SEAFDEC/TD organized the “Technical Meeting for the Discussion and Finalization of Activities and Work Plan for the Fishing Gear Marking Study” on 8–9 June 2026 at SEAFDEC/TD. The meeting was attended by a total of 19 participants (4 Female and 15 Male). This meeting was under the Sustainable Management of Fisheries, Marine Living Resources and Their Habitats in the Bay of Bengal Region for the Benefit of Coastal States and Communities Project (BOBLME Phase II), Component 3: Management of coastal and marine pollution to improve ecosystem health, Output 3.1.2, which aims to promote fishing gear marking and to develop...

SEAFDEC/TD, in collaboration with the Fisheries Development and Restoration Group, Marine Fisheries Research and Development Division, Department of Fisheries, Thailand, organized the training course on “Reducing the Costs of Fishing Operations in Small-Scale Fisheries Using Solar Cells” on 4 June 2026 at the Bang Saphan Fisheries Association, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, Thailand. The training brought together fisheries officers, marine research personnel, and local small-scale fishermen from Bang Saphan District to enhance their knowledge of renewable energy applications in fisheries. The program focused on introducing solar-cell technology as an alternative energy solution to help reduce operational costs in small-scale fishing activities....

Two SEAFDEC/TD researchers, Mr. Santiphong Putsa (Fishing Technology Researcher) and Dr. Supapong Pattarapongpan (Fishery Oceanographic Researcher), participated as guest speakers in the “Brunei Darussalam Conference on Sustaining Our Oceans: Innovation, Governance, and Resilience For A Blue Future” held from 2 to 4 June 2026 at the Pro-Chancellor Arts Centre, UBD, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam. This event was organized by the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism, Brunei Darussalam in collaboration with the University of Brunei Darussalam (UBD), the Maritime and Port Authority of Brunei Darussalam (MPABD), and Poni Group Sdn Bhd in conjunction with the...

On 29 May 2026, the SEAFDEC representative, Dr. Taweekiat Amornpiyakrit, General Administrative Division Head, served as an honorary witness at the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony between the Department of Fisheries, the Department of Mineral Fuels, PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP), PTTEP International Limited, and PTTEP Energy Development Company Limited at the Energy Complex in Bangkok, Thailand. The agreement establishes a cooperative framework for repurposing decommissioned petroleum production platforms into artificial marine habitats. This collaborative initiative aims to drive a concrete research project in the Gulf of Thailand. By transforming former petroleum structures into thriving marine...

The Training Department of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC/TD), in collaboration with the Department of Fisheries (DOF), Thailand, organized the “Training Workshop on Economic Valuation Assessment of Marine Fisheries Resources” during 28–29 May 2026 at the SEAFDEC Secretariat in Bangkok, Thailand. The workshop brought together resource persons from Kasetsart University, DOF officers, and SEAFDEC staff to strengthen technical capacity on economic valuation concepts, valuation methodologies, and data requirements for marine fisheries resources. Rayong Bay, Thailand, is a case study for participants to discuss which focusing on the valuation of fisheries resources and environmental damage assessment related to marine...

Two delegates from SEAFDEC, Ms. Sampan Panjarat (Secretary-General of the Training Department) and Mr. Kongpathai Saraphaivanich (Training and Research Supporting Division Head) participated in the High-Level Policy Guidance Workshop on Artificial Intelligence in Fisheries: Strengthening MCS, Traceability & Governance Readiness in the Bay of Bengal Region from 28 to 29 May 2026, followed immediately by the XIV Governing Council Meeting (GCM-XIV) of the Bay of Bengal Programme Inter-Governmental Organisation (BOBP-IGO) on 30 May 2026 in Mumbai, India. Both events were organized by BOBP-IGO. The High-Level AI Workshop was convened under BOBLME-II project. Across the two-day technical workshop, international experts, technology...

The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, Training Department (SEAFDEC/TD), and the Faculty of International Maritime Studies, Kasetsart University, Sriracha Campus, recently carried out a field survey from 24 to 30 May 2026 in a fishing community of Bang Saphan District, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, Thailand. The survey focused on collecting data related to energy use, fuel consumption, and operational conditions of small-scale fishing boats operating in the area, and included studying the feasibility of using renewable energy to preserve fish freshness for small-scale fisheries. This survey activity is under the Research and Dissemination of Sustainable Fishing Technology project, with...

The Training Department of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC/TD) welcomed seven officials and internship students from the Samut Prakan Marine Fisheries Research and Development Center on 22 May 2026. The visit aimed to enhance the participants' knowledge of fishing gear technology through comprehensive briefings and technical presentations provided by SEAFDEC fishing technology researchers. This visit allowed visitors and SEAFDEC researchers to share insights, experiences, and recent advancements in fishing gear development. Following the discussion, the delegation was guided on a study tour aboard the research vessel, M.V. SEAFDEC. This hands-on experience provided the visitors with a closer look...

SEAFDEC hosted an Appreciation Dinner for the 58th SEAFDEC Council Meeting on 21 May 2026 at the Riverside Multipurpose Building at SEAFDEC Training Department. The SEAFDEC Secretary-General warmly welcomed the Distinguished Council Members and honored guests, expressing deep gratitude for their continued commitment and cooperation. She highlighted the highly productive discussions held over recent days, which focused on exchanging valuable insights toward the sustainable development of fisheries and aquaculture across Southeast Asia. The dinner provided a relaxed atmosphere for delegates to step away from their formal agenda to celebrate fellowship and the strong spirit of partnership that continues to unite...

The SEAFDEC Training Department hosted the "Celebrating a Legacy at Sea aboard M.V. SEAFDEC" event on 21 May 2026. SEAFDEC Secretary-General and Chief of the Training Department, Ms. Sampan Panjarat, delivered welcoming remarks, highlighting the vessel as a platform of shared history, regional cooperation, and an unwavering commitment to the sustainable future of the oceans. She emphasized the crucial role of the SEAFDEC Training Department, which has served for decades as a steadfast pillar of capacity building, research, and technology transfer in Southeast Asia. Through rigorous training programs, the department has empowered member countries and nurtured generations of fishery...