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A Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) is a multi-stakeholder initiative designed to enhance the management of a fishery by addressing environmental, social, and economic challenges. FIPs bring together fishers, seafood companies, government agencies, and non-government organizations (NGOs) to implement structured action plans aimed at improving fishing practices and governance.
Strengthen policies, regulations, and enforcement to ensure long-term sustainability.
Encourage responsible fishing techniques to reduce by catch, minimize habitat damage, and prevent overfishing.
Help fisheries meet international market standardsand buyer requirements, improving competitiveness.
Facilitate improved data reporting from industry to inform better decision-making. Support scientific research and improved monitoring efforts.
Bring together industry players, government bodies, and conservation organizations to drive positive change.
APSI leads a FIP in Indonesia’s Fisheries Management Areas 715 and 716, part of the Western and Central Pacific Ocean tuna stock. We aim to expand this initiative nationwide, strengthening the responsibility of the Purse Seine tuna fishery across Indonesia. With a vision to build a competitive and well-managed industry, APSI focuses on improving stakeholder collaboration, developing better policies, enhancing data collection and compliance, and increasing the sector’s competitiveness.
For additional detail visit our FIP page on the Fishery Progress database.
Has been implemented through PPS Bitung (STBLK, Fish Landing Verification Report, e-Logbook submission letter), which are mandatory requirements before and after the vessel's departure
Data collections of fish landing by MMAF through PPS Bitung every time vessels do unloading activityn letter), which are mandatory requirements before and after the vessel's departure
Continue implementing to strengthen data collection, improve fisheries monitoring, and enhance compliance among APSI member vessels
Socialization about observers is being conducted as well as their roles and responsibilities, also related to the current challenge of observer shortages
The submission of a request letter to PPS about deployment of observers to member vessels, ensuring a minimum coverage of 5% of the total trips undertaken by vessels participating in the FIP
Submission and follow-up of the request letter members compliance report to SDI MMAF
e-PIT (Penangkapan Ikan Terukur Elektronik) has been implemented since 2021, with the vessel skippers and fish receivers responsible for completing it while at sea. Specifically, fish receivers are required to fill out the transshipment document each time they receive fish from the purse seine vessels
Continue to monitor and ensure the ongoing implementation of EPIT, while further improving the process and compliance across the fleet
The SRA has been successfully implemented on several member vessels (Multipar & BSM, October 2024, led by Sven), marking an important step toward addressing social responsibility within the fleet
Extend the implementation to other members, ensuring that the same social responsibility assessments and improvements are applied
Collaborating with DFW (Destructive Fishing Watch) to strengthen grievance mechanism supporting the fishers rights
Training and socialization on ETP (Endangered, Threatened, and Protected) species handling will be conducted for member fishermen, along with the development of a guidebook for ETP handling in collaboration with BRIN
Conduct certification training for 700 fishermen in relation to the latest government regulations that require the BST-F and SKN certificates as mandatory conditions for crew members to set sail
Discussing the follow-up action plan for the Joint Commitment (ITBF) and exploring opportunities for the implementation of the Indonesia-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (IJEPA)
Workshop on Strengthening the Implementation of Conservation and Management Measures (CMMs) from the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) and the Fisheries Management Plan (RPP) for Tuna, Skipjack, and Mackerel (TCT) for Local Governments and Industry Stakeholders.
Attend 10+ other fishery forum
Attending more fishery meetings as they are arranged
