Report of the 3rd Subregional Consultative Workshop on Joint Fisheries Management around the South Andaman Sea, Bangkok, Thailand, 21-22 November 2017, prepared by the Secretariat of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC). The document is distributed to meeting participants, SEAFDEC Member States, SEAFDEC Divisions and relevant institutions. Report of the 3rd Subregional Consultative Meeting on Joint Fisheries Management around the South Andaman Sea, Bangkok, Thailand, 21-22 November 2017, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center.
REPORT OF THE 3rd SUB-REGIONAL CONSULTANT MEETING ON JOINT FISHERIES MANAGEMENT AROUND THE SOUTHERN ANDAMAN SEA.
Introduction
Opening of the Meeting
Introduction and Arrangement of the Meeting/Adoption of the Agenda
Promotion of the Integration of Fisheries and Habitat Management and the Importance of
As for the implementation of a closed season for ringed signal hunters, the regulation is still in the process of being drawn up. Richard Rumpet presented the country update on current status of transboundary aquatic species management. Suchart Sangchan, DOF Thailand, presented the current status of transboundary aquatic species management.
SEAFDEC Initiative of Anchovy, Indo-Pacific Mackerel and Blue Swimming Crab (AIB) species in the GOT. Worawit Wanchana, SEAFDEC Assistant Policy and Program Coordinator presented SEAFDEC's work on anchovies, Indo-Pacific mackerel and blue swimming crabs in the Gulf of Thailand. Thailand's efforts in managing and enforcing total allowable catch (TAC) for fishery resources.
The management of the fishing day system is carried out through ports in port out (PIPO) control centres. There are currently 26 units of PIPO in Thailand, one in each coastal province in both the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea.
Management of Fishing Capacity and to Improve/Reduce Unregulated Fishing, to Avoid
Mohd Azahar bin Mohd Zin, Ministry of Fisheries Malaysia presented the standard operating procedure (SOP) for tuna landings in Malaysian ports. The current Catch Certificate Scheme has been developed to prevent IUU fishing under the regulations of the Fisheries Act 1985, which is in line with the EC Regulation. Since February 2011, Malaysia has required the issuance of catch certificates for two types of business transactions: 1) the joint export/import of fishery products, and 2) processed and re-exported fishery products.
Indonesia has signed and ratified the PSMA and has designated five fishing ports for landings by foreign vessels in accordance with the PSMA. The challenges for Indonesia related to the implementation of the PSMA include: lack of legal instruments supporting PSMA implementation; lack of/limited awareness among fishermen and government officials; limited inspection capacity at designated fishing ports; lack of/limited coordination with established local MCS networks, as well as establishing procedures and inspection routines for the transshipment of fishery products; and problems with widespread document forgery. Muhamad Abdul Rauf bin Abdullah presented the experiences on the implementation of port state measures in Malaysia.
The presentation included a list of relevant authorities, examples and information on key legislation, enforcement measures, existing Malaysian MCS coordination, regional cooperation on PSM and human resource development. For example, Thailand implements controls and inspections of foreign-flagged vessels as required under the PSMA (of both carrier vessels and fishing vessels) to improve and control traceability systems.
The Utilization of the ASEAN Catch Documentation Scheme (ACDS) Including Testing of
An example of a successful prosecution of an IUU vessel illegally fishing in CCALMR areas from 2013 to the present time is provided. Piyachok Sin-Anun, DOF Thailand provided information on the measures implemented by Thailand to prevent the import of "IUU" fishing products. Use of the ASEAN Catch Documentation Scheme (ACDS) including testing of traceability systems related to fisheries in the Andaman Sea.
Discussion on Possible Areas of Cooperation Among Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand to
Agreed on the Updated Joint Action Plan
Based on the comments, recommendations, inputs to roadmap/work plan and timelines for 2018, the secretariat was tasked with consolidating the results into a combined matrix. The results of the group discussions together with comments during discussion (and input from earlier meetings) and steps forward are summarized in the matrix provided in Annex 19. In combining and editing the matrix, an ambition was made - as explained to the participants - to see that the matrix is aligned with the process and timelines proposed for the northern Andaman Sea (and the Gulf of Thailand) to ensure that information collected is compatible (follows similar SOPs and templates).
Summary and Ways Forward
Bureau of Cooperations and Public Relations, Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Republic of Indonesia. Bureau of Cooperations and Public Relations, Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Mina Bahari Building I, 5th Floor,.
SEAFDEC, BOBLME and others should follow up with each country on the priorities to create an action plan (with timelines) to develop joint approaches to monitoring and controlling encroachment, illegal and destructive fishing. An important common goal of the events has been to initiate a process, in collaboration with BOBLME, to develop agreements and other agreements between Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand on common approaches to habitat and fisheries management. Most importantly, each of the countries and other participants should provide an update on progress and decisions taken to support tripartite cooperation on fisheries and habitat management.
The outcome of the Meeting is an increased understanding and willingness of intergovernmental action towards effective management of fisheries, habitats and fishing capacity in the South Andaman Sea sub-region. Note: The presentation will include information on the progress of the implementation of PSM, VMS, etc. Worawit Wanchana Note: SEAFDEC presents the current testing progress of the ASEAN Catch Documentation Scheme (ACDS).
Following the presentation, countries are invited to make suggestions on the possibility of using the ASEAN Catch Documentation Scheme (ACDS), including testing of traceability systems. Combating IUU fishing and implementation of NPOA Fishing capacity, including implementation of MCS network and exchange mechanism.
Management of fishing capacity and to improve/reduce unregulated fishing, to avoid unregistered and combat illegal fishing. The purpose of this meeting is to share progress following decisions and action plans taken during the previous sub-regional meetings in the South Andaman Sea. A guidance on priority cross-border thematic areas and action items to be taken into account in the planning of support for future actions in the coordinated effort to use RPOA fishing capacity, including implementation of MCS network and improvement of vessel registration and exchange mechanism; .. 3) Capacity building needs together with development of agreements and joint action plans, including trilateral arrangements for monitoring and control of fishing efforts.
There is consensus among the three countries on the need to reduce encroachment by larger vessels (also foreign) in coastal waters, including developing plans to manage fishing capacity, combating illegal and destructive fishing, improving registration/registries of ships, strengthening the flag state responsibilities, initiation of MCS activities, etc.
Provide an outline of the inputs to management plan(s) and determine any additional data needed to confirm spawning ground, spawning season, including biological data, data on important habitats and migration patterns of mackerel, anchovy and neritic tuna. SEAFDEC, discusses the findings and jointly proposes management and conservation measures (protected spawning areas, spawning season, assessments of stock status for target species) with ongoing aspects to be included as a basis for joint management plans and work plans in relation to the Southern Andaman Sea. Information (maps) on spawning area, spawning season and migration patterns will be provided to the meeting and the TWG/FP will comment on the.
Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand together with proposals for further work to manage and conserve identified target areas. First draft of the management plan. NTGs from Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, assisted by SEAFDEC (or other partner), will jointly propose further work and a program to establish a Memorandum of Understanding (or other agreement) on MCS and "norms". Stakeholder meeting/meeting to agree aspects related to spawning season, biological data, migration patterns of mackerel, anchovy and bluefin tuna (and other aspects).
Draft management plan for mackerel, anchovy and neritic tuna (kawakawa and longtail tuna), expanded and further developed with assemblies. Expanded and further developed draft management plan for mackerel, anchovy and neritic tuna (kawakawa and longtail tuna) with sets of recommendations and. TWG/FP and NTG (MCS) together with SEAFDEC will organize a National Stakeholder Meeting to circulate the draft Management Plan to stakeholders for their approval and propose revisions and/or additions to the South Andaman Management Plan as necessary and the establishment of a Tripartite MCS Committee.
TWG/FP and NTG (MCS) together with SEAFDEC will organize the national stakeholder meeting to circulate the draft management plan to stakeholders for their acknowledgment and, as applicable, revisions and/or additions to the South Andaman Management Plan and the establishment of trilateral MCS- committee proposal. . Trilateral meeting organized for the establishment of a joint Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand Fisheries Management Plan for transboundary stocks and the establishment of the Southern Andaman Sea MCS Committee (which liaises with the other networks in the area). Agreements (in principle) by authorities on the joint Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand Fisheries Management Plan for transboundary stocks and the establishment of the Southern Andaman Sea MCS Committee.
October 2018 Tripartite meeting organized to launch Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand joint fisheries management plan for transboundary stocks and establishment of MCS committee for South Andaman Sea (linking with other networks in the area). Transboundary Stock Management Plan and establishment of MCS in South Andaman Sea. Implementation of a Joint Fisheries Management Plan in the South Andaman Sea (Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand) for mackerel, anchovy and neritic tuna (kawakawa and longtail) along with follow-up of the established MCS Coordination Committee.
