Regional Training Course on

Strengthening Capacity of Implementation for Monitoring Control and Surveillance (MCS) in Southeast Asia

16 - 19 September 2024 at SEAFDEC/TD, Thailand

Introduction

Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing poses a significant threat to all capture fisheries, whether within national boundaries or on the high seas. This illegal activity undermines efforts to conserve and manage fish stocks, potentially leading to fishery collapses or severely hindering recovery efforts for depleted stocks. Such impacts can lead to the loss of short- and long-term social and economic benefits and negatively affect food security. Southeast Asian countries continuously face growing pressure on their fisheries resources due to illegal fishing. In many cases, IUU fishing is linked to inadequate MCS (Monitoring, Control, and Surveillance) management.

Therefore, these countries should prioritize the development of preventive measures to achieve sustainable fisheries rather than focusing solely on conflict mitigation. Preventive measures could include regulating fishing vessel numbers, addressing overcapacity, and implementing effective rights-based fisheries management systems. The emphasis on illegal fishing within the IUU framework undermines both national and regional conservation efforts, hindering progress towards sustainable and responsible fisheries. Additionally, IUU fishing puts responsible fishers at a significant disadvantage, highlighting the urgent need for transparent and swift action against it. If IUU fishing remains unchecked, efforts to restore vulnerable stocks under strict management controls or moratoria will be unsuccessful.

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  • OBJECTIVES

    Capacity Building: Enhance the knowledge of fisheries officers of AMSs on the following topics.

    1. Fisheries intelligence/innovation technology/application with notification on surveillance and MCS integration

    2. Risk assessment tools for key IUU fishing areas

    3. Risk analysis from VMS/AIS information

  • By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

    1. Updated information on innovation technology with notification on MCS activities

    2. Increasing knowledge, understanding, skills and experience in risk assessment and analysis to combating IUU fishing

  • Three (3) fisheries officers who are responsible in the MCS activities especially VMS, AIS, and risk analysis from AMSs

 

Date and Venue

The regional training will be held on 16–19 September 2024 (4 days) in SEAFDEC/TD, Samut Prakan, Thailand

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Timetable

16 - 19 September 2024

  • 16 September 2024

    Time
    Subject
    Resource person
    0900-0915 Opening ceremony Dr. Suttinee Limthammahisorn
    Secretary-General and Chief of the Training Department
    0915-1045 International promotion of strengthening monitoring control and surveillance (MCS) implementation for combating IUU fishing (FAO)
    International plan of action to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IPOA-IUU)
    FAO port state measure agreement (PSMA)
    Global record of fishing vessels, refrigerated transport vessels and supply vessels
    Global information exchange system (GIES)
    Voluntary guideline on transshipment
    Overview impacts and identifying practical tools to assess the magnitude of IUU fishing     		FAO
    1045-1100 Refreshment
    1100-1200 Implementation and supporting MCS for combat IUU fishing in Southeast Asia Kongpathai, SEAFDEC/TD
    1200-1300 Lunch
    1300-1430 Fisheries intelligence/innovation technology/application with notification on surveillance and MCS integration Global Fishing Watch
    1430-1500 Refreshment
    1500-1630 Overview of NOAA's Office Law Enforcement (30 minutes)
    Discussion on MCS tools and challenges - Participants share information from their country's perspective (60 minutes)     		NOAA
    1700-2000 Reception Dinner SEAFDEC/TD

  • Time
    Subject
    Resource person
    0900-1600 Implementation and lessons learned of Thailand for MCS activities for combating IUU fishing
    Study Visit Fisheries Monitoring Center (FMC) in DOF,Thailand     		DOF, Thailand

  • Time
    Subject
    Resource person
    0900-1030
    (18 Sept 24)    		 Commercial fishing gear and operation method Dr.Nopporn, SEAFDEC/TD
    Whole day
    (18-19 Sept 24)    		 Risk assessment tools for key IUU fishing areas
    Risk analysis from VMS/AIS information on the pattern of
         Fishing operation in each fishing gear
         Transshipment vessel
         FADs
         Others
    Tactic/technique/lessons learned on how to check all documents and/or identify IUU fishing vessels in the USA (foreign and domestic vessels)
    Wrap up and discussion     		NOAA
    1600-1630
    (19 Sept 24)    		 Closing ceremony Dr.Tomoko Nakazato
    Deputy Secretary-General and Deputy Chief of the Training Department

Contact

Accommodation Location at 14 Residence:

119, Suksawat Road, Soi 66, Bang Phueng, Phra Pradaeng, Samut Prakan Province, 10130, Thailand

Call:

Tel: +662 817 2277, Fax: +662 817 1133

Training Location at SEAFDEC Training Department:

97, Suksawat Road, Laemfapha, Phra Samut Chedi District, Samut Prakan Province, 10290, Thailand

Administrative Matters:

Ms. Namfon Imsamrarn
E-mail: namfon@seafdec.org