“Strengthening Partnerships for Dynamic Solutions and
a future ready Blue 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. The OCO has a membership of 23 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
Government of Niue changes Protocols for Pre-departure Testing
The Government of Niue (GON) has announced changes in the standard pre-departure testing requirements for passengers travelling to Niue. View full Media Release here.
CNMI Division of Customs and Biosecurity seizes 4.9 pounds of Crystal Methamphetamine
The CNMI Division of Customs and Biosecurity on Saturday seized 4.9 pounds of crystal methamphetamine that was being smuggled into the country concealed in a box of Chinaware. Read full story here.
CUSTOMS OFFICERS EQUIPPED TO ADAPT TO CHANGING LANDSCAPES OF WORK
Suva, Fiji, 14 March 2022: Customs administrations in the Oceania region are better equipped to adapt to the changing landscapes of border security, trade facilitation and revenue collection following the graduation of 49 Customs officers with a Certificate III in...
Pacific Women in Customs – Together We Are Stronger – IWD 2022
Meliki Logaulu Appointed as OCO HR and Logistics Officer
Suva, Fiji, March 08, 2022- Oceania Customs Organisation (OCO) has appointed Meliki Logaulu (pictured) as its HR and Logistics Officer Ms. Logaulu comes with vast professional and industry experience with Over 20 years of proven work experience in various industries...
WOMEN IN CUSTOMS – WE CAN!
In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Australian Border Force, the Oceania Customs Organisation and RMIT University pay tribute to impressive cohort of women serving in Customs administrations across the Pacific region. If you think Customs is a job for...
Vanuatu Electronic Single Window Project monthly newsletter Issue 20/2021
Vanuatu Electronic Single Window Project Monthly newsletter is now out and can be viewed here!
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:
- 01 – 15 Jul CERT IV Topic – Revenue Stream: Electives / Enforcement Stream: Electives – Cont’d
- 01 Jul – 12 Aug CERT IV Topic – Revenue Stream: Electives / Enforcement Stream: Electives
- 08 – 29 Jul CERT III Topic – Revenue Stream: Electives / Enforcement Stream: Electives
- 25 – 26 Jul Executive Leadership Retreat – (Heads of Customs) inclusive of Mentoring
- 29 – 31 Jul 26th OCO Annual Conference, Cook Islands
- 01 – 12 Aug CERT IV Topic – Revenue Stream: Electives / Enforcement Stream: Electives – Cont’d
- 16 Aug Joint Heads of Pacific Security Conference
- 05 – 26 Aug CERT III Topic – Enforcement Stream: Electives
- 19 Aug CERT IV Topic – Final Assessment
- 26 – 30 Aug IPR Pacific Colloquim, Los Angeles, U.S.
- 03 – 04 Sep Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police Annual Conference
- 02 Sep CERT III Topic – Final Assessment
- 16 – 18 Sep PITAA Annual Heads Meeting, Port Vila, Vanuatu
- 24 – 26 Sep Customs Control over Trade in Toxic Chemicals, Vanuatu
- 24 – 26 Sep Business Process Re-engineering Workshop
- 28 – 30 Oct ABF Trade Enforcement: Revenue Evasion Master Class
- TBC GESI Action Plan – Module II
- 08-10 Nov OCO Staff Retreat (Team Building) & Christmas event
- TBC ABF Trade Enforcement Leadership Seminar, Brisbane
- TBC Conduct TRS in FSM, RMI, Palau & Timor Leste
- TBC GESI Action Plan – launch of Community of Practice – Module III
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.