The Compliance Unit is the enforcement arm of the division when dealing with non-compliance issues of fishing activities conducted by licensed fishing vessels inside Kiribati EEZ. Principal to the work agenda of this unit is all about observance to fishing activities in conformity with the condition of the licence, laws and regulations of Kiribati and measures adopted at fisheries bodies to which Kiribati is a member.

In addition, the VMS and Kiribati Observer (KIOB) play vital roles to support and complement work programs and activities of these units. The division is also a participatory and core member to border security and law enforcement bodies such as the Combined Law Agency Group (CLAG) and Fisheries Administrative Penalty Committee (FAPCOM) in dealing with border security issues and illegal fishing activities – globally termed Illegal Unreported Unregulated (IUU) fishing.