Course description:

This training course will enable target participants to acquire knowledge and skills of a fisheries observer accredited/authorized by the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC). This includes current and/or existing conservation and management measures of the WCPFC and Philippine domestic fishery laws, rules and regulations, identification of tuna and tuna like species, bycatch species and species of special interests, catch estimation, collection of biological samples and proper recording of biological and fishery information in prescribed WCPFC forms. The target participants will also gain skills in proper photo documentation, first aid and basic life support, water safety rescue and personal survival techniques, radio operation and communication, practical navigation, among others.

Target participants: Graduates of Bachelor of Science in Fisheries or allied natural sciences

Training objective: Provide the need for authorized fisheries observers every year on board Philippine-flagged purse seine and ring net fishing vessels operating in high seas pocket number 1 (HSP1) and Philippine waters as well as improve compliance with the requirements of relevant Regional Fisheries Management Organizations (RFMOs).

No. of training hours/days: 37 days

Number of participants: 30

Training fee: None

Course description:

This training course is in support to the BFAR’s Fishery Law Enforcement Program under the Fisheries Protection and Law Enforcement Group (FPLEG). Its primary purpose is to provide target participants with appropriate knowledge and skills to be able to operate and maintain the patrol boats that they will be using during their law enforcement operation. This includes subject/topics about the operation, repair and maintenance of common marine equipment and machineries as well as practical navigation and seamanship.

Target participants: BFAR law enforcement officers, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), and Philippine National Police – Maritime Group (PNP-MG)

Training objective: Develop a pool of competent manpower complement for BFAR’s MCS patrol vessels and multi-mission vessels as well as enhanced the competencies of fishery law enforcement personnel and the BFAR national law enforcement agency partners’ who will be groomed to take charge of the MCS vessels of the Bureau.

No. of training hours/days: 25 days

Number of participants: 30

Training fee: None

Course description:

This training program is envisioned to enhance the capabilities of future workforce in the field of marine fishing technology. Likewise, this is an integral part of human resource development for the future marine fisheries technologists to participate effectively in the conservation and sustainable utilization of marine living resources.

Through this training program, BFAR-NMFDC aligns itself with the United Nations Sustainable Development Program (Agenda 21), Chapter 17.15, which states that “Coastal States should promote and facilitate the organization of education and training in integrated coastal and marine management and sustainable development for scientists, technologists, managers (including community-based managers) and users, leaders, indigenous peoples, fisherfolk, women and youth, among others. Management and development, as well as environmental protection concerns and local planning issues, should be incorporated in educational curricula and public awareness campaigns, with due regard to traditional ecological knowledge and socio-cultural values”.

Target participants: Students of Bachelor of Science in Fisheries

Training objective: Provide knowledge and skills to all fisheries students on the design, construction, operation and maintenance of various fishing gears; navigation and seamanship; hydro-acoustics; deck machineries; RA 10654 with emphasis on municipal & commercial fisheries and other Provisions on Fisheries Management; specifically on Fisheries Management Areas (FMA’s).

No. of training hours/days: more or less 30 days, depending on the agreed training plan

Number of participants: 20- 40 students

Training fee: None. However, the cost of food will be shouldered by the students or the requesting school/university.

Course description:

This training course is one of the interventions in support to the “Capacitating Municipal Fisherfolk Program”, which aims to increase production and attain food security and improve municipal fisherfolk’s socio-economic well-being through the allocation of ring net and/or handline fishing vessels. Likewise, it addresses the need of the fishermen-beneficiaries of the said Program to ensure safety of life and property at sea during fishing operation by enhancing their knowledge and skills in basic radio operation and communication, practical navigation, boat/ship handling, fire prevention and fire-fighting, elementary first aid, personal survival techniques, personal safety and social responsibility, typhoon awareness and preparedness, among others.

At the end of this training program, the target participants will be able to qualify for a License/Certification as Boat Captain and Marine Engine Mechanic (Motorman) with the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) as well as for Special Radio Operator’s Permit (SROP) with the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC).

Target participants:

1. Municipal fishermen-beneficiaries of the “Capacitating Municipal Fisherfolk Program” who will man the awarded fishing vessel from BFAR;
2. Small and medium-scale fishermen on board commercial fishing vessels; and
3. Technical and regulatory officers of BFAR Regional Field Offices.

Training objective: Improved safety of life and property at sea, enhanced technical competence of crew/fishermen onboard fishing vessels, and aacquired MARINA certification/license as boat captain and marine diesel mechanic.

No. of training hours/days: six (6) days

Number of participants: 30-50 fishermen
Training fee: None

Course description:

This orientation/training course is an annual requirement under Fisheries Administrative Order No. 245-4, series of 2018 or the “Regulations and Implementing Guidelines on Group Tuna Purse Seine Operations in High Seas Picket Number 1 as a Special Management Area”. The goal of this orientation/training course is minimized compliance issues with applicable conservation and management measures of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC). It contains subjects/topics about applicable conservation and management measures of the WCPFC, species identification, proper catch reporting and/or documentation in prescribed logsheet, practical navigation, etc.

Target participants: Three (3) highest ranking officers of all fishing vessels operating in HSP1 as well as the fishing company representative

Training objective: Refresh/Enhance the knowledge of boat owners and three highest ranking officers of fishing vessels about various domestic and international policies, rules and regulations applicable to HSP1 fishing operations as well as upgraded their skills in practical navigation, proper catch reporting and/or documentation in prescribed logsheet, among others.

No. of training hours/days: 4-5 days

Number of participants: more or less 80 per batch

Training fee: None

Course description:

This capacity-building training course was designed to address IUU fishing issues associated with tuna handline fishing boats and ensure sustainability of the tuna industry in response to the demand/request of the tuna fishing industry in General Santos City. Likewise, this capacity-building training for fishermen and crew of tuna handline fishing boats was conceptualized to increase the awareness of the fishermen and crew about the fisheries regulatory and compliance requirements of tuna handline fishing such as proper catch reporting, proper postharvest handling of catches at sea, among others. This training will also increase their knowledge in basic practical navigation, including awareness about delimited maritime boundary between Philippines and its neighboring countries

Target participants: Fishermen and crew of tuna handline fishing vessels operating in Philippine waters

Training objectives:

1. Enhance the capacity of the fishermen and crew of tuna handline fishing boats in proper postharvest handling of catches at sea, proper catch reporting and/or documentation, basic practical navigation, among others; and
2. Increase the awareness of fishermen and crew of commercial tuna handline fishing boats on the maritime boundary between Philippines and its neighboring countries as well as on existing applicable fishery laws, rules and regulations related to tuna handline fishing;

No. of training hours/days: 4-5 days

Number of participants: more or less 40 per batch

Training fee: None

Course description:

This training is designed to equip the participants with the necessary skills and knowledge on FRP boat design and construction including plug preparation and mold fabrication and the preparation of the necessary supplies, and materials as well as the budgetary requirements, proper storage, care, and maintenance of FRP supplies and materials, tools and equipment, proper disposal of waste material and demonstration of value-added products such as figurines, fiberglass roofs, stained glass, and other souvenir items. The training covers 7 stages: the design and specification stage; plug construction and mold fabrication stage; hull production stage; stringers, stiffeners, and floatation installation stage; underwater fittings installation; painting stage; and the sea trial.

The number of boats should not go beyond the capacity of the resources, thus, skill in fiberglass boat-making can also be applied to the manufacture of other fiberglass-based products for household use or even for decorative purposes, thus generating more jobs and creating livelihoods as well.

The 15-day training consists of lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on activities that aim to strengthen the capability of training beneficiaries as well as transfer the technology on FRP boat-making to fisherfolk beneficiaries.