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SEAFDEC Training Department (SEAFDEC/TD) organized “The Training on electronic ASEAN Catch Documentation Scheme (eACDS) Application in Catch Declaration (CD) Part for Small-scale Fisheries” from 24 to 25 May 2023 at Krabi Province, Thailand. Twenty-seven (27) participants from Krabi fisheries’ provincial officers and local fishermen attended this training. The training focused on the verification of Key Data Elements (KDEs) of eACDS application in Baan Nai Nang Village, Krabi Province which is a pilot site for the implementation of eACDS for small-scale fisheries. Moreover, the using eACDS Application in the part of Catch Declaration (CD) was imparted and practiced. This training is an activity under “Small-scale Fisheries Management for Better Livelihood and Fisheries Resources Project”.
The eACDS Application was developed and prior used mainly for commercial-scale fisheries which object to support the combating of IUU fishing. It is recognized that the eACDS is one of the management tools which could enhance and strengthen the management of the region’s fisheries as well as support the trade of fish and fishery products. In other hand for small-scale fisheries the eACDS should be trying to apply to mainly support the fisheries data/information for the fisheries management as well as to upgrade the value of fish and fisheries products.
As requested by the Faculty of International Maritime Studies, Kasetsart University, Sriracha Campus, “Tailor-made Training Course on Basic Seamanship” was organized by SEAFDEC Training Department (SEAFDEC/TD) for 33 students from 15 to 19 May 2023 at SEAFDEC/TD, Samut Prakan, Thailand. This training aims to build capacity for understanding and increase knowledge through experience in basic seamanship. The lecture on vessel structure, safety at sea, navigation bridge, and so on was imparted by the Chief Officer of M.V. SEAFDEC 2 and his team. Moreover, the student had a chance to visit M.V. SEAFDEC and practice on seamanship in M.V. SEAFDEC. The student can apply knowledge and experience from this training for their job in the future.
SEAFDEC Training Department (SEAFDEC/TD) in collaboration with Fisheries the Directorate of Fisheries (D-Fish), Viet Nam organized “The Training on Gender Mainstreaming in Fisheries Sector” from 25 to 27 April 2023, at the D-Fish office, Hanoi, Viet Nam. The training provided information and knowledge on gender mainstreaming in fisheries management and development projects for fisheries officers. There were 25 participants (4 males and 21 females) attended the training. The participants gained more on the gender concept and how to integrate gender in fisheries. Moreover, they learned the tools to mainstream gender into their fisheries workplace and practiced planning for gender mainstreaming in fisheries projects and activities. They also could identify the gender gap, issues, and the need to promote gender equality. This training is an activity under the project “Small-scale Fisheries Management for Better Livelihood and Fisheries Resources”.
SEAFDEC Training Department (SEAFDEC/TD) organized a “Tailor-made Training Course on Basic Marine Engineering” from 8 to 12 May 2023 at SEAFDEC/TD, Samut Prakan, Thailand as requested by the Faculty of International Maritime Studies, Kasetsart University, Sriracha Campus for 35 students. This training aims to build capacity for understanding and increase knowledge through experience in basic marine engineering. The lecture on vessel engines, electric systems in the vessel engine room, and hydraulic systems of vessels was imparted by the Chief Engineer of M.V. SEAFDEC and his team. Moreover, the student had a chance to visit M.V. SEAFDEC and practice on vessel engines and relevant systems in M.V. SEAFDEC. The student can apply knowledge and experience from this training for their job in the future.
SEAFDEC Training Department (SEAFDEC/TD) welcomed 38 students and lecturers from the School of Agriculture Technology, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang on 21 April 2023. The role of SEAFDEC in the region through lectures on fishing gear and fishing technology was imparted to the students. During the visit, the students increased their knowledge and experience in fisheries by learning about SEAFDEC activities and observing the fishing workshop and M.V.SEAFDEC.