“Driving Efficiency, Security and Sustainability: Strengthening Customs in the Pacific“
Oceania Customs Organisation (OCO) Secretariat
The Oceania Customs Organisation (OCO) was established by Heads of Oceania Customs Administrations in August 1998 to promote efficiency and effectiveness in all aspects of Regional Customs Administrations. To date, OCO has a membership of 24 countries and territories from the Pacific region, and its principal activity is facilitating and where appropriate helping member administrations align with customs international standards and best practice, leading to greater economic prosperity and increased border security within the Oceania region.
Strategic Priority Areas
Priority 1
Customs Leadership
Priority 2
Law Enforcement and Border Security
Priority 3
Trade Management and Facilitation
Priority 4
Revenue Management and Compliance
Priority 5
Institutional Strengthening of Small Member
Administrations
Priority 6
Institutional Strengthening of the OCO
Secretariat
Latest News
Nancy Oraka appointed as OCO Head of Secretariat
Read this document in French: Click on the language tab found at the bottom right of your screen and select French. Suva, Fiji, February 2, 2023 - The OCO Secretariat welcomed onboard its new Head of Secretariat Ms. Nancy Oraka. Originally from Papua New Guinea, Ms....
From a small town in Australia, Kim Hockey makes it big in Customs leadership
Read this document in French: Click on the language tab found at the bottom right of your screen and select French. Suva, Fiji, February 2, 2023- Senior Border Force Officer Kim Hockey grew up in the small Australian town of Innisfail in Far North Queensland. Officer...
Vanuatu Electronic Single Window Project newsletter Issue 27/2023
Vanuatu Electronic Single Window Project Monthly newsletter is now out and can be viewed here!
Northern Pacific Learn Critical Border Security Skills
Read this document in French: Click on the language tab found at the bottom right of your screen and select French. Suva, Fiji, January 31- The Oceania Customs Organisation in partnership with the Australian Border Force, Secretariat of International Narcotics Control...
Fijian female Customs Officer, Valamalua is ready to serve Asia Pacific Region
Read this document in French: Click on the language tab found at the bottom right of your screen and select French. Suva, Fiji, January 31, 2023- Akosita Valamalua previously held the position of Principal Customs Officer and then as Executive Transformation Support...
Customs administrations celebrate World Customs Day
Read this document in French: Click on the language tab found at the bottom right of your screen and select French. Suva, Fiji, January 26- Customs administrations across the region and the world are celebrating World Customs Day today, which has been themed...
RANDY LEADS FSM’S REVENUE AND CUSTOMS
Read this document in French: Click on the language tab found at the bottom right of your screen and select French. December 01, 2022: Randy Sue (pictured) always had a thirst for adventure. That’s why he joined the US military at the age of 18, eager to see the...
Events & Workshop
OCO Events and Workshops is a great way to communicate ideas, acquire new skills and specialized knowledge which members can apply to their profession and to better accomplish member goals and values.
Upcoming events and workshops:
- 10 Jul RC Talanoa-IORIS Awareness
- 14-25 Jul Pacific Management Development Program
- 14-16 Jul Pacific Regional and National Security Conference
- 16-18 Jul Pacific Islands Forum Trade Officials and Ministers Meeting (FTOM and FTMM) and the Pacific ACP Trade Officials and Ministers Meeting (PACPTOM and PACPTMM)
- 17-18 Jul Forum Officials Sub-Committee on Regional Security
- 21 Jul FISCO Meeting No. 2 of 2025
- 31 Jul PACOMM Trade Database Launch
- 04 Aug Initiate Design of tthe OCO Customs Integrity Framework
- 11-15 Aug Dialogue on AEO Development in the Pacific
- 19-22 Aug Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police Pacific Conference
- 03 Sep OCO Steering Committee Virtual (Qtr 1/2026) Meeting
- 01-03 Sep Meeting of Intelligence Contact Points
- 10 Sep ISWG Meeting
- 16-18 Sep Regional Training Course on Preventing Illicit Transfers of Toxic Chemicals – Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)
- 22 – 26 Sep PITAA Annual Heads Meeting
- 22-26 Sep PACCOM Database Workshop
- 29 Sep – 03 Oct WCO Master Trainer Program on Risk Management and PCA (WG3)
- 30 Sep – 03 Oct 8th Operational Meeting to Counter Trafficking of Synthetic Opioids, Dangerous Substances and Chemicals through Postal, Express Courier and Air Cargo Services
- 06-10 Oct Drug and Precursor Workshop & ICP Meeting
- 06 Oct FISCO Meeting No. 3 of 2025
- 13-17 Oct GESI Talanoa
- TBA Time-Release Study for Kiribati
OCO Member Countries
Interactive Map. Select member country pin to view brief info about our members. You can view map in 3D and also activate your location to zoom map to your location.
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