Our mission is to ensure the optimum utilization of the fisheries resources in the waters of Barbados for the benefit of the people of Barbados through management and development.
OUR CLIENTS
Several government, non-governmental organisations, individuals and firms in the private sector are involved in the fisheries sector with various roles and responsibilities. These have a stake or strong interest in the fishing industry and can therefore influence the development of the fisheries sector. Knowing what each group does, and how they relate to each other, makes it easier to understand the industry. This allows well-informed decisions, avoids unintended negative impacts on fisheries or other sectors, and informs how best to participate in the fisheries planning and management processes.
- Barbados Coast Guard,
- Royal Barbados Police Force
- International Transport (Maritime Affairs Section)
- International Transport (Telecommunications Unit)
- Barbados Port INC.
- Ministry of Finance
- Ministry of Agriculture (Planning Unit)
- Fishers
- Boat owners
- Processors
- Fisherfolk organisations
- Private sector marine equipment suppliers
- Teachers, Students and others doing fisheries related research
SENIOR MANAGEMENT
Chief Fisheries Officer:
Shelly-Ann Cox
Deputy Chief Fisheries Officer:
Christopher Parker
Principal Fisheries Assistant:
Gregory Franklin
SUB UNITS
Food Safety
Examination of plants and equipment for compliance with local and international food safety standards
Oversees maintenance of major fish landing sites
Accounts
Collects fees for tractor haul up and launch, Pays bills, prepares requisitions for items to be purchased by the Fisheries Division
Biological
Performs research and data collection towards assessing the state of the various fisheries and suggests conservation and development methods
Services
Registration of fisherfolk and vessels, performs inspection of fishing vessels in accordance with local and international standards, provides haul up and launch services for local fishing vessels.