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Thailand has become the first Asian nation to ratify the C-188 Work in Fishing Convention. Image: EJF - @ Fiskerforum
News

First Asian nation to ratify Work in Fishing Convention

Thailand became the first country in Asia to ratify the Work in Fishing Convention, which sets basic decent standards for work in the fishing industry. According to EJF, this shows important commitment and leadership for the region – although EJF points out that there are still improvements to be made.

FiskerForum 04/02/2019
The Brixham fleet has seen spectacular reductions in discards since the 50% Project introduced modified trawl gears - @ Fiskerforum
Fishing

Thailand seeks Brixham’s trawl technology

The South Western FPO’s chief executive Jim Portus and Darren Edwards, otherwise known as Edd the Net of Brixham Trawl Makers, are flying to Thailand at the invitation of Dr Adisorn Promthep, Director General of the Thai Department of Fisheries.

FiskerForum 10/12/2018
Thai Union and Mars Petcare have implemented an innovative digital traceability pilot project
News

Digital technology combatting IUU fishing

Thai Union and Mars Petcare are utilising digital traceability and e-logbooks as part of the fight against IUU fishing, with a pilot project implemented last year in Thailand in which fishing vessels were fitted with Fleet One terminals.

FiskerForum 18/09/2018
Thai Union released a new video focusing on the growing problem of ocean plastics and marine debris to help raise awareness of this issue. Image: Thai Union - @ Fiskerforum
Economy

Thai Union: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

Focusing on plastics and marine debris, Thai Union Group has launched a video highlighting the growing problem of ocean plastic and marine debris, with a focus on Thailand, in an effort to raise awareness and trigger action to ensure the seas are sustainable for future generations.

FiskerForum 28/08/2018
A school of tuna. Image: Shutterstock/Rich Carey - @ Fiskerforum
Fish Species

Thai Union’s progress report on commitment to 100% sustainable tuna

Thai Union has released its first annual Tuna Commitment Progress Report to provide a public update on its ambitious strategy to ensure 100% of the company’s branded tuna is sustainably sourced, with a target of achieving a minimum of 75% by 2020, in line with the company’s SeaChange sustainability strategy.

FiskerForum 29/05/2018
A fishing vessel arrives in port in Pattani - @ Fiskerforum
News

Thailand: forced labour and trafficking persist

Forced labour and other abuses remain widespread in the Thai fishing industry, with promised reforms falling short of addressing the concerns of the EU and the US, according to a report by Human Rights Watch that was made public at a briefing in the European Parliament his week.

FiskerForum 24/01/2018