Indonesia Indian Ocean tuna and large pelagics - longline

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Overview

The Indonesian Longline Tuna FIP is being launched in November 2019. In the beginning, the FIP consisted of 17 Indonesian fishing and tuna processing companies, and the Indonesian Tuna Longline Association (ATLI). The number of participants is now 40 companies as is in January 2023, with 21 fishing companies and 19 tuna processing companies. The FIP intends to make national level change in policy and change in the water for the entire longline fishery. The FIP aims to improve fishing practices for Indonesian Longline fishers operating in the Indian Ocean. The FIP also aims to meet the increasing demand for tuna caught by Longlines that operate in a responsible and sustainable manner by complying with the management measures issued by the National Government and the IOTC. The scope of the fishery includes Yellowfin (Thunnus albacares), Bigeye (Thunnus obesus), Albacore (Thunnus alalunga) and Swordfish (Xiphias gladius) in the Indian Ocean,  ZEE and on the High Sea.

FIP Description 

The Indonesian Longline Tuna FIP is being launched in November 2019. In the beginning, the FIP consisted of 17 Indonesian fishing and tuna processing companies, and the Indonesian Tuna Longline Association (ATLI).

FIP Objective(s) 

The FIP's Objectives are:

  1. Improve the availability of accurate data on catches, retained and especially bycatch by strengthening information systems  and training by 2024.
  2. Increase observer onboard coverage >20 % by 2027.
  3. Ensure decision-making process happens in the relevant research, monitoring, evaluations and consultations by 2024.
  4. To achieve MSC certification by 2027.
FIP Type 
Comprehensive
FIP Stage 
Stage 4: Improvements in Fishing Practices or Fishery Management
Start and Projected End Dates
November 2019
December 2027
Update 
The MSC Pre-Assessment took place in December 2023, and the Pre-Assessment report was issued in March 2024. Some indicators require more time beyond December 2024 to be fully addressed. Consequently, the FIP project timeline has been extended to December 2027.
Next Progress Report Due 
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Species 
Common Name 
Yellowfin Tuna
Scientific Name
Thunnus albacares
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Yellowfin Tuna
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Common Name 
Bigeye Tuna
Scientific Name
Thunnus obesus
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Bigeye Tuna
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Common Name 
Albacore Tuna
Scientific Name
Thunnus alalunga
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Albacore Tuna
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Common Name 
Swordfish
Scientific Name
Xiphias gladius
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Swordfish
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Gear Type 
Longline
Location
FAO Major Fishing Area
Area 57 (Indian Ocean, Eastern)
Exclusive Economic Zones
Country 
Indonesia
Geographic Scope 
entire EEZ
Country Flag of Vessel 
Indonesia
Regional Fisheries Management Organization
IOTC
High Seas Name 
Indian Ocean
Landings
Estimated Total FIP Landings 
21,023 metric tons
Estimated Total Fishery Landings 
271,056 metric tons
Landings Date 
December 2022
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FIP at a Glance

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November 01, 2019
21% 32% 46%
Progress Rating (A) Advanced Progress

Reserved for comprehensive FIPs that have achieved a Stage 4 or 5 result within the past 12 months.

(B) Good Progress

A basic FIP that has achieved a Stage 4 or 5 result within 12 months.

(C) Some Recent Progress
  • A FIP that has achieved a Stage 4 or 5 result in more than 12 (but less than 24) months AND has reported a Stage 3 activity within the past six months.
  • A FIP younger than 12 months that has never achieved a Stage 4 or 5 result but has reported a Stage 3 activity within the first 12 months.
(D) Some Past Progress
  • A FIP that has achieved a Stage 4 or 5 result in more than 12 (but less than 24) months BUT has not reported a Stage 3 activity within the past six months.
  • A FIP for which the most recent Stage 4 or 5 result is more than 24 (but less than 36) months old AND a Stage 3 activity has been reported within six months.
  • A FIP 12-36 months old that has never reported a Stage 4 or 5 result AND has reported a Stage 3 activity within the past six months.
(E) Negligible Progress
  • A FIP for which the most recent Stage 4 or 5 result is more than 24 (but less than 36) months old, with no Stage 3 activity reported in the last six months.
  • A FIP younger than 12 months with no Stage 3 activity reported within 12 months.
  • A FIP 12-36 months old that has never reported a Stage 4 or 5 result AND has not reported a Stage 3 activity within the past six months.

The ratings are currently derived by SFP from publicly available data on FIP websites, including FisheryProgress.org, and are determined using the following methodology: View PDF
A Advanced Progress
Actions Complete

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  • Complete
  • Incomplete
Next Update Due FisheryProgress requires a FIP to provide update reports every six months, and two missed reports will render the FIP inactive. If a report is overdue, this date will appear red.
Dec 2024
Target End Date
Dec 2027

FIP Leads

Organization Name 
Indonesia Tuna Longline Association (ATLI)
Organization Type 
Industry
Primary Contact 
Nyoman Sudarta
Email 
atli.bali@gmail.com
Phone 
+62361727399
Website Name 
Indonesia National Longline Tuna FIP
FIP Identification Number The FIP Identification Number is automatically generated by FisheryProgress when a FIP profile is created. While the number itself is not meaningful, they are used by NGOs, academia, and industry to refer to FIPs in a consistent way.
11771