Mr. Kongpathai Saraphaivanich
Training and Research Supporting Division Head (TRSDH)
He is the primary officer responsible for regional initiatives to combat Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing. His work centers on the development of high-impact technological tools, most notably the electronic ASEAN Catch Documentation Scheme (eACDS) and the Regional Fishing Vessels Record (RFVR) database. As a key technical advisor, he spearheads capacity-building programs across Southeast Asia, focusing on Monitoring, Control, and Surveillance (MCS) and Port State Measures (PSM) to ensure the traceability and sustainability of the region’s fishery products.
Areas of Expertise:
– Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing
– ASEAN Catch Documentation Scheme (eACDS)
– Regional Fishing Vessels Record (RFVR)
– Monitoring, Control, and Surveillance (MCS)
– Port State Measures (PSM)
Email: kongpathai@seafdec.org
