The DPM is responsible for implementing the State's maritime fisheries policy.

Direction des Pêches Maritimes carries out its various missions through several divisions and offices. Small-scale fishing division Industrial fishing division Management and development division Attached offices Human resources office Mail office Management office Documentation and information office Legislation and monitoring of fisheries agreements office...

Focused on the sustainable management of fisheries resources, including: revision of the Fishing Code development and implementation of fisheries management plans control of the pirogue fleet through computerised registration of pirogues organisation of stakeholders contribution to the adjustment of fishing capacity...