SEAFDEC/TD Co-organize the 2nd Workshop on the Innovation of MCS

SEAFDEC Training Department supports and co-organizes with the Department of Fisheries, Thailand, and the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) for the “2^nd Workshop on the Innovation of Fisheries Monitoring, Control, and Surveillance (MCS) Analytics, and Utilization for Fisheries Analyst” from 19 to 23 February 2024 at the Training Department in Samut Prakan Province, Thailand. This Workshop aims to develop the knowledge and experience of fisheries officers from the Department of Fisheries of Thailand. Thirty-four (34) participants from the relevant Divisions of the Department of Fisheries of Thailand, namely: Fisheries Foreign Affairs Division, Fishing and Fleets Management Division, Fishing Control and Surveillance Division, Fish Quarantine and Fishing Vessel Inspection Division, Marine Fisheries Research and Development Division attended in the Workshop. In the Workshop, observing onboard standards and requirements, Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems (VMEs) identification, Electronic Monitoring (EM) program, Vessels Monitoring System (VMS) program, and MCS innovative technology to support fisheries surveillance were discussed. Moreover, a representative from SEAFDEC/TD, Mr. Kongpathai Saraphaivanich was invited to present on the subject “International/ Regional Cooperation Role of SEAFDEC for Enhancing MCS Practice”.

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