FFSAPI-SARGEN HANDLINE

FIP UPDATES

November 15, 2023

Batch 3 Training on Revelant Fishery Laws, Rules and Regulations

Discussion on the Handline Law, National Tuna Fish Aggregating Device or FAD Management Policy, and the Implementing Guidelines on Group Handline Fishing Operations in High Seas of the WCPFC Convention area while Mr. Peter Erick Cadapan discussed the General Principles in Sustainable Fisheries Management

November 15, 2023

MSC Orientation for the 3rd Batch of Tuna Handliners

BFAR in partnership with SFFAII facilitated a 3-day Capacity Building for the 3rd Batch of Officers and Crew of Commercial Tuna Handline Fishing Vessels on Sustainable Fisheries Management, Responsible Fishing Operations, Proper Fish Handling Onboard, catch documentation, and practical navigation was organized by from November 15-18, 2023 at London Beach Resort and Hotel.

November 9, 2023

FIP Updates Presented on CFARMC Meeting

During the regular monthly meeting of the General Santos CFARMC last November 9, 2023 at the City Agriculture’s Office Training Center, the updates on the FFSAPI-SARGEN Tuna Handline Fisheries Improvement Project Updates were presented.

November 9, 2023

Updates on the Project and Follow Up Meeting with BFAR

On November 9, 2023, a comprehensive project update meeting took place with BFAR Region 12 at their Satellite Office.

October 3-5, 2023

SAFET 2023 Participation

The Project team has participated in the SAFET 2023 Conference, themed “Impact at Scale for a Sustainable and Resilient Future” held in Bali, Indonesia

September 9, 2023

FFSAPI-Sargen Handline Fisheries' Launch of Social FIP

Enrolment of the fisheries on FisheryProgress.org and launching a Social FIP to assess the social aspects of the fisheries.

September 1, 2023

FIP Unveiled on the 23rd NTC

Presentation of the FFSAPI-SARGEN Tuna Handline Fisheries Improvement Project aimed at achieving MSC Certification. In her presentation, she highlighted the escalating urgency of establishing sustainable fisheries in recent years. 

August 30, 2023

3rd All About Tuna Handline Summit

Held on August 30, 2023, at SM Gensan Meeting Rooms, the Summit brought together experts, stakeholders, and industry leaders to discuss critical issues surrounding the tuna handline fishery in the Philippines.

August 2, 2023

Capacity Building for Commercial Handline fishers at 2023 Yaman Gensan

SFFAII together with the BFAR partnered with the GENSAN LGU through CEMCDO and with the DTI facilitated the Capacity Building for the Officers and Crew of Tuna Handline Fishing Vessel as part of Yaman Gensan month

July 28, 2023

ASIC-Fisheries Stakeholders Meeting

Representatives from FFSAPI, SARGEN Handline, SFFAII and CPCC attended ASIC-Fisheries Stakeholders Meeting on July 28, 2023