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Join APSI: Empowering the Future of Purse Seine Fishing

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Benefits of Membership

What you’ll get when joining APSI

Extensive Purse Seine Industry Network Across Indonesia

Members gain access to a nationwide network of purse seine fisheries, vessel owners, and industry stakeholders.

Be Part of a Responsible Fishing Community

Joining APSI means becoming part of a collective effort to promote responsible and well-managed fishing practices.

Stay Updated on News and Regulatory Compliance

APSI provides timely updates on the latest industry news, government regulations, and policy changes.

Product Promotion Within the Association

Members benefit from internal promotion opportunities, allowing them to showcase their products and services to fellow purse seine industry players.

Advocacy and Government Support

APSI actively represents its members' interests in discussions with government institutions, particularly the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries.

Automatic Enrollment in APSI Programs

Members are automatically included in various APSI initiatives, such as capacity-building programs, industry workshops, and collaborative projects.

Code of Conduct

Learn the code of conduct of APSI

Membership

Code of Conduct

30 GT < Fishing Boat

30 GT > Fishing Vessel

Trader

Processor/Exporter

Members are committed to complying with the intent and objectives of the APSI Code of Conduct

On Joining

On Joining

On Joining

On Joining

Members support the creation of a sustainable Indonesian purse seine fishery sector and are committed to implementing best practices in purse seine fisheries

On Joining

On Joining

On Joining

On Joining

Members comply with the laws and regulations applicable in Indonesia

On Joining

On Joining

On Joining

On Joining

Each member appoints a representative to establish communication with the APSI management

On Joining

On Joining

On Joining

On Joining

Members are committed to attend regular meetings and APSI Annual General Meetings

On Joining

On Joining

On Joining

On Joining

Fisheries Compliance

Code of Conduct

30 GT < Fishing Boat

30 GT > Fishing Vessel

Trader

Processor/Exporter

Members commit to registering all vessels operated in accordance with the requirements of Indonesia/Regional Fisheries Management Organisation

On Joining

On Joining

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All vessels used in the purse seine fishery business have permits and other required documents

On Joining

On Joining

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The ship is equipped with a fishing vessel monitoring system (SPKP) in accordance with the applicable regulations in Indonesia

1 year membership

On Joining

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Members involved in trading or processing businesses must use raw materials sourced from vessels that comply with Indonesian laws and regulations

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3 years of membership

3 years of membership

Members involved in trading or processing businesses must not use raw materials from vessels engaged in Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing

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3 years of membership

3 years of membership

Fisheries Operations

Code of Conduct

30 GT < Fishing Boat

30 GT > Fishing Vessel

Trader

Processor/Exporter

Members have policies in place for handling endangered, threatened, and protected species

Year 2 membership

Year 2 membership

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Members provide training for captains and crew on how to handle rare, endangered, and protected species

Year 2 membership

Year 2 membership

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Members establish operational guidelines for handling endangered, threatened, and protected species on board

Year 2 membership

Year 2 membership

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Members participate in training on best practices for handling raw materials

3 years of membership

3 years of membership

3 years of membership

3 years of membership

Members handle and process fish in accordance with Indonesian food safety regulations and standards.

3 years of membership

3 years of membership

3 years of membership

3 years of membership

Rumpon (FADs)

Code of Conduct

30 GT < Fishing Boat

30 GT > Fishing Vessel

Trader

Processor/Exporter

Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs) are placed in authorized locations

Year 2 membership

Year 2 membership

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Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs) are made from non-entangling materials that can decompose naturally

3 years of membership

3 years of membership

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Pollution in the Sea

Code of Conduct

30 GT < Fishing Boat

30 GT > Fishing Vessel

Trader

Processor/Exporter

Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs) are placed in authorized locations

3 years of membership

3 years of membership

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Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs) are made from non-entangling materials that can decompose naturally

3 years of membership

3 years of membership

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Traceability

Code of Conduct

30 GT < Fishing Boat

30 GT > Fishing Vessel

Trader

Processor/Exporter

Members comply with national regulations regarding transparency and traceability

Year 2 membership

Year 2 membership

Year 2 membership

Year 2 membership

Members ensure catches are separated based on the type of fishing gear used throughout the supply chain

3 years of membership

1 year membership

1 year membership

1 year membership

Workforce

Code of Conduct

30 GT < Fishing Boat

30 GT > Fishing Vessel

Trader

Processor/Exporter

Members comply with Indonesian labor laws and regulations

3 years of membership

1 year membership

1 year membership

1 year membership

Members have policies addressing forced labor and underage workers

1 year membership

1 year membership

1 year membership

1 year membership

Members participate in discussions on social compliance conducted by the association

1 year membership

1 year membership

1 year membership

1 year membership

Members participate in developing work safety capacity at sea, and vessels are equipped with the necessary safety equipment

3 years of membership

3 years of membership

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