozr&dl=0

𝟮. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿 (𝗣𝗢)
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/bpfk3r3deoo70kcmosjdn/Procurement-Officer-PO.pdf?rlkey=x4b4m4vtghxjmrpqmijze5iib&st=6fgvwsma&dl=0

These positions are funded through World Bank project and are based within the Project Management Unit within the Corporate Service Unit (CSU

Interested and qualified individuals are encouraged to apply!
Please consult the attached documents for advert information. Detailed information package of the positions can be obtained from the Corporate Service Unit (CSU) of MFOMA.

Don't miss your chance to be part of a transformative project that aims to promote sustainable use of our marine resources and suppport community livelihoods.

Apply by submitting your CV and supporting documents demonstrating relevant experience 𝐛𝐲 𝟓:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 (Vanuatu Time), 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟑 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.
Email: 𝐬𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞@𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐮.𝐠𝐨𝐯.𝐯𝐮 | Copy: 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐥@𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐮.𝐠𝐨𝐯.𝐯𝐮
Mail: MFOMA - Coporate Service Unit
PMB 9043
Port Vila
Vanuatu.
Detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) available @ MFOMA CSU during office hours.
For more information please call: +(678) 5365087 | 33225

📝𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐮𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞!

Vanuatu Fisheries Department
Department of Strategic Policy, Planning & Aid Coordination
Ministry of the Prime Minister - Vanuatu
Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry & Biosecurity

03/03/2026

03/03/2026

⚠️ Urgent Travel Advisory - Escalate conflict in the broader Middle East region❗️

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and External Trade of the Republic of Vanuatu is issuing this urgent travel advisory in response to the escalating hostility and conflict in the Middle East.

❗️For urgent assistance: Contact the Ministry directly or the nearest diplomatic mission listed in the Travel advisory issued.

03/03/2026

Welcome message from the MFOMA.

We are honored to welcome Mr. Samson VILVIL FARE as our new Director General, following his appointment by the Public Service Commission on 12 December 2025.

We are confident that his extensive experience and leadership will serve as a strong foundation for the growth and development of our Ministry.

🔈PSC Appoints Mr. Samson Vilvil Fare as New Director General of Ministry of Fisheries.

Port Vila, 12 December 2025. The Public Service Commission (PSC) announced on 11 December the appointment of Mr. Samson Vilvil Fare as the new Director General (DG) of the Ministry of Fisheries, Oceans and Maritime Affairs (MoFOMA).

Mr. Samson Vilvil Fare is a Ni-Vanuatu professional and leader with two decades of strategic experience in fisheries, biodiversity conservation, climate change, and sustainable development at global, regional, and national levels. He spent 26 years working abroad, including the last six years serving as Vanuatu’s High Commissioner to Australia🇦🇺.

Mr. Fare brings with him a wealth of expertise in diplomacy, environmental governance, project management, policy development, strategic analysis, and resource mobilization. He has proven ability to lead diverse, multidisciplinary teams in multicultural environments.🤝

In his congratulatory note, the Chairman of the Public Service Commission, Mr. Meto Nganga commended the new DG and stated the PSC is confident MoFOMA will thrive under his leadership.

“We look forward to your leadership and expertise in ensuring the sustainability of our marine resources and oceans, which will greatly support the government’s decision-making,” Mr. Nganga said.

In response, DG Fare expressed his enthusiasm to return home and contribute to strengthening the sustainable use of Vanuatu’s ocean resources in a way that supports livelihoods and protects natural heritage in harmony with the nation’s diverse culture.

“As a proud Ni-Vanuatu, I bring a unique perspective that bridges traditional knowledge with modern scientific approaches. My leadership philosophy emphasizes collaboration, inclusivity, and innovation to address the interconnected challenges of environmental degradation, climate change, and the link between ocean management and sustainable economic development,” he said.

“My professional journey reflects a deep commitment to empowering communities through integrated approaches to sustainable fisheries, marine and ocean resource management, aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the National Sustainable Development Plan (NSDP).”

DG Fare officially signed his contract in the presence of the Acting Secretary, Mr. Stephane B**g on Friday, 12 December 2025.

Mr. Fare holds two master’s degrees: an MSc in Biodiversity & Conservation and an MA in Economics & Social Sciences with a focus on Environmental Policy and Sustainability Development.

Congratulations are in order Mr. Fare on your appointment 🤝.

03/03/2026

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