Mr. Kongpathai Saraphaivanich, the Training and Research Supporting Division Head of the SEAFDEC Training Department (SEAFDEC/TD), participated in the IMCS Network General Membership Meeting held virtually on 13 January 2026. The meeting provided a vital platform for members to reconnect, exchange innovative ideas, and collaborate on the Network’s future strategic direction. Key highlights included progress updates on major work streams and discussions on strengthening governance to ensure the Network’s continued growth and operational effectiveness.
SEAFDEC officially joined the International Monitoring, Control, and Surveillance (IMCS) Network in early 2023, a milestone formally recognized during the 55th Meeting of the SEAFDEC Council in May 2023. This partnership significantly bolsters SEAFDEC’s capacity to combat Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing by enhancing global information sharing, providing access to specialized technical training, and fostering deeper regional cooperation in fisheries enforcement.
