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10 Myanmar: SEAFDEC to consider reactivating the program of activities on the Regional Fisheries Policy Network (RFPN) and the allocation of sustainable financial resources for this program.
SEC Once the pandemic is resolved, SEAFDEC will reactivate in consultation with the member countries based on their area of requirements during that period.
IV. NOTE OF THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE FISHERIES CONSULTATIVE GROUP (FCG) OF THE ASEAN-SEAFDEC STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP (ASSP) ON THE RESULTS OF THE TWENTY-FOURTH MEETING
21 Myanmar: SEAFDEC to support the AMSs in the implementation of relevant projects in collaboration with the ASEAN and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) under the Strategic Plan of Action on ASEAN Cooperation on Fisheries (SPA-Fisheries) 2021–2025.
TD, AQD, MFRD, MFRDMD,
IFRDMD, SEC
SEAFDEC has implemented various programs under the collaborative arrangement with ASEAN including programs related to Anguillid eels projects, GIS&RS applications for fisheries resource management, IUU fishing, etc.
V. POLICY CONSIDERATION ON IMPORTANT ISSUES
5.1 Implementation of Regional Management Initiatives for Combating IUU Fishing 25 Malaysia: SEAFDEC to continue providing
technical assistance, especially on the implementation of the eACDS.
TD Online Training on Preparation and Installation of the eACDS Application to Server for Malaysia was organized from 9 to 10 June 2022. The training came up with an understanding on preparation and installation of eACDS application to server through transferring of eACDS application as a prototype for traceability of fish and fishery product to the country. There were four technical staff who are working on the server (4 males) attended in this training.
Done
Regional Fishing Vessels Record (RFVR)
29 Thailand: SEAFDEC to explore the possibility of establishing a linkage among the RFVR Database, Global Record, and AN-IUU
platform for a more efficient effort in combating IUU fishing which would be more effective and beneficial to the AMSs.
TD TD has collaborated with FAO/HQ regarding the establishment of linkages between these two sets of fishing vessels database. The RFVR Database webpage has currently linked the webpage of Global Record and AN-IUU’s initiatives.
Done
31 Indonesia: TD to continue its support on the key in of data into the RFVR to the AMSs when
TD TD welcomes any request from the countries to facilitate capacity- building for AMS to key into the RFVR Database.
Done
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capacity-building activities are needed.
Electronic ASEAN Catch Documentation Scheme
No specific action was requested Regional Cooperation to support the implementation of PSM
No specific action was requested
5.2 The 19th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora 38 Thailand: Thailand is currently drafting a
Concept Note proposing to transfer the Siamese crocodile (Crocodylus siamensis) from
Appendix I to Appendix II at the CITES-CoP19 and will send it to SEAFDEC and other
Member Countries for consideration and support.
SEC to follow up with Thailand
SEC will keep providing regional fora for such request
SEC: At the Regional Technical Consultation on Development of the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Common Positions on the Proposed Listing of Commercially-exploited Aquatic Species into the CITES Appendices, on 30 August-1 September 2022, in Bangkok. Thai DOF delegate presented the Concept Note for the proposing to transfer the Siamese crocodile (Crocodylus siamensis) from Appendix I to Appendix II at the CITES-CoP19.
Done
40 Myanmar: SEAFDEC to continue providing technical support and sharing knowledge among the Member Countries about the trading procedures of CITES-listed aquatic species.
SEC SEC will keep providing regional fora for such request Done
5.3 Fisheries Subsidies
No specific action was requested
5.4 Implementation of Fish and Fish Product Import Provisions of the Marine Mammal Protection Act 45 Thailand: requested SEAFDEC to consult with
the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on the implementation of pilot projects initiated by the DOF Thailand, namely: 1) improving the efficiency of aquatic animal traceability to deal with the U.S.
MMPA, and 2) improving the knowledge of fisheries officers of determining the cause of death of marine mammals to improve the compliance of the AMSs with the U.S. MMPA.
SEC SEC is exploring potential support from relevant program/project such as USAID’s PIO Grant activities.
VI. COOPERATION WITH INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND NON-MEMBER GOVERNMENTS No specific action was requested
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VII. OTHER MATTERS
7.1 Monitoring and Evaluation of the Implementation of the Resolution and Plan of Action on Sustainable Fisheries for Food Security for the ASEAN Region Towards 2030
No specific action was requested 7.2 The Southeast Asian State of Fisheries and Aquaculture 2022
No specific action was requested
7.3 Study on Impacts of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Fisheries Sector of the ASEAN–SEAFDEC Member Countries No specific action was requested
7.4 Japan’s Catch Documentation Scheme (CDS) under the Act on Ensuring the Proper Domestic Distribution and Importation of Specified Aquatic Animals and Plants
No specific action was requested VIII. FUTURE DIRECTION OF SEAFDEC
No specific action was requested IX. MANAGEMENT OF THE CENTER
9.1 Operation of SEAFDEC Training and Research Vessels 74 Myanmar: TD to discuss further with the DOF
Myanmar the plan for survey track and period, budget estimation, and resource person allocation; and to conduct the meeting to finalize the cruise order in Myanmar waters.
TD The concept notes for the fisheries resource survey in Myanmar water by using hydroacoustic equipment and estimated expenses were summited to the National focal point, TD is waiting for the appointment date to conduct the meeting to finalize the cruise plan from National focal point.
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