Project Updates

A comprehensive 3-day orientation was conducted for fishing operators, crew members, and fisheries observers involved in tuna handline vessels. The primary objective of this orientation was to initiate the preliminary impact assessment of fish aggregating devices (FADs) on various aspects including bycatch, endangered and threatened species, and protected species (ETP) within fisheries management areas 2 […]

In a proactive move towards bolstering transparency and accountability in tuna handline fisheries management, a pivotal workshop on the validation of handline logsheets was held at the SFFAII Office on April 4, 2024. The workshop brought together stakeholders from BFAR, handline operators, and industry representatives. The primary aim of the workshop was to streamline the

A comprehensive dialogue regarding human rights and social responsibility policies took place at the SFFAII Office, Salvani St., General Santos City on March 9, 2024. The event was attended by 34 owners and stakeholders from the FFSAPI Sargen Handline program, as part of the Social Fisheries Improvement Project. While vessel owners were the main actors

We are thrilled to announce that our Fisheries Improvement Project (FIP) has been selected as one of the exhibitors at the prestigious Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona, taking place from April 23-25, 2024. This is a remarkable opportunity for us to showcase our commitment to sustainable fisheries management on a global platform. The Seafood Expo

In an online preliminary meeting on January 25, 2024, Philippine Fisheries Observer Program  (PFOP) and other stakeholders discussed the impact of Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs) on marine life and agreed on the need for responsible usage. PFOP has initiated a FAD study focusing on handline tuna fisheries in FMA 2 and FMA 3. The study

In an effort to recognize and reward the hard work and dedication of handline fishers enrolled in the Fresh Frozen Seafood Association of the Philippines, Inc. FFSAPI – SARGEN HANDLINE Fisheries Improvement Project FIP, an incentive scheme was launched – “May Pera sa Catch Data”. Empowering Fishers Through Incentives Handline fishers play a crucial role

https://sargenhandlinefip.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/received_351741273975956.mp4 Our oceans hold a wealth of life, but their sustainability rests in the hands of those who navigate their depths – the fishing vessel owners.  In lieu of the Fisheries Improvement Project, a workshop on Social Responsibility Assessment was held with Fishing Vessel Owners enrolled in the Fisheries Improvement Project on December 21, 2023