SEAFDEC/Training Department

12/10/2026

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗨𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀—𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗙𝗗𝗘𝗖/𝗧𝗗 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗥 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴

SEAFDEC/TD, in collaboration with the Department of Fisheries (DOF) Thailand, organized “The Project on R Programming Skill Development: From User to Coder for Fishery Resource Data Analysis: Phase I-I, The Training Course on the Fundamental in R Programming” from 7 to 9 October 2026 at SEAFDEC/TD, Samut Prakan, Thailand. A total of 21 trainees (13 women and 9 men), including officials from DOF Thailand and SEAFDEC/TD staff, attended the training.

The course aimed to establish fundamental skills and knowledge in R programming through problem-solving, as well as to strengthen participants' understanding of fishery biology, statistics, and fish stock assessment, before progressing to more advanced R skills. This training course have got the supports from both Department of Fisheries, Thailand, and Kasetsart University to nominating the resource persons for this training course. The participants were successfully processed the skills and understandings in the R language as well as strengthening their knowledges in fish biology and statistics through their participations, feedbacks, and improved test scores during the activity.

This activity falls under the Collaborative Program with the Government of Thailand: The Project on R Programming Skill Development.

08/10/2026

𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗠.𝗩. 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗙𝗗𝗘𝗖 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆

The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) convened the 2nd Selection Committee Meeting for the Recipient Member Country of M.V. SEAFDEC virtually on 30 September 2026. The meeting was attended by SEAFDEC National Coordinators and representatives serving as members of the Selection Committee from Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Japan, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand, together with the SEAFDEC Secretary-General, Deputy Secretary-General, and senior officials from the SEAFDEC Secretariat and Training Department.

In her opening remarks, Mrs. Pitchaya Chainark, Chairperson of the Selection Committee and SEAFDEC National Coordinator for Thailand, highlighted the objectives of the meeting, including reviewing the evaluation scores, discussing the selection procedure and evaluation process, and reaching agreement on the preliminary results and way forward. She emphasized the importance of ensuring fairness, transparency, and consistency in applying the agreed evaluation criteria. She also noted that the Committee’s recommendation would be reported to the 49th SEAFDEC Program Committee Meeting in November 2026.

During the meeting, the Selection Committee reviewed and discussed the scoring and evaluation results submitted by the Member Countries for the applications received. The discussion focused on the agreed evaluation criteria, including institutional capacity, technical and operational readiness, utilization plans, commitment and sustainability, and regional cooperation. The Committee also exchanged views on matters related to the selection procedure and evaluation process to ensure a consistent and transparent assessment of the applications.

The meeting concluded with discussions on the preliminary selection results and the way forward. The Committee’s recommendation will be reported to the 49th SEAFDEC Program Committee Meeting, scheduled for 14–16 November 2026, and subsequently submitted to the SEAFDEC Council for consideration and approval. Following approval by the Council, the process will proceed to the Handover Committee, with the transfer of M.V. SEAFDEC to the selected Recipient Member Country targeted for 2027.

In the closing session, Mr. Ryota Maromo, representative of the Vice-Chairperson of the Selection Committee, expressed his appreciation to the Chairperson, Selection Committee Members, and SEAFDEC for their valuable contributions to the meeting. He highlighted the productive discussions on the evaluation of the applications and noted the Committee’s common understanding of the preliminary selection results and the next steps in the selection process.

08/10/2026

📢 Upcoming Regional Workshop
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗜𝗨𝗨 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮

📅 Date: 14−16 October 2026
📍 Location: Bangkok, Thailand
🌐 For More Information: https://www.seafdec.or.th/iuu-events/jica-against-iuu-2026

07/10/2026

𝗜𝗟𝗘𝗔-𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗸𝗼𝗸 𝗨𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗙𝗗𝗘𝗖/𝗧𝗗 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 "𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲: 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟲" 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴

The Training Department of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC/TD) provided its specialized facilities to support the "Fisheries Enforcement and Prosecution Course: Session 6" training on 7 October 2026. Organized by the International Law Enforcement Academy – Bangkok (ILEA-Bangkok), the program welcomed 47 participants, comprising 31 men and 16 women. By facilitating both theoretical instruction spaces and practical, hands-on experience aboard its training vessel, M.V. SEAFDEC, SEAFDEC/TD actively supports cross-disciplinary efforts to address complex regional challenges in marine fisheries and maritime law enforcement.

Established in 1998 as a joint partnership between the United States and Thailand, ILEA-Bangkok aims to enhance law enforcement capabilities and foster regional cooperation in combating transnational crime. ILEA-Bangkok's decision to utilize SEAFDEC/TD’s facilities and training vessel for this advanced course underscores SEAFDEC/TD's reputation as a well-equipped, premier institution in the region. This utilization of SEAFDEC/TD's resources reflects a shared commitment to combating illegal fishing and promoting sustainable maritime governance across the region.

07/10/2026

𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗙𝗗𝗘𝗖 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗠𝗖𝗥'𝘀 𝟮𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗸𝗼𝗸

The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) representative, Mr. Taweekiet Amornpiyakrit, General Administrative Division Head, attended the 24th Anniversary celebration of the establishment of the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) on 7 October 2026 at the DMCR headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand.

During the event, the SEAFDEC representative met with and extended congratulations to Dr. Pinsak Suraswadi, Director-General of the DMCR. They took a commemorative photograph together and toured an exhibition showcasing the department's achievements.

Photo credit: Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR)

07/10/2026

06/10/2026

𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗙𝗗𝗘𝗖 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗖𝗦 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝗨𝗨 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

The Training Department of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC/TD), in collaboration with the Department of Fisheries (DOF) Malaysia, organized the “Regional Training Course on Enhancing Capacity for Monitoring, Control, and Surveillance (MCS) of Domestic and International Fishing Vessels to Combat IUU Fishing” from 6 to 8 October 2026 in Putrajaya, Malaysia. The Training was attended by 13 participants from Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, with resource persons from DOF Malaysia sharing their knowledge and experiences throughout the Training.

The three-day Training aimed to enhance participants’ knowledge and provide opportunities to share and exchange information and experiences on the implementation of MCS measures in Southeast Asia. Key topics included legal and institutional frameworks for combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, MCS implementation for domestic and foreign fishing vessels, the application of innovative technologies to support MCS activities, and lessons learned from Malaysia’s experience in MCS implementation.

As part of the Training, participants visited the Fisheries Monitoring Center (FMC), the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA), and a fishing port complex. The visits provided participants with practical insights into MCS operations, inter-agency coordination, vessel monitoring, and relevant control measures applied to support efforts to prevent and combat IUU fishing.

The Training also provided a platform for strengthening regional cooperation, information sharing, and collaboration among fisheries authorities and relevant agencies involved in MCS. The knowledge and experience gained from the Training are expected to support participants in strengthening MCS implementation in their respective countries and contribute to coordinated regional efforts to combat IUU fishing.

The Training was conducted as one of the activities under the project “Sustainable Management of Fisheries, Marine Living Resources and Their Habitats in the Bay of Bengal Region for the Benefit of Coastal States and Communities (BOBLME II),” contributing to the enhancement of regional capacities and cooperation for sustainable fisheries management and effective MCS implementation in the Bay of Bengal region.

06/10/2026

📖𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗡𝗢𝗪: 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗩𝗼𝗹. 𝟮𝟰 𝗡𝗼. 𝟮 (𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲)! 🌊🐟

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲:

🔹 Advancing Gender Mainstreaming for Sustainable Fisheries: Insights from Southeast Asia
🔹 Evaluating the Implementation and Impact of FAO's Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-scale Fisheries in Southeast Asia and South Asia: Challenges, Progress, and Pathways Forward
🔹 SPEECTRA: Linking Inland Fisheries Conservation and Regional Learning in Southeast Asia
🔹 Advancing Collaborative Fisheries Governance through Multispecies Stock Assessment in the Gulf of Thailand: A GoTFish-Supported Partnership Mechanism for Sub-Regional Fisheries Management
🔹 Resilience and Adaptive Responses in Small-scale Coastal Fisheries: Lessons from Ban Khlong Tob, Krabi Province, Thailand
🔹 Assessing the Resilience of Small-scale Fisheries (SSF) at Ban Toh Balew Community, Koh Lanta, Thailand Through Socio-Ecological Perspectives and Community Adaptation
🔹 Labor Motivation in the Fishing Industry: A Case Study in Thailand
🔹 Stock Assessment and Management of Brushtooth Lizardfish (Saurida undosquamis) in the Gulf of Thailand Using the Menu Driven JABBA Software
🔹 Unfolding the Development Process of JTF 7 Projects to Address Fisheries and Aquaculture Issues in the Southeast Asian Region

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05/10/2026

📢 Registration is now open!!!!!

the 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗻 “𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗧𝗢 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗜𝘁𝘀 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀.”

📅 Date: 5 October 2026
⏰ Time: 2:00–5:00 p.m. (UTC+7, Bangkok time)
💻 Platform: Zoom

Join us!!! to Gain fresh insights, exchange experiences, and discover how can we support sustainable fisheries in the regional

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