http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12067/11 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:54:10 GMT 2026-04-06T19:54:10Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12067/2008 Annual Meeting of The Project "Improving Fishers' Livelihood and Fisheries Co-Management in Inland and Coastal Small-Scale Fisheries" Training Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center The Annual Meeting for the project "Improving Fishers’ Livelihood and Fisheries Co-management in Inland and Coastal Small-scale Fisheries" was held from 2 to 3 December 2025 in Vientiane, Lao PDR, to review 2025 progress and finalize the 2026 work plan. Attended by 11 representatives from SEAFDEC/TD, SEAFDEC/IFRDMD, and focal points from Cambodia, Thailand, and Lao PDR, the meeting focused on strengthening project implementation through the identification of lessons learned and enhanced regional coordination. A key component of the program was a study visit to the Nam Xouang Reservoir, a successful pilot site for fisheries co-management and alternative livelihood development, which facilitated the exchange of best practices among participants. By integrating field-based insights with strategic planning, the meeting provided a framework for improving future project guidance and ensuring the sustainability of small-scale fisheries livelihoods across the participating member countries. The Annual Meeting of the project “Improving Fishers’ Livelihood and Fisheries Co-management in Inland and Coastal Small-scale Fisheries” was organized from 2 to 3 December 2025 in Vientiane, Lao PDR. The main objectives were to review progress at the pilot sites in 2025, identify challenges and lessons learned to strengthen project implementation, plan and confirm activities for 2026, and enhance knowledge sharing and coordination among SEAFDEC Departments and national focal points. The program included a one-day meeting and a study visit to the Nam Xouang Reservoir pilot site, which has demonstrated successful fisheries co-management and the development of alternative livelihoods under the project. The visit provided an opportunity for participants to exchange experiences, good practices, and lessons learned, contributing to improved guidance and effectiveness for future project implementation. The meeting was attended by representatives from SEAFDEC/TD, SEAFDEC/IFRDMD, focal persons from Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Thailand, and officers from the Department of Livestock and Fisheries (DLF) of Lao PDR. A total of 11 participants, comprising 8 women and 3 men, attended the meeting. Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12067/2008 2025-12-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12067/2007 Training of Trainer (TOT) for Purse Seine and Advanced Technology Training Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center From 6 to 16 October, 2025, the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center/Training Department (SEAFDEC/TD) hosted a specialized Training of Trainers (TOT) Course on Purse Seine and Advanced Technology for ten participants from Malaysia’s Department of Fisheries and four SEAFDEC staff. The program was strategically designed to upgrade the technical competencies of fisheries instructors, ensuring they can produce a modern workforce capable of operating advanced vessel equipment in compliance with the Fisheries Act 1985. Through a comprehensive curriculum, the training covered purse seine design, strategic Fish Aggregating Device (FAD) usage, deck equipment operations, and the use of modern sonar for fish finding. Additionally, the course emphasized sustainability and value through instruction on gear maintenance and post-capture quality management. This intensive Tailor-Made course focused specifically on seine net catching operations using modern technology. The comprehensive curriculum included several critical technical areas: purse seine design, efficient seine purse operation, the strategic use of Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs), and detailed instruction on operating fishing equipment on deck. Furthermore, the training covered best practices for the maintenance of fishing gear (seine purse), proper handling of capture for quality management, and the effective use of modern sonar fishing equipment for fish finding. Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12067/2007 2025-10-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12067/2005 Course Report on The Training Course on Responsible Fishing Technologies/Practices to Combat IUU Fishing in Southeast Asia The Training Course on Responsible Fishing Technologies/Practices to Combat IUU Fishing in Southeast Asia was held from 19 to 27 November 2025, in Bangkok and Chon Buri, Thailand, was specifically designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of key regional officers in implementing effective countermeasures against IUU fishing. The participants will learn how to combat IUU fishing by implementing responsible fishing technologies and practices. The course covers a wide range of topics, including an overview of recent international issues on IUU fishing, SEAFDEC initiatives, vessel monitoring systems (VMS), and the inspection of fishing vessels and gears. By the end of this training, participants will be better equipped to promote responsible fishing technologies and practices, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable and well-regulated fishing industry in Southeast Asia. Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12067/2005 2025-12-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12067/2004 Course Report of On-site Training on the Implementation of National Fish Traceability and Logistic System (STELINA) in Indonesia The On-site Training on the Implementation of National Fish Traceability and Logistic System (STELINA) in Indonesia was held from 11 to 13 November 2025 at Surabaya, Indonesia. 61 participants who are from 21 Ministry of Marine Affair and Fisheries (MMAF), headquarter staff and stakeholders (2 provincial fisheries officers of East Java, and 38 fisheries business of East Java) who engage and/or conduct traceability of fish and fishery products attended the training. The Training aims to impart the knowledge of the Ministry of Marine Affair and Fisheries (MMAF) staff and stakeholders for implementation of national fish traceability and logistic system (STELINA) to combat IUU fishing. Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12067/2004 2025-12-01T00:00:00Z