Land: Thailand
Thai Union receives sustainability disclosure award
Thai Union Group has been recognised for its sustainability reporting,
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thai Union announces support for regulation to protect fishing crews
Thai Union Group has announced its support for new regulation from the Thai government requiring Thai vessel owners operating outside of national waters to provide a satellite communication system and device on board for workers at sea.
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.
Thai Union: focus on worker’s voices
Thai Union and Mars Petcare have detailed how an innovative digital traceability pilot programme in Thailand, implemented by the two companies alongside a coalition of industry and government groups, has helped to boost human rights in the seafood industry.