Inside Port Operations: Interns Visit Taiwanese Purse Seiner

Last week, our interns participated in an educational vessel visit at Pohnpei Port aboard a Taiwanese purse seiner serviced by Ocean Care Company (OCC). The visit was led by FSM NORMA and the FSM Maritime Police to give interns a practical understanding of purse seine vessel operations, port entry, inspection, and compliance checks on fishing vessels. Representing diverse academic backgrounds—including Economics, Information Technology (IT), and Marine Science—the cohort experienced firsthand how their distinct disciplines apply directly to national fisheries management.

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - Assessment and Design of Coastal Fisheries Data Management Framework

Request for Expressions of Interest - Assessment and Design of Coastal Fisheries Data Management Framework

The consulting services are for the assessment of existing coastal fisheries data systems and gaps and the design of a recommended coastal fisheries data management framework for future implementation.

Empowering Future Ocean Leaders: NORMA Hosts Visiting High School Students from Japan

During a recent visit to the NORMA visiting high school students from Japan got a taste of local fisheries management and local food culture. At NORMA, we are proud to empower the next generation of ocean leaders. We gave our student interns the opportunity to lead the discussion on our agency's vital role in marine stewardship.

Request for Expressions Of Interest - Consulting Services to Strengthen Legal Frameworks for Coastal Fisheries Management

Strengthening the management of coastal fisheries through review and gap analysis of legislative and regulatory frameworks governing coastal fisheries in the FSM states, and development of draft legislation and related recommendations, including areas relating to small boat registration and safety..[ ]

Employment Opportunity - PNAO Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

The Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) invites applications from interested candidates to fill the vital role of CEO of the Parties to the Nauru Agreement Office (PNAO). The CEO leads the PNAO, a globally recognized institution at the forefront of innovative fisheries governance and ocean resource management.

Weightless Underwater: Empowering Pohnpei’s Marine Guardians

From June 23 – July 9, 2026, environmental officers in Pohnpei earned their scuba certifications through a specialized dive training course — gaining the skills to conduct underwater ecological surveys, track coral reef health, and monitor our coastal resources.
A partnership between DECEM and the Pohnpei State Government, funded under the FSM PROPER Project. Next stop: Chuuk and Kosrae.

NORMA Welcomes New Executive Assistant, New ER Officer, andObserver Trainer

We are thrilled to announce that July-O Saimon and Steve Peter have officially joined the National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA) team as our newest Electronic Reporting Officer and Fisheries Observer Trainer, beginning their tenure on June 29, 2026.

Job Vacancy - Assistant Director – Fisheries Management Division

The National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA) is looking for a qualified individual to fill the position of an Assistant Director for the Fisheries Management Division; a managerial role to ensure that reports and data analysis presented to NORMA management are well structure.

Laws & Regulations

Maritime Boundaries

Fisheries Status

The National Oceanic Resources Management Authority (NORMA) is the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) National Government agency responsible for managing the FSM’s fisheries resources from the 12-nautical mile (NM) Territorial Seas out to the 200 NM Exclusive Economic Zone. Fisheries resources inside the 12 NM Territorial Seas are managed by the four individual states (Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae). NORMA works closely with the Department of Resources & Development (R&D), the Department of Justice (DoJ), the Department of Transportation, Communication and Infrastructure (DTCI) among other national and state agencies to fulfill its fisheries management duties. NORMA receives technical support from regional organizations including the Pacific Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) under a Country Level Service Agreement (CSLA) for legal, economic, management and monitoring, control and surveillance (MCS) and scientific support and advice from the Oceanic Fisheries Program of the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC-OFP).

DIVISIONS

NORMA's specialized divisions work in concert to ensure sustainable fisheries management, economic analysis, scientific research, compliance enforcement, and essential organizational support.

Fisheries Management Division (FMD)

Ensures the fisheries that NORMA is responsible for are managed sustainably and to the benefit of FSM through access agreement negotiations, licensing and permits, and administering the Vessel Day Scheme.

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The Fisheries Science Division (FSD)

Manages NORMA’s scientific needs and obligations, including the management of the FSM National Observer Program.

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The Fisheries Compliance Division (FCD)

Responsible for managing monitoring and control measures to ensure that fishing vessels comply with national laws and regulations and regional and international obligations.

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The Corporate Services Division (CSD)

Supports the entire organization including the four other Divisions (Fisheries Economics & Development, Fisheries Management, Science and Compliance) with administration, human resources, IT, legal advice, finance and budget.

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