1. Executive Summary
5.3 Proposed Budget for 2020 – 2024
(Unit: USD) Output Activities Year 1
(2020) Year 2
(2021) Year 3
(2022) Year 4
(2023) Year 5 (2024)
Output 1 Activity 1.1 20,000 - 6,500 - 20,000
Activity 1.2 - 20,000 13,300 - -
Activity 1.3 - - 200 20,000 -
Activity 1.4 (Budget with
Activity 1.1) (Budget with
Activity 1.2) (Budget with
Activity 1.2) (Budget with
Activity 1.3) (Budget with Activity 1.1)
Output 2 Activity 2.1 20,000 - - - 20,000
Activity 2.2 - 20,000 36,000 - -
Activity 2.3 - - 500 20,000 -
Activity 2.4 (Budget with
Activity 2.1) (Budget with
Activity 2.2) (Budget with
Activity 2.2) (Budget with
Activity 2.3) (Budget with Activity 2.1)
Output 3 Activity 3.1 20,000 - 500 - 20,000
Activity 3.2 - 20,000 3,000 20,000 -
(Unit: USD) Output Activities Year 1
(2020) Year 2
(2021) Year 3
(2022) Year 4
(2023) Year 5 (2024) Activity 3.3 (Budget with
Activity 3.1) (Budget with
Activity 3.2) (Budget with
Activity 3.2) (Budget with
Activity 3.2) (Budget with Activity 3.1)
Sub-Total 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000
PART II: PROJECT ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2022 1. Project Achievements in the Present Year (2022)
The project entitled “Responsible Fishing Technology and Practices” was successfully implemented in the fishing technology improvement at the national and regional level to reduce negative impacts on the marine ecosystem.
The project provided training courses on an energy audit to improve fuel consumption, carbon emission, safety in fishing operations, and fish handling techniques onboard fishing vessels, and conducted a research study on appropriate fish handling techniques systems for purse seiners. Under the project, the following activities were achieved in 2022.
1. SEAFDEC participated in the FAO Expert Meeting on Fishing Gear Marking and Trial
2. “Webinar on Sharing Knowledge and Experiences on Fishing Gear Marking” is organized for the SEAFDEC Member Countries in December 2022
3. Study on increasing fuel efficiency by producing cooling media to reduce post-harvest loss and prolong freshness quality at premium quality was carried out from the 2nd quarter to the 4th quarter in Pattani Province, Thailand
4. Online Regional Training Course on Energy Audits for Fishing Vessels was conducted on 21-23 June 2022 5. Online Regional Training Course Onboard Fish Handling was conducted on 28-30 June 2022
6. On-site training on fish handling onboard fishing vessels in Thailand was conducted on 8 July 2022 at the Prince of Songkhla University, Pattani Campus
7. Dissemination of the fishing technology reference of 47 electronic publications to network of fishing technologist
2. Activities and Budget in the Present Year
Activities Type of activity Number of Participants Budget Spent (USD) AMSs SEAFDEC Others
F M F M F M
Output 1:
Activity 1.1 I. Research and Development VI. Other
1 598
Activity 1.2 I. Research and
Development 6 19,200
(Estimated)
Activity 1.3 II. Training activities 20
(Expected) 200
(Estimated)
Activity 1.4 III. Information activities 4 38 0.00
Output 2:
Activity 2.2 I. Research and Development
III. Information activities VI. Other
- - 20 42 27 36 36,000
(Estimated)
Activity 2.3 II. Training activities 3 13 1 7 - 3 495
(Completed) Output 3:
Activity 3.1 II. Training activities 4 10 1 7 2 1 420
(Completed) Activity 3.2 II. Training activities - - - 4 21 16 1,831
(Completed)
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3. Expected Outcome/Outputs and Achievements in the Present Year
Activities Expected
Outcome/Outputs Results/Achievements Outcome
Output 1:
Fishing technologies (i.e. fishing gear, fishing accessories, fishing practice) improved at the national and regional level to reduce negative impacts on the marine ecosystem Activity 1.1
Regional Technical Meeting to identify and information gathering of
environmental impacts of fishing gear and practices in Southeast Asia and national activities/legislation to reduce/mitigate impacts of fishing gear and practices on the marine ecosystem
1. A SEAFDEC researcher participated in the FAO Expert Meeting on Fishing Gear Marking and Trial
2. SEAFDEC researchers participated in the GGGI APEC Virtual
Workshop on the Best Practices to Prevent and Reduce ALDFG (17–19 May 2022)
3. SEAFDEC researchers participated in the FAO Virtual Webinar on Fishing Gear Recycling:
Technical/Scientific Discussion and Case Studies and Practical Examples (10–11 October 2022)
Knowledge and updated information gained from the Meeting and Workshop were delivered to SEAFDEC MCs (Activities 1.4)
Activity 1.2
1.2.1 Knowledge and updated information gained from the Meeting and Workshop were delivered to SEAFDEC MCs (Activities 1.4)
1. Report on the research study of the experiment on the comparative efficiency and impact of Vee type comparative efficiency and impact of Vee type and
rectangular flat otter boards for trawling in the Gulf of Thailand by M.V. Plalung
2. Innovation of otter boards
1. Materials necessary for experiments have been prepared, (M.V. Plalung, trawl nets, otter boards and research equipment e.g. depth sensors, trawl monitoring system)
2. Researchers review secondary data to improve research method
3. Revision of the experimental proposal
(Remark: The experiment will be conducted in 2023)
1.2.2 ALDFG data verifying, inputting to Google-form format and analysing (Activity is continued from 2021)
Draft report on the preliminary investigation to estimate the
Abandoned, Lost and Discarded Traps (Pots) and Gillnets (ALDFG) along the coasts of Thailand
The report is expected to be completed in December 2022.
Activities Expected
Outcome/Outputs Results/Achievements Activity 1.3
Webinar to share knowledge and experiences on fishing gear marking is organized in December 2022
1. Improved knowledge and the updated situation on lost fishing gear and/or fishing gear marking
2. Network of lost fishing gear and/or fishing gear marking
On-going process:
Activity 1.4 Information
dissemination on the fishing techniques, i.e.
fishing gear, fishing accessories and fishing practices, to reduce bycatch and discards, and mitigate impacts to vulnerable species
Enhanced knowledge and awareness built on the fishing techniques, i.e.
fishing gear, fishing accessories and fishing practices, to reduce bycatch and discards, and mitigate impacts to vulnerable species
Project staff distributed the 47 electronic publications of the 5 topics;
1. SEAFDEC e-reference of Fishing Technology 2. Fishing Gears Effected to Benthic Habitat form
trawl fishing operation
3. Making of Fishing gear and ALDFG 4. Responsible Purse seine Fisheries
5. Fishing Technology to Reduce Marine Mammal as Incidental Catch
Output 2:
Marine engineering technologies (i.e. fuel efficiency, green-house gas reduction and safety of fishing operations at sea) improved at national and regional levels Activity 2.2
Research/study/survey on appropriate techniques to manage the fuel consumption, carbon emission, and/or safety of fishing operations
Activity 2.2.1 Sherbet ice system onboard for Purse Seine
1. Improvement of fuel efficiency in the fisheries sector through the development and promotion of fish handling tools for better cold chain conditions in preserving and
transporting fishery products.
2. Reduction of carbon emission from fishing vessels and impacts of a shortage on the labor of fishing vessels and reduction of postharvest loss from at sea and transportation process.
3. To prolong shelf life and the freshness of catch by preserving and
implementing the
Ongoing process:
1. Sherbet ice machine was delivered to SEAFDEC/TD in early October 2022
2. Machine testing in the workshop was carried out after when arriving to ensure that the machine is operated properly and reliable.
3. The machine installation on a purse seine fishing vessel expected to complete within the second quarter of 2023
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Activities Expected
Outcome/Outputs Results/Achievements development tool and
technique.
4. Gathering and disseminating the information and results on the implementation of the study program to the SEAFDEC member countries.
Activity 2.2.2 Promote and demonstration of the responsible fishing practices through the utilize of SEAFDEC training vessel (M.V.
Plalung)
(Activity is continued from 2021)
1. Improve the capacity building for fishing practices among SEAFDEC staff, fishing communities, fishing vessel owners, fishers, and fisheries officers by demonstration the operation of M.V.
Plalung as the training model to promote at the important fishing port of Thailand e.g., Rayong and Trat, and
organize/conduct an open house including trawl fishing
demonstration.
2. Exchange of views, ideas, techniques, and methods of responsible fishing practices into the importance fishing fleet of Thailand.
Activity is continued from 2021 and completed in the first quarter of 2022
1. There were four (4) cruises continuously conducted from the 4th quarter of 2021 to 1st quarter of 2022.
Cruises aimed to demonstrate the extend the responsible technologies knowledge, experiences, and the concept of LIFE (Low Impact and Fuel- Efficient) to fishing communities, fishing vessel owners, fishers, and stakeholders. List of cruises are as follows:
a. M.V. Plalung cruise No. 1-1/2021, from 29 November to 3 December 2021 (5 days).
Training program for SEAFDEC researcher and crew.
b. Cruise M.V. Plalung No. 2-2/2021, from 21 to 23 December 2021, 3 days) Training program for SEAFDEC researcher and crew
c. Cruise M.V. Plalung No. 3-1/2022 (Period from 13 to 20 February 2022, 8 days) Training program, Open house visit, and demonstration for local fishermen
d. Cruise M.V. Plalung No. 4-2/2022, on 31 March 2022 (1 day). The demonstration program for Minister Advisor and Thai Fisheries Association.
2. The Report "Promote responsible fishing through the utilization of SEAFDEC Training Vessels (M.V. Plalung)" is completed.
Activity 2.2.3 Improve energy efficiency onboard the propulsion system (Activity is continued from 2021)
1. Reduce the negative impact on the environment utilizing the existing technology and preparation for the next level.
2. Improve the thrust efficiency, propeller efficiency, the rising of thrust directly affecting the hull.
3. The information will be disseminated to SEAFDEC member countries, the private sector, and the fisheries in Southeast Asia.
Activity has been continued from 2021.
SEAFDEC/TD by the Marine Engineering Section is improving the propulsion system of M.V. Plalung by installing the jet nozzle and hydrodynamic rudder.
The improvement is expected to be completed in December 2022.
Activities Expected
Outcome/Outputs Results/Achievements Activity 2.3:
Human resources development on techniques to manage the fuel consumption, carbon emission, and/or safety on the fishing operation.
(Online Training Course on Energy Audits for Fishing Vessels, 21-23 June 2022)
1. Promote responsible fishing on the importance of fishing vessel energy audits to support the elimination of climate change and methods to reduce greenhouse gas in the capture fishery at low carbon levels through the online training.
2. The successful participants improved their capacity to develop a clear plan of action for disseminating the knowledge of the energy audit and increasing fuel efficiency in fishing vessels in their respective countries.
3. Improving energy efficiency used and energy-saving technical knowledge was useful and effective for skippers/vessel owners to reduce the current cost of energy used in fishing vessels.
4. The capacity for technical knowledge and information was enhanced through the training workshop to improve the energy efficiency of their future work.
1. Sixteen (16) participants from 7 SEAFDEC member countries enhanced human resource capacities on the techniques to manage fuel consumption, and carbon emission, which would help reinforce extension and promotion activities in their respective countries
2. A total of twenty-seven (27) persons participated in the meeting. (SEAFDEC member countries, SEAFDEC/TD, Australia, and Finland).
3. Training report submitted
4. Clip VDO on the regional training program distributed
Activity 2.4:
Information dissemination on techniques to manage fuel consumption, carbon emission, and/or safety of fishing operation
Publication or report on the regional technical meeting, training, research study on the techniques to manage the fuel
consumption, carbon emission and/or safety on fishing operation
Training report and Clip VDO of the Online Regional Training Course on Energy Audits for Fishing Vessels
Output 3:
Regional and national human resources in fish handling techniques onboard fishing vessels improved
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Activities Expected
Outcome/Outputs Results/Achievements Activity 3.1:
Online Regional Training Course Onboard Fish Handling (28–30 June 2022)
(Trainer level)
1. The participants from the Member Countries obtained knowledge and experience from presentations and discussions to improve enhanced technical knowledge and practical skills in the reduction of post-harvest losses.
2. The participants from the member countries applied the basic principle to improve the fisheries product related to the hygiene and good practices of fish handling onboard fishing vessels.
3. The participants from the member countries obtained the information and details related to the theory good onboard fish handling practices.
1. Fourteen (14) participants from 7 SEAFDEC Member Countries enhanced human resource capacities in the reduction of post-harvest losses which would help reinforce extension and promotion activities in their respective countries 2. A total of twenty-five (25) persons participated in
the meeting.
3. Training report submitted
4. VDO Clip on the regional training program distributed
Activity 3.2:
On-site training on fish handling onboard fishing vessels in Thailand (8 July 2022) (National Scale)
1. Enhanced technical knowledge and practical skills on the reduction of post-harvest losses which will help reinforce extension and promotion activities in Thailand.
2. Improved awareness of hygiene fish handling and good practices of fish handling on-board and fishing fleets in Thailand.
3. Technical information on onboard fish handling for fishing vessels and at the landing site was disseminated.
1. Thirty-six (36) participants from stakeholders, fishing vessel owners, fishermen, teachers, and students from Prince of Songkla University Pattani Campus enhanced human resource capacities in the reduction of post-harvest losses. which would help reinforce extension and promotion activities in their respective countries
2. A total of Thirty-six (36) persons participated in the meeting.
3. Training report submitted
4. VDO Clip on the onsite training program distributed
Activity 3.2:
Information
dissemination on fish handling techniques onboard fishing vessels
Publication or report on the regional technical meeting, training, research study on the techniques to manage the fuel
consumption, carbon emission and/or safety on fishing operation
1. Training report and VDO Clip of Online Regional Training Course Onboard Fish Handling (28–30 June 2022) were reported and disseminated online 2. On-site training on fish handling onboard fishing
vessels in Thailand (8 July 2022) was reported and disseminated online
4. List of Publications in 2022
Publications Type of
Media Attached e- file 1. Meeting Report on the Expert Meeting on Fishing Gear Marking and
Trial Meeting report
2. Report on the Promote responsible fishing through the utilization of
SEAFDEC Training Vessels (M.V. Plalung) Activity report
3. Report Online Training Course on Energy Audits for Fishing Vessels Training Report 4. Report Online Regional Training Course on Onboard Fish Handling Training
Report 5. Report Onsite training on fish handling onboard fishing vessels Training
Report 5. Evaluation on Workshops/Training Courses by Participants of AMSs
Activities Evaluation
Output 1:
Activity 1.1 No workshop/training in 2022 Activity 1.2 Research activities (no participants)
Activity 1.3 A webinar on sharing knowledge on fishing gear marking is organized for the SEAFDEC Member Countries researchers in December 2022
Output 2:
Activity 2.1 No workshop/training in 2022
Activity 2.2 The research study on the sherbet ice system onboard of Purse Seine is ongoing.
Currently, it is in the process of performance trial and testing. It is expected that the system is installed on the purse seine fishing vessel before the end of the year.
Eighty two (82) participants from Thailand including Thai fishers, university students and officers of Department of Fisheries Thailand participated in the activity to promote and demonstrate the responsible fishing practices through the utilization of SEAFDEC training vessel (M.V. Plalung) The participants were satisfied with the trawl fishing demonstration by M.V. Plalung expressed that the adjustable gallows hanging devices and the hydraulic net drum were very useful during the hauling procedure, and they can reduce manpower. Fishermen can likely apply it to commercial fishing vessels. In terms of accommodation, it was comfortable and the fishermen recognized the effectiveness of the V- Shape otter board.
Activity 2.3 Sixteen (16) participants from 7 SEAFDEC member countries participated in the Online Training Course on Energy Audits for Fishing Vessels. The participants expressed their satisfaction with the professional arrangement and management of the training course and fulfilled their expectations on the updated situation of global issues on energy saving on fishing vessels. They actively participated in the training and discussions. MCs expressed their interest in research/study/awareness building enhancement on energy audits.
The attended participants preferred to improve or update their knowledge or technology by gathering the energy audit for fishing vessels and making a co-working network concerning the topics. Important knowledge or technologies that participants expected were fulfilled including energy efficient technologies and greenhouse gas emission reduction methods, and advanced auditing techniques for an energy assessment of fishing vessels. They preferred SEAFDEC to organize or co-working on energy-saving
technologies by transferring knowledge such as adaptation of real-time energy measuring, refrigeration system, V-shape otter board, etc.
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Activities Evaluation
Output 3:
Activity 3.1 Fourteen (14) participants from 7 SEAFDEC member countries participated in the Online Regional Training Course Onboard Fish Handling. The participants improved or updated their knowledge or technology by gathering the fishing handling and making a co- working network concerning fish handling topics. Important knowledge or technologies that participants expected were fulfilled, including fish freshness analysis both k-value and TVBN methods, and advanced techniques e.g., innovations in fish handling technology. And they also preferred a face-to-face training course in Thailand that they could learn and obtain experience in the testing system and the actual operation/practices of fish freshness e.g., freshness analysis, Ikejime, refrigeration system, sherbet ice system, flake ice system, etc.
Activity 3.2 Thirty-six (36) participants from stakeholders, fishing vessel owners, fishermen, teachers, and students from Prince of Songkla University Pattani Campus attended the on-site training on fish handling onboard fishing vessels in Thailand.
The participants requested SEAFDEC/TD for the onsite training activities in other provinces because it is a very useful activity. The young generation of fishermen can enhance their technical knowledge and practical skills in the reduction of post-harvest losses which helps reinforce extension and promotion activities in their respective areas as well as change the perspectives and attitudes of fishermen related to fish preservation and technique.
6. Major Impacts/Issues
1. The experiment on the comparative efficiency and impact of Vee type and rectangular flat otter boards for trawling in the Gulf of Thailand by M.V. Plalung was adapted. The activities in 2022 aimed to prepare the research equipment used for supporting the research study of the comparative efficiency and impact of Vee type and rectangular flat otter boards for trawling experiments in the Gulf of Thailand by M.V. Plalung.
2. In order to avoid the duplication of the activities related to the Abandoned, Lost and Discarded Fishing Gear and/or the Marking of Fishing Gear will be implemented under 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) and the project Regional Collaborative Research and Capacity Building for Monitoring and Reduction of Marine Debris from Fisheries in Southeast Asia. In this connection the technical workshop on develops the working plan on lost fishing gear and/or fishing gear marking study at the pilot site to prepare the collaborative study on lost fishing gear and fishing gear marking in SEAFDEC Member Countries (activities 1.1) is cancelled.
3. The promotions on the Marking of Fishing Gear are pending because the manual for marking fishing gear is producing by FAO. After manual is published, SEFDEC will collaborate with FAO to provide and technical support to distribute manual to SEAFDEC Member Countries.
4. The study on the appropriate technique to manage the fuel consumption, carbon emission, and/or safety of fishing operations (sherbet ice system onboard purse seiner) was a delay in the shipping process of the sherbet ice machine ordered from abroad. The machine also needed to test in the workshop before installation in the purse seiner. Therefore, the study plan has been adapted and expected to complete in 2023
5. Activities 2.3, 3.1, and 3.2 had no specific impact on the project activities. All activities previously mentioned were smoothly and successfully carried out.
PART III: PROPOSED ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR 2023 1. Project Summary in 2023
In 2023, the project further emphasizes on energy optimization, improve fish handling and preservation techniques onboard, and promote responsible fishing technology through the trainings and studies. The proposed activities for the year 2023 consist of:
1. Conducting research on the comparative efficiency and impact of Vee type and rectangular flat otter boards for trawling experiments in the Gulf of Thailand by M.V.Plalung.
2. Sea trial for the trawl monitor system (Scanmar) by M.V.Plalung.
3. Conducting the study on the utilization of M.V. Plalung and promoting the visibility of SEAFDEC on the economic return and performance of innovative fishing vessels.
4. Conducting the Sherbet ice system onboard for Purse Seine and following.