Thrust V: Addressing International Fisheries Related Issues from a Regional Perspective 20 Assistance of Capacity Building in the Region to Address
Step 3: Production of the training toolkits and awareness building materials and distribute to Member Countries
1) Production of the training toolkit on:
- “Understanding Sustainable Fisheries Resource Management and Community-based management”
- “Method for fisheries information collection which will be used as information baseline for sustainable fisheries management”.
2) Production of the awareness building materials which are related to the project title:
- A comic cartoon booklet to build up awareness of fishers on safety at sea “Story of a Fisherman”
- A comic cartoon booklet to enhance on the importance of natural ecosystems Step 4: Project evaluation
- Conduct the regional workshop on the evaluation of the project activities.
3.2.4 Activities in the Current Project:
(1) Current position of the project: Step 2 and 3 (2) Program duration: (2013-2017)
(3) Main activities:
3.1 Human Resource Development for Sustainable Fisheries through the application of existing fisheries management tools and approaches at the regional and national levels
3.2.5 Progress and Achievements of the Current Project:
(1) Main activities conducted in the current project
- Regional HRD on the Improvement of Fisheries Information Collection in Coastal Small-scale and Inland Fisheries of the Southeast Asian Region
- Follow up and onsite training activity of knowledge and experience gained from the previous Regional
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a) The Applicable MCS activities with taking consideration of Ecosystem Approaches for sustainable fisheries,
b) The Improvement of Fisheries Information Collection in Coastal Small-scale and Inland Fisheries of the Southeast Asian Region.
(2) Main achievements till the end of 2013 (tentative)
1. The regional training course on the Improvement of Fisheries Information Collection in Coastal Small- scale and Inland Fisheries of the Southeast Asian Region was conducted from 26 February to 3 March 2013, at SEAFDEC/TD.
2. The on-site training on Applicable Fisheries Management Approaches for Sustainable Fisheries was conducted in Cambodia from 3 to 7 June 2013.
3. The on-site training course on Information Gathering through Introduction of Community-based Fisheries Management was conducted from 1-5 July 2013, Can Tho city, Vietnam.
4. The on-site training on Offshore and High Sea Fisheries Management in Vietnam is conducted in Hai Phong, Vietnam from 15-18 October of 2013.
(3) Outcomes/Outputs during the project period and expected achievement rate till the end of 2013 (Tentative)
Expected outcomes/outputs Achievement rate (%) - Build-up/strengthen capacity and increase the number of trainers
(government officers) who are strengthened on the knowledge/experience on
- Application of EAFs and MCS for fisheries management
- Application and improvement of fisheries information collection in coastal small-scale and inland fisheries of the Southeast Asian region
35%
- Series/items of promotion materials (posters/cartoon booklets/VCD)
which relevance to the sustainable fisheries management. 25%
3.2.6 Evaluation of Project Activities in 2013
In 2013, one regional training course on improvement of fisheries information was conducted: Base on the courses evaluation 85% of the participants fulfilled with their course expectation and the courses objectives.
Moreover, three onsite training courses were conducted, the title are as following: 1) The onsite training on Applicable Fisheries Management Approaches for Sustainable Fisheries was conducted in Cambodia; 2) The onsite training course on Information Gathering through Introduction of Community-based Fisheries Management was conducted in Vietnam; and 3) The onsite training on Offshore and High Sea Fisheries Management in Vietnam. In this regard, the total of 95 of local participants was trained in the above-mentioned training courses.
4. PROPOSED ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR 2014 4.1 Planning of the Project Activities
Activity/inputs Duration Remarks
Activity 1: Follow up and onsite training activity of knowledge and experience gained from the previous Regional Training for the Trainer Course on Applicable MCS activities with taking consideration of Ecosystem Approaches for sustainable fisheries
The program is proposed to be carried out in continuing to provide technical support and contribution to the Member Countries, the selection of the implementation countries will be based on the country’s requirement, need and propose. Two countries will be given the technical and advice support in this year. Base on the onsite-training, these will be implemented in collaboration with the host governments which propose the onsite training activities under the cost sharing basis.
5 days for each on-site training
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Activity 2: Follow up and onsite training activity on Improvement of Fisheries Information Collection for Sustainable Fisheries Management
For the year 2014, Two countries will be given technical and advice support base on the improvement of fisheries information collection for sustainable fisheries management. The selection of the implementation countries will be based on the country’s requirement need and propose.
Furthermore, the specific activity of each propose site/countries in conducting the follow up and onsite training on the mention topic areas will be adjusted case by case which base on the countries condition, situation and requirement. The focal points will coordinate in their own countries, such as the selection of local participants, translation of basic information and preparation of tailored made training tools and materials, etc.
5 days for each onsite training
Activity 3: Production of promotional materials
In 2014, under this activity, the program is proposed to produce a training toolkit on “Method for fisheries information collection which will be used
as information baseline for sustainable fisheries management”. Jan. to Dec.
4.2 Expected Outcomes/Outputs of the Year 2014
Continue in building up/strengthening capacity and increase the number of trainers (government officers) who are strengthened on the knowledge/experience on
- Application of EAFs and MCS for fisheries management
- Application and improvement of fisheries information collection in coastal small-scale and inland fisheries of the Southeast Asian region
In this regards, the onsite training programs for each of the mentioned topics will be conducted effectively in meeting the need and expectation of the target Member Countries. (The target countries will be based on the need and requirement of the mentioned training programs from the project)
Production of series/items of promotion materials (posters/cartoon booklets/VCD) which relevance to the sustainable fisheries management
- The training toolkit on “Method for fisheries information collection” which will be used as information baseline for sustainable fisheries management” and
- A comic cartoon booklet to enhance on the importance of natural ecosystems will be produced in 2014.
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Appendix 3 of Annex 4 PROJECT DOCUMENT
Project id: 011303
Program Categories:
Programs under the Fisheries Consultative Group of the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Strategic Partnership (FCG/ASSP) Mechanism
Project Title: Optimizing Energy Use and Improving Safety in Fishing Activities
Program Thrust: I Total Duration: 5 years (2013 to 2017) Lead Department: Training Department Lead Country: Thailand
Project Sponsor: Japanese Trust Fund Project Partner:
Proposed Budget: This year budget: USD 37,000
Prepared by
Mr. Worawit Wanchana, Head of Capture Fisheries
Technologies Division Project Leader
Mr. Suthipong
Thanasansakorn, Fisheries Marine Engineer
1. INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND
In the Southeast Asian countries, the major concerns on the use of energy include: over-power of the main engine, heavy-wooden constructed in hull structure, low maintenance of the engine and equipment, inappropriate fishing operations/practices. This project deals with fuel efficiency measures that require modification of existing equipment and optimize energy use for fishing vessels. It is therefore, the main activities under the project are to transfer appropriate ways to optimize the use of energy for the fishing vessels. It includes adjustment/improvement of current practices of the vessels, for example, optimization of energy usage considering utilization of the vessels’ engine and maximum fuel efficiency and tools.
In the capturing process, the cost is almost entirely dependent on fuel for its operations and has no alternative source of energy in very soon future. In this connection, this project aims at transferring appropriate and applicable technology and knowledge to fishers and fisheries officials on optimizing energy use in fishing activities and safety at sea for fishing vessels. With regard to the issues on optimizing energy and safety at sea, the following paragraphs provide the reference to the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Resolution and Plan of Action 2020.
With regard to the issues on optimizing energy and safety at sea, the following paragraphs provide the reference to the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Resolution and Plan of Action 2020.
Resolution:
#12 Support ASEAN efforts to promote low carbon development by minimizing the contribution of the fisheries sector to greenhouse gas emissions, with emphasis on promoting energy efficiency and use of alternative energy sources
# 13 Improve the working conditions of people engaged in fisheries activities, and strengthen measures for safety of fishing vessels taking into consideration regional specificity
# 15 Increase the efficient use of the alternative energy and reduce the use of carbon fossil energy by using appropriate fishing gear and fishing boats designs in fishing operation.
Plan of Action – Fisheries Management:
# 20 Adjust existing programs to take into consideration the effects of climate change, focusing on the programs for (i) managing fisheries and habitats; (ii) reducing fishing capacity and combating Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing; (iii) strengthening local organizations; and (iv) promoting safety at sea and other priority areas. Develop indicators and reporting measures to assess how actions of the programs build resilience to climate change
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# 30 Strengthen efforts to address safety at sea, including considerations of working conditions and socio-economic development, and ensure that these considerations are addressed by all concerned authorities while improving monitoring and control of the status of conditions, especially on small fishing boats.
In this connection, it is planned that SEAFDEC will undertake initiatives and efforts to promote optimization of energy use for fishing operation and improvement of safety conditions of the fishing vessels.
2. PROJECT
2.1 Goal/Overall Objectives and Performance Indicators:
Goal of the project is to optimize the use of fossil fuel in fishing operation, especially for the small trawlers which are major fishing vessels operating in the region. This is due to the fact that fishing practice of the trawlers consumes more fuel when compared to the other type of fishing operation. This will result in lower cost for fishing operation with less carbon emission. Long-term achievements of this project/activity can be measured by increasing of income and living condition of the small fishing vessels’ operators.
The overall objective of the project is:
1) To promote optimizing energy and improving safety at sea for fishing vessels in the Member Countries;
2) To transfer appropriate knowledge and enhance awareness on optimizing energy use in fishing and safety at sea for small-scale fishing vessels in the Member Countries.
2.2 Expected Outcomes and Outputs
Fishers and fisheries extension officials of the Member Countries obtained knowledge and further apply for their extension work. Training and promotional materials disseminated to skippers, fisheries extension officials. For long-term achievements, it is expected that household income and living condition of the small fishing boats’ owners will be improved.
2.3 Project Description/Framework
Under this project, three (3) main activities will be implemented. The summary of the activities is as follows:
Activity 1 Regional and national training/workshop on optimizing energy and safety at sea for fishing vessels
A series of activities to promote the optimization of energy use and safety at sea for fishing vessels has been carried out. The project organized the regional training workshop, in collaboration with FAO and other technical agencies, on optimizing energy use and safety at sea for small-scale fishing vessels in 2011 to compile existing international documents (guidelines, handbooks, handouts, etc.) on optimizing energy and safety at sea. Subsequently, the project translated international guideline, national guidelines, and other relevant training materials to the national languages. Such training materials were used for onsite training program to enhance awareness of fishers and fisheries officials (to further transfer the knowledge) for fuel efficiency and safety at sea for the fishing vessels. Two onsite trainings were organized in 2013, including Vietnam and Myanmar. It is planned that onsite training will be organized in Semarang of Indonesia.
Activity 2 Information dissemination
Major outputs from the implementation of project activities and their progress will be disseminated to the Member Countries and other relevant agencies through project’s website, training and promotional materials, etc. The outputs from this activity could be used as the regional reference for optimizing energy and safety at sea for fishing vessels in the Member Countries.
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3. PROGRESS/ACHIEVEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES IN THE YEAR 2013 3.1 Activities Achievements in the Year 2013
Achievements based on
Activities Duration Remarks
Regional training workshop on optimizing energy and safety at sea for small-scale fishing