WCPFC Record of Fishing Vessels

WCPFC Record of Fishing Vessels

The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) publishes its Record of Fishing Vessels (RFV), a combined list of vessels that Members and Cooperating Non-Members have authorized to fish beyond national jurisdiction in the Convention Area. The site offers browse and search of the public RFV; the footer states Copyright 2026 Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission.

Coverage

Authorized fishing vessels as reported by Members/CNMs into the RFV. Bulk-export terms and exact update cadence are not stated on the checked browse page beyond the live public record UI.

Verdict

This is an official RFMO authorization list for who may fish in the western and central Pacific, useful next to the Combined IUU list and other RFMO vessel records for fishing-vessel identity and compliance checks. The page carries a WCPFC copyright notice, so Signal Lab links to the public RFV rather than claiming any bulk redistribution right.