THE THIRTY-SEVENTH MEETING OF THE PROGRAM COMMITTEE OF THE SOUTH EAST ASIAN FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT CENTRE. The Thirty Seventh Meeting of the Program Committee of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) was held from 1-3 December 2014 in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand and hosted by the Training Department (TD).
Departmental Programs
Research to Improve Sustainable Utilization and Management of Sharks and Rays in the Southeast Asian Region.
Other Program
Pipeline projects
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA AND ARRANGEMENTS OF THE MEETING
REVIEW OF SEAFDEC PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION FOR THE YEAR 2014 AND PROPOSED PROGRAMS FOR THE YEAR 2015
COOPERATION WITH DONORS, NON-MEMBER GOVERNMENT AND INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
OTHER PROGRAM MANAGEMENT MATTERS
REPORT OF THE THIRTY-SEVENTH MEETING OF THE SOUTHEAST ASIAN FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT CENTER PROGRAM COMMITTEE. The thirty-seventh meeting of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) Program Committee was held in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand from December 1 to 3, 2014 and was organized by the Training Department (TD).
OPENING OF THE MEETING
The representative from Timor-Leste as well as members of the Regional Fisheries Policy Network (RFPN) also attended the meeting. The Program Committee also welcomed the participation of the representative from Timor-Leste in the meeting as an observer, in line with the suggestion of the SEAFDEC Council at its 44th meeting in 2012.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA AND ARRANGEMENTS OF THE MEETING
REVIEW OF SEAFDEC PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION FOR THE YEAR 2014 AND PROPOSED PROGRAMS FOR THE YEAR 2015
Programs under the FCG/ASSP Mechanism
- Progress of Implementation of Programs under the FCG/ASSP Mechanism in 2014 Program Thrust I: Developing and Promoting Responsible Fisheries for Poverty Alleviation and
- Special Projects
- New Proposed Projects for the Year 2015 and Onwards
A member of the Program Committee for Malaysia informed the meeting of the country's intention to use the M.V. While acknowledging the importance of the project, the Program Committee Member for Singapore requested SEAFDEC to provide Member States with details of the planned activities.
Departmental Programs
- Aquaculture Department
- Training Department
Considering the importance and relevance of this project for the sustainable development and management of inland fisheries in the Southeast Asian region, the Program Committee agreed to support and approve the implementation of the project from 2015 onwards. The Program Committee simultaneously supported the implementation of the project started in 2015 seeking clarification from SEAFDEC on the scope of the project.
Other Program
At the same time, the Program Committee learned about the progress and achievements of TD Departmental Programs in three groups, namely: Considering the importance of the project "Energy Survey of Trawlers in the Gulf of Thailand" for fisheries in Vietnam, a member of the Program Committee for Vietnam asked TD for the possibility of the country's participation in such a project.
PIPELINE PROJECTS AND EMERGING NEEDS FOR PREPARATION OF FUTURE PROJECT PROPOSALS
- Master Plan for SEAFDEC’s Strategic Plan of Operation (2015-2020)
- Monitoring and Evaluation of SEAFDEC Programs for 2015 and Onwards
- Proposed Revision of Cost Sharing Policy and Proposed Chartering Policy for M.V
- Others
The Program Committee noted the proposed revision of the guidelines for the cost-sharing policy for the operation of the M.V. The program committee also took the proposed guidelines for chartering/leasing of M.V.
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE THIRTY-SEVENTH MEETING OF THE PROGRAM COMMITTEE
Adoption of Report of the Meeting
For the charter/hire of the vessel for use outside national jurisdictions of member states, approval must be obtained from the SEAFDEC Board (by ad referendum). The recommendation of the Committee was accommodated as appearing as Annexure 18 and Annexure 19 for further submission for consideration of the SEAFDEC Board at its next meeting in 2015.
Date and Venue of the Thirty-eighth Meeting of the Program Committee
A written agreement must be prepared/signed between SEAFDEC and the agency requesting to charter/hire the vessel; and. The Program Committee member for Lao PDR informed the Program Committee that Lao PDR plans to publish a collection of the country's inland fishing gear and requested SEAFDEC to provide technical support, such as in identification and classification of fishing gear, illustration of the gear and publication of the collection.
CLOSING OF THE MEETING
With regard to the basic data to be shared with SEAFDEC/TD, examples of such basic data should be provided in the footnote. He also requested SEAFDEC to provide continued assistance to the Lao People's Democratic Republic in human resource development to facilitate information collection through the introduction of community-based resource management and the application of EAFM to inland fisheries.
LIST OF PARTICIPANTS
OPENING REMARKS
At this moment, ladies and gentlemen, we ask for your maximum cooperation and active participation in the discussions during the Meeting. With that, ladies and gentlemen, I now call open the Thirty-Seventh Meeting of the SEAFDEC Program Committee.
AGENDA
Opening of the Meeting
Adoption of Agenda and Arrangement of the Meeting
Review of SEAFDEC Program Implementation for the Year 2014 and Proposed Programs for the Year 2015
Programs under the Fisheries Consultative Group of the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Strategic Partnership (FCG/ASSP) Mechanism
Research to Improve the Sustainable Exploitation and Management of Sharks and Rays in the Southeast Asian Region (MFRDMD/TD). Promotion of measures to improve sustainable fisheries resources in critical habitats/fisheries in Southeast Asia (TD).
Strengthening and optimizing fish health management and effective dissemination in the Southeast Asian region (AQD).
Pipeline Projects and Emerging Needs for Preparation of Future Project Proposals
Cooperation with Donors, Non-member Government and International/Regional Organizations
PROGRAMS UNDER THE FISHERIES CONSULTATIVE GROUP
Existing Programs
Developing and Promoting Responsible Fisheries for Poverty Alleviation & Food Security Rehabilitation of Fisheries Resources and Habitat/Fishing
Providing Policy & Advisory Services for Planning & Executing Management of Fisheries Fisheries Resource Survey and Operational Plan for M.V
Addressing International Fisheries Related Issues from a Regional Perspective Assistance of Capacity Building in the Region to Address
PROJECT
- Goal/Overall Objectives and Performance Indicators
- Project Description/Framework
Sub-activity 2.4 Capacity building on the identification of critical fishing areas and regional habitat rehabilitation and management approach. Sub-activity 3.1 Dissemination of information on the rehabilitation of fisheries resources and habitats/fishing grounds for public awareness.
- Evaluation of the Project Outcomes Till the Year 2014 .1 Theme/Program Thrust and Issues
- Expected Final Goals of the Project
- Evaluation of Project Activities in 2014
Strengthening capacity to identify critical fishing areas and a regional approach to habitat rehabilitation and management. Survey/Review of the Current Status of Critical Fishing Areas in the Southeast Asia Region.
OVERALL PROJECT DESCRIPTION 1. Brief Project Description
- Background and Justification
- Project Overall Objectives, Outcomes, Outputs, Indicators and Activities 1 Expected Outcomes
- Overall Scope/Description of Project Table 2: Overall project description for activity
- Activity, Sub-activity and Proposed Budget for 2013-2017 Table 3 Proposed Budget based on activity and sub-activity for 2013-2017
- number of participants who
- Training toolkit and promotion
- Proposed Activity/sub-activity, work plan and estimated budget for the year 2015 Table 4 Detailed Sub-activity including inputs, period, estimated budget for 2015
The program proposes to conduct regional human resources development training courses on sustainable fisheries. The program proposes to produce promotional materials for sustainable fisheries management, such as posters, cartoon booklet, to increase and strengthen awareness and improve readers' understanding of the importance and approaches of sustainable fisheries management.
Activities Conducted in the Current Project
Proposed activity/sub-activity, work plan and estimated budget for the year 2015 Table 4 Detailed sub-activity including inputs, period, estimated budget for 2015 Table 4 Detailed sub-activity including inputs, period, estimated budget for 2015. Subject outline and content of the training modules (Fisheries- extension methodologies) Subactivity 1.3 An in house.
Project Outcomes and Lesson Learned
Major Impacts/Issues
EVALUATION 6. Project Evaluation
Brief Project Description
In Southeast Asian countries, the main concerns about energy use in fishing vessels include: over-powering of the main engine, heavy wooden construction in the hull structure, low maintenance of the engine and equipment, and inappropriate fishing operations/practices . Therefore, the main activities within the project include the transfer of appropriate ways to optimize the use of energy for fishing vessels as well as the regulation/improvement of current practices in fishing vessels.
Project Overall Objectives, Outcomes, Outputs, Indicators and Activities
- Expected Outcomes
- Outputs Indicators and Activities
- Activity, Sub-activity and Proposed Budget for 2013-2017 Table 3 Proposed Budget based on activity and sub-activity for 2013-2017
Such training materials have been used for on-the-spot training programs to increase the awareness of fishermen and fisheries officials (for further knowledge transfer) on fuel efficiency and safety of fishing vessels at sea. The results of this activity could also be used as a regional reference for the optimization of energy and safety at sea for fishing vessels in the Member States.
PROPOSED ACTIVITIES FOR YEAR 2015
Output(s)
C) 5 resource persons from the Training Department transferred knowledge on optimizing energy and safety at sea for fishing vessels. Dissemination of Maritime Safety Guidelines for Small Fishing Vessels (FAO) Dissemination of Energy Optimization Guidelines for Fishing Vessels (FRA).
Project Outcomes and Lessons Learned
FAO Marine Safety Guidelines for Fishing Vessels (translated into Indonesian and Philippine languages).
INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND
- Goal/Overall Objectives and Performance Indicators This Project aims to
- Expected Outcomes and Outputs
Good progress was noted in the activities for "Increasing the stock of overexploited regional species". Activity 1: Increase the stock of internationally threatened species (species listed in CITES) Sub-activity 1.1 Increase the stock of seahorses, Hippocampus comes and H.
- Evaluation of the Project Outcomes Till the Year 2014 .1 Theme/Program Thrust and Issues
- Expected Final Goal of the Project
Resource enhancement of internationally threatened and overexploited species in Southeast Asia through stocking. To establish adaptive measures that support resource improvement in a changing environment. To disseminate and demonstrate resource improvement practices.
Stock enhancement of internationally threatened species (species listed in CITES)
To establish the technology of mass production and management of the breeding flock and to develop the methodology of the practice of increasing the stock. Establish release strategies for regionally overexploited species and test the effectiveness of community-managed marine ranching and socio-economic strategies.
Stock enhancement of regionally over-exploited species
Establishment of adaptive measures supporting resource enhancement for a changing environment
- Goal/Overall Objectives and Performance Indicators This Project will
- Genetic improvement of commercially important species and development of hatchery technology
- Development of environment-friendly feeds using regionally available ingredients
- Establishment of managing technology of aquaculture environment Refinement of the designed management scheme was done using ponds at
- Technology extension and demonstration 4 Marine fish hatchery training program
- Publication
- Annual progress meeting and international workshop 2 International workshop
Promotion of sustainable and region-oriented aquaculture practices (2) Issues in the region at the beginning of the study:. Access and analyze the impact of the transfer and adoption of sustainable aquaculture technologies for fishermen in the region.
Genetic improvement of commercially important species and development of hatchery technology
Development of environment-friendly feeds using regionally available ingredients
Technology Extension & Demonstration
The International Sea Fishing Training Course was held at Tigbauan Central Railway Station from 18 June - 25 July 2014 with 9 participants: Brunei (2), Cambodia (1), Thailand (1) and Singapore (2) and the Philippines (3).
Annual progress meeting and international workshop International workshop
- Project Overall Objectives, Outcomes, Outputs, Indicators and Activities 1 Expected Outcomes
- Project Outcomes and Lesson Learned Project is still in progress
- Expected Outcomes and Outputs
- Project Description/Framework
Provide an update on the implementation status of traceability systems for aquaculture products in the ASEAN region. To conclude the project and provide a final update on the implementation status of traceability systems for aquaculture products in the ASEAN region.
Accelerating awareness about fish health management in resource-deprived countries through industry- wide capacity building
Establishment of an immunization regimen for the prevention of viral nerve necrosis in high-value marine hatchery fish. Establishment of new prophylactic and therapeutic methods for the prevention of viral infections in commercially important farmed fish.
Innovative Research to Guarantee Food Safety and Sustainable Production
To contribute to the establishment of guidelines for the production of safe aquaculture products from Southeast Asia. Withdrawal period for antibiotics in important cultured fish in the Southeast Asian region Monitoring of chemical contaminants in aquaculture products and feed.
Surveillance of chemical contaminants in aquaculture products and feeds
Establishment of guidelines for the appropriate administration and regulation of chemical use and technology extension
The RFU is responsible for overall technical and administrative support and for the delivery of the regional outputs. This will include some reorganization of the site to streamline access to information on the site.
PROPOSED ACTIVITIES FOR YEAR 2015
Proposed Activity/Sub-activity, Workplan and Estimated Budget for the Year 2015
Developing a management plan for trawling and managing bycatch requires a holistic fisheries management perspective, as the manager emphasizes. The management of trawling is reviewed and adjusted in the short and long term according to the state and trend of fishing.
Proposed Activity/Sub-activity, Workplan and Estimated Budget for the Year 2015 Table 4 Detailed Sub-activity including inputs, period, estimated budget for 2015
- Outputs, Indicators and Activities
- Activity, Sub-activity and Proposed Budget for 2013 – 2017 Table 3: Proposed budget based on activity and sub-activity for 2013 – 2017
Project title: Combating IUU fishing in the Southeast Asian region through application of catch certification for international trade in fish and fishery products. Traceability of fish and fishery products and compliance with trade-related measures have become key issues in the Southeast Asian region.
Proposed Activity/Sub-activity, Workplan and Estimated Budget for the Year 2015 Table 4 Detailed Sub-activity including inputs, period, estimated budget for 2015
Proposed activity/sub-activity, work plan and estimated budget for 2015 Table 4 Detailed sub-activity including inputs, period, estimated budget for 2015.
ACHIEVEMENT OF 2014 PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION 5. Achievements of the Project Implementation for the Year 2014
Expected Outcomes
- Outputs Indicators and Activities
The experiences from the cooperation program serve as a model for setting up other sub-regional initiatives for the exploration of offshore fisheries resources. The participants improved their post-harvest fish handling skills on board fishing vessels through the regional training. Organization of the regional research on offshore fisheries resources and human resource development for improving post-harvest fish handling at sea.
Approximately 30
- Overall Scope/Description of Project Table 2: Overall project description for activity
- Activity, Sub-activity and Proposed Budget for 2013-2017 Table 3 Proposed Budget based on activity and sub-activity for 2013-2017
- Proposed Activity/Sub-activity, Workplan and Estimated Budget for the Year 2015 Table 4 Detailed Sub-activity including inputs, period, estimated budget for 2015
- Project Evaluation
- Goal/Overall Objectives and Performance Indicators The objectives of this project are
- Project Description/Framework Activity 1: Meeting/Workshop
The collected data is analyzed and included in the report of the joint program on tuna research in the Sulu and Sulawesi seas. Through a series of technical meetings on tuna research in the Sulu and Sulawesi seas, preliminary results of M.V.
Conservation and management of sea turtles To study management of sea turtle hatchery;
In the Southeast Asian region, six of the seven species of sea turtles in the world are distributed. To contribute to the formulation of a management/action plan of sea turtles inhabiting the ASEAN region with reference to the biological and ecological information;.
Research for stock enhancement of sea turtles
Successful conservation and enhancement of sea turtle resources requires scientific documentation of their ecological aspects such as migration routes, reproductive and feeding behavior and genetic structure, and of the status of bycatch and habitat reduction related to their mortality. To develop and distribute fisheries mitigation measures suitable for the ASEAN region to reduce bycatch of sea turtles.
Research and management of sea turtles in foraging habitats in the Southeast Asian Waters
- Project Overall Objective, Outcomes, Outputs, Indicators and Activities 1 Expected Outcomes
- Activity, Sub-activity and Proposed Budget for 2013-2017 Table 3: Proposed Budget based on activity and sub-activity for 2013-2017
Communication of the results from research into the interaction between sea turtles and fishing, including hook and line. Publication of two reports (i) Regional Action Plan and (ii) Information on sea turtle populations and sea turtle migration.
Training of Trainers (TOT) on Facilitating Fisheries Information Collection through Introduction of Community-Based Fisheries Management: Legislative and Institutional Aspects of Rights-Based Fisheries Management, 13-15 August 2014, Da Nang City, Vietnam. Information gathering through the introduction of community-based fisheries management: Legislative and institutional aspects of rights-based fisheries management, 13-15. August 2014, Da Nang City, Vietnam.
Project Overall Objective, Outcomes, Outputs, Indicators and Activities
- Overall Scope/Description of Project Table 2. Overall project description for activity
National Shark Landing Reports Regional analysis of shark landings in participating countries. Participating countries of the project have agreed on a format and template for collecting data on sharks.
Proposed Activity/Sub-activity, Workplan and Estimated Budget for the Year 2015 Table Detailed Sub-activity including inputs, period, estimated budget for 2015
Enhanced data collection of sharks and rays in the region will be established with a view to sustainable exploitation. To provide basic biological data on sharks and rays in the region through research activities;.
Workshop on taxonomy and identification of sharks and rays
Expertise in identification and biological data collection on sharks and rays in the region needs to be strengthened. Publishing field guides to sharks and rays in the region with key characteristics and biology.
Research on Biology of Sharks and Rays
About 126 thousand tons of sharks and rays were caught in 2009 in the Southeast Asian region. To train technical officers in the participating member states to be able to collect biological data on sharks and rays in the region.
Publish books on sharks and rays and identify human resources who work on sharks and rays in the region
- Evaluation of Project Activities until end of 2014
The activity also aims to increase capacity and knowledge among ASEAN-SEAFDEC member countries on current developments in issues related to international fish trade and to promote country participation in forums. Internal expert meeting for the 1st draft of regional guidelines to prevent the entry of fish and fishery products from illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing/activity into the supply chain (based on MC contributions during expert meetings organized by the Ministry of Regional Development and Development).
OVERALL PROJECT DESCRIPTION 1. Background and Justification
