Introduction
According to an FAO report, global marine fishery production has diminished, with Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing identified as a pivotal contributing factor. IUU fishing constitutes a significant international issue, adversely impacting fisheries within national jurisdictions and on the high seas. This illicit practice undermines sustainable fisheries management by circumventing legal frameworks, leading to the depletion of fish stocks and impeding sustainability efforts. Southeast Asian countries are encountering increasing pressure on their fisheries resources due to IUU fishing, often linked to inadequate management of monitoring, control, and surveillance (MCS). These nations must prioritize preventive measures such as regulating fishing vessels, addressing overcapacity, and implementing effective rights-based fisheries systems. IUU fishing undermines national and regional conservation efforts, placing responsible fishers at a considerable disadvantage and necessitating urgent, transparent action.
In response, SEAFDEC, along with the Bay of Bengal Programme Inter-Governmental Organization (BOBP-IGO) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), will be executing the Sustainable Management of Fisheries, Marine Living Resources, and Their Habitats in the Bay of Bengal Region for the Benefit of the Coastal States and Communities (BOBLME II) project, implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of United Nations (FAO) under the Global Environment Facility (GEF), in seven countries, namely Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Maldives, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.
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OBJECTIVES
Capacity Building: Enhance the knowledge of fisheries officers of three countries on the following by
1. Lesson learned on the reforms and amendments to fisheries laws in compliance with support with MCS implementation activities.
2. Building up knowledge on implementation of MCS activities for domestic and foreign fishing vessels for combating IUU Fishing.
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EXPECTED OUTPUTS
1. A comprehensive understanding of how changes in fisheries legislation have impacted the implementation of MCS activities.
2. Enhanced capacity to implement effective MCS measures on both domestic and foreign fishing vessels, leading to reduced IUU fishing activities and improved fisheries management within participating countries.
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PARTICIPANTS
Fisheries officers of all genders from Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand who are responsible for MCS activities.
Date and Venue
The regional training will be held on 19‒22 November 2024 (4 days) in SEAFDEC/TD, Samut Prakan, Thailand
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Timetable
19‒22 November 2024
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19 November 2024
Time
Subject
Resource person
09:00-09:15 Opening ceremony Mr. Suthipong Thanasarnsakorn
Training and Research Supporting Division Head09:15-10:15 Implementation and supporting MCS for combating IUU fishing in Southeast Asia
Mr. Kongpathai, SEAFDEC/TD 10:15-10:30 Refreshment 10:30-12:00 Collaboration and activities on the ASEAN Network for Combating IUU Fishing Mr. Preecha Phothong
Fisheries Foreign Affairs Division, Department of Fisheries, Thailand12:00-13:00 Lunch 13:00-16:00 The reforms and amendments to Thailand's fisheries laws in compliance with MCS to combat IUU fishing Mr. Preecha Phothong
Fisheries Foreign Affairs Division, Department of Fisheries, Thailand17:00-20:00 Reception Dinner SEAFDEC/TD -
20 November 2024
Time
Subject
Resource person
09:00-16:00 MCS activity for international fishing vessels in Thailand
Port State Measures (PSM)
Inspection Scheme for Foreign Flag Vessels under PSMA
Legal Framework
Cooperation and Sharing Information
Inspection before Entry to Port
Inspection at Port
Mr. Thira Rodshevid and
Ms. Jitpisut Sanboonpeng
Fishing and Fleets Management Division, Department of Fisheries, Thailand16:00-18:00 Side event “Participatory Risk Assessment of IUU Fishing in the BOBLME Region” by BOBP-IGO 18:00-20:00 Dinner host by BOBP-IGO -
21 November 2024
Time
Subject
Resource person
09:00-16:00 MCS activity for domestic fishing vessels in Thailand through study visit Port In-Port Out (PIPO) Procedures in Samut Sakhon Province Dr. Chonlada Meeanan
Fish Quarantine and Fishing Vessels Inspection Division, Department of Fisheries, Thailand -
22 November 2024 (Venue FMC whole day)
Time
Subject
Resource person
09:00-15:00 The operation of the Fisheries Monitoring Center (FMC) to combat IUU fishing
Overview of MCS Implementation with a Focus on Surveillance by using VMS information: a case study in Thailand
Study visit FMC
Mr. Thira Rodshevid and
Mr. Petai Kunnapan
Fishing and Fleets Management Division, Department of Fisheries, Thailand15:00-16:00 Closing ceremony Dr. Tomoko Nakazato
Deputy Secretary-General and Deputy Chief of the Training Department
Contact
Training Location at SEAFDEC Training Department:
97, Suksawat Road, Laemfapha, Phra Samut Chedi District, Samut Prakan Province, 10290, Thailand
Technical Matters:
Mr. Kongpathai Saraphaivanich
E-mail: kongpathai@seafdec.org
Administrative Matters:
Mr. Natthawat Chutiponglapat
E-mail: natthawat@seafdec.org