Rudolph Ihua
National Fisheries Authority
Port Moresby,NCD
17
years of professional experience
- Fisheries Monitoring & Surveillance – Extensive experience in monitoring fishing activities, enforcing compliance, and supporting national and regional security operations.
- Threat Identification – Skilled at detecting potential risks and irregularities in vessel operations, ensuring timely intervention.
- Safety & Security – Adept at maintaining operational safety standards and protecting fisheries resources.
- Team Collaboration – Strong ability to work effectively with colleagues, inter-agency partners, and regional stakeholders.
- Adaptability – Flexible and responsive to dynamic operational environments and changing mission priorities.
- Surveillance Equipment Use – Highly skilled in operating monitoring systems, vessel tracking tools, and compliance technologies.
- Confidentiality – Trusted to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity.
- Results-Driven – Consistently achieves organizational objectives through disciplined enforcement and effective case management.
Work History
Fisheries Senior Surveillance Officer
1 Year 5 Months- Monitored fishing activities to ensure compliance with regulations and conservation efforts.
- Conducted surveillance operations using advanced monitoring technologies and tools.
- Analyzed data to identify trends in fish populations and inform regulatory adjustments.
- Collaborated with enforcement teams to address illegal fishing practices effectively.
- Developed training materials for new staff on surveillance techniques and protocols.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency of surveillance operations.
- Led initiatives aimed at increasing awareness of sustainable fishing practices among stakeholders.
- Mentored junior officers, fostering skill development and operational excellence within the team.
- Assisted law enforcement agencies in investigations, providing valuable information gathered through surveillance operations.
Compliance & Enforcement Officer
9 Years 6 Months- Ensure Compliance is furnished in all level of operations within the port level as per the License Conditions, Management Plans, Regulations and FMA Act 1998.
- Oversees all local and foreign fishing operators’ their operations and functions
- Conduct Inspections on fishery operations’ as per the NFA Management Plans
- Issuing of Fisheries Operators’ Licenses and Fishing Companies Licenses annually
- Conduct Investigation and Prosecution where breaches of NFA Acts are committed
- Fishing Vessels Inward & Outward Port Clearances in regards to Port State Measures (PSMA)
- Conduct Portside Boarding and Inspection as per the NFA & FFA Good Standing.
- Conduct Coastal Fisheries Awareness to General Communities, Villages, Districts etc.
- Facilitating of NFA MCS Regional Monitoring and Surveillance Operations annually
- Conducting Compulsory Inspection both within and abroad on License Fishing Vessels annually
- Conducting Surveillance Monitoring within Port, PNG EEZ and abroad with other PNA member countries in terms of IUU using NFA Observer Data and Reports, FIMS, PCDs and Fishing Vessel tracking information.
- Arrest and prosecute fisheries offenders and report all activities and case files to FIMS registry for future references and updates of those activities, and
- Report all port activities, operations and other taskings to EM MCS and Compliance Manager as required to.
Regular Fisheries Observer
6 Years 4 Months- Contracted as a regular fisheries Observer then was authorised as a PNG National Observer de-briefer and again in 2012, I was certified as PIRFO after gaining experience from both the NFA, SPC and FFA observer coverage trips and sampling projects for almost 3 years.
- Was also conducting Observer Data Debriefing and Observer trip placement on fishing vessels as well.
- Compile CIR and Reports on IUU Activities for compliance and monitoring purposes.
- Provides scientific data for SPC and NFA Management including CMM for WCPFC Management purposes.
Education
Primary School Certificate - Year 6
Primary School Certificate - Year 8
Gr. 7 – 8
High School Certificate - Year 10
Gr. 9 – 10
Associate of Arts - Matriculation Studies
PNG Fisheries Observer Program - PIRFO/PNG - Fisheries
Joint Law Enforcement Training - Human Trafficking And People Smuggling
Certificate of Training - Effective Fisheries Compliance Officer
Certificate of Training - Legal Studies For Fisheries Compliance Officer
Certificate IV - Investigation Compliance & Enforcement Training
Basic Safety Training - Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS)
Certificate of Attendance - Audit Management System
Certificate of Attainment - High Seas Boarding & Inspections
Certificate of Completion - Advance Fisheries Intelligence Training
Certificate of Completion - Fisheries MCS in South-East Asia
Certificate of Participation - GFW Watch Tools For Vessel Monitoring & Analysis
Certificate of Completion - Comprehensive Security Cooperation 25-1
Certificate of Training - Public Service Induction
Skills
VMS Monitoring
FIMS Monitoring
Public Safety Awareness
Reporting skills
Incident documentation
Access point monitoring
Background checks
Intelligence gathering
Experience in Global Fish Watch & Starboard Side Monitoring
Law enforcement collaboration
Team surveillance
Video surveillance
Law enforcement liaison
Covert operations
Surveillance expertise
Investigative techniques
Interviewing techniques
Patrol procedures
Building patrols
Accurate incident reporting
Incident reporting
Suspicious activity monitoring
Facility monitoring and oversight
Enforcement of policies and procedures
Suspicious activity surveillance
Documentation skills
Interests
Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact.
Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration.
Participating in cultural exchange programs and homestays.
Community Cleanup
Gardening
Playing Sports
In-Country Fusion Center Development Project
Recognising the urgency of addressing complex and evolving maritime security threats—such as illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, transnational crime, climate-induced risks, and persistent gaps in maritime domain awareness—the Government of Papua New Guinea (PNG), through National Executive Council (NEC) Decision No: 312/2024, formally approved the Establishment of the Papua New Guinea National Fusion Centre (PNG NSFC).
The proposed National Maritime Security Fusion Centre (NMSFC) is a strategic national initiative designed to serve as the central node for interagency coordination, real-time intelligence sharing, and integrated maritime governance. This project aligns closely with PNG’s National Oceans Policy 2020–2030, which calls for a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach to sustainable ocean management and national security.
The project emerged from the PNG Cohort’s participation in the Comprehensive Security Cooperation (CSC) 25-1 Course hosted by the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) in Honolulu, Hawaii. It is a testament to PNG’s commitment to regional security cooperation and capacity building. The APCSS CSC 25-1 PNG Cohort identified the establishment of the Fusion Centre as a practical and high-impact policy solution to PNG’s growing maritime security challenges.
The initiative is being developed in partnership with relevant PNG agencies and international stakeholders.
Timeline
Fisheries Senior Surveillance Officer
National Fisheries Authority
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
Compliance & Enforcement Officer
National Fisheries Authority Compliance and Enforcement Unit
06.2015 - 12.2024Read More
Regular Fisheries Observer
National Fisheries Authority Observer Program
02.2009 - 06.2015Read More
Kusbau Primary School
Primary School Certificate from Year 6
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St-Francis Xavier Primary School
Primary School Certificate from Year 8
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Holy Spirit High School
High School Certificate from Year 10
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University of Papua New Guinea Distance Learning
Associate of Arts from Matriculation Studies
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National Fisheries College
PNG Fisheries Observer Program - PIRFO/PNG from Fisheries
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International Organization For Migration
Joint Law Enforcement Training from Human Trafficking And People Smuggling
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National Fisheries Authority
Certificate of Training from Effective Fisheries Compliance Officer
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Compliance Training Consultant
Certificate of Training from Legal Studies For Fisheries Compliance Officer
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Australian Qualifications Framwork - ICETS
Certificate IV from Investigation Compliance & Enforcement Training
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National Fisheries College
Basic Safety Training from Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS)
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Fishing Industry Association
Certificate of Attendance from Audit Management System
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Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency
Certificate of Attainment from High Seas Boarding & Inspections
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RPOA & ATSEA-2 Project
Certificate of Completion from Advance Fisheries Intelligence Training
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Nha Trang University
Certificate of Completion from Fisheries MCS in South-East Asia
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Global Fish Watch
Certificate of Participation from GFW Watch Tools For Vessel Monitoring & Analysis
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Daniel K. Inouye Asia Pacific Center For Security Studies
Certificate of Completion from Comprehensive Security Cooperation 25-1
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Somare Institute of Legal And Government College
Certificate of Training from Public Service Induction
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