http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12067/93 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:10:51 GMT 2026-04-09T16:10:51Z 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 http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12067/2002 Report of the Regional Training Course for Fisheries Inspectors in the Implementation of Port State Measures (PSM) Training Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center The Regional Training Course for Fisheries Inspectors in the Implementation of Port State Measures (PSM) was organized by the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) under the ASEAN–JICA Project on IUU Fishing Countermeasures. Held from 15 to 18 September 2025 at SEAFDEC/TD in Samut Prakan, Thailand, the primary objective was to strengthen the capacity of ASEAN Member States (AMSs) in implementing PSM to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. The course convened 39 participants from various AMSs, SEAFDEC staff, and observers, representing national agencies responsible for fisheries inspection. The curriculum featured key technical topics, including an introduction to the Agreement on Port State Measures (PSMA), risk assessment methodologies, and the application of open-source tools such as Global Fishing Watch, Skylight, and C4ADS Triton for risk-based inspection planning. Experts from the NOAA Fisheries Office of Law Enforcement delivered significant components focusing on port inspection techniques, offloading controls, and the implementation of PSMA and Regional Fisheries Management Organization (RFMO) Conservation and Management Measures (CMMs) in the United States. Participants engaged in practical case studies, hands-on inspection exercises conducted on the M.V. SEAFDEC, and a site observation at Bangkok Fishing Port, which provided valuable insights into real-world operations. The comprehensive program, delivered through lectures, demonstrations, and field activities, successfully enhanced participants’ knowledge and practical skills for conducting effective port inspections. This initiative fostered regional cooperation, strengthened collective efforts in combating IUU fishing, and established a strong foundation for promoting sustainable and responsible fisheries management in Southeast Asia. This training aims to build up the capacity of participants to better understand the techniques required for the effective implementation of Port State Measures (PSM) and associated port control procedures, while simultaneously enhancing their understanding and practical application of innovative analytical tools (such as Global Fishing Watch, Skylight, and C4ADS Triton) for analysis, notification, and support, thereby improving risk-based inspection and overall decision-making to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the region. Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12067/2002 2025-11-11T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12067/1995 Report of Training on the Implementation of Thailand's National Plan of Action to Combat IUU Fishing (NPOA-IUU), Second Edition The project “Sustainable Management of Fisheries, Marine Living Resources and their Habitats in the Bay of Bengal Region for the Benefit of Coastal States and Communities (BOBLME II)” is being implemented from 2024 to 2028 to promote the sustainable management of fisheries, marine living resources, and their habitats in the Bay of Bengal region. The project seeks to reduce environmental stress and improve overall environmental conditions for the benefit of coastal states and communities. Its objectives will be achieved through five interlinked components, which are sustainable management of fisheries, restoration and conservation of critical marine habitats and biodiversity, management of coastal and marine pollution to improve ecosystem health, improvement of livelihoods and resilience of coastal communities in the Bay of Bengal, and strengthening of regional mechanisms for planning, coordination, and monitoring. In Southeast Asia, SEAFDEC serves as the executing agency and will lead sub-regional coordination, provide technical advice, and support capacity building on fisheries-related issues under components 1, 3, and 5 for the participating countries Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12067/1995 2025-09-01T00:00:00Z