Longline

Overview

Note: This FIP went inactive on March 31, 2020.

Confremar LLC USA is hosting a fishery improvement project for Pacific swordfish landed in Peru by two Spanish flagged longline vessels.  The product is frozen onboard.  The goal of the FIP is to help the fishery achieve certification by the Marine Stewardship Council with stepwise program improvements launched by Confremar.  Launched on August 21, 2017, the first actions in the FIP were for improved reporting of catch and effort reporting and support of conservation and management measures for incidental shark catches, beginning with support for a unified CMM.  In the first quarter of 2018 the FIP focused on shark survival after release from the gear and return to the ocean.  Then FIP priorities expanded in 2019 to include seabirds and turtles due to the adoption of two new conservation and management measures at the 15th regular WCPFC session (December 2018) for mitigating fishing impacts to seabirds (2018-03) and turtles (2018-04) as well as the failure to adopt a unified CMM for sharks.  Implementation of the specific gear and other mitigative steps in 2018-03 and 2018-04 is a new priority for the FIP.

Note: This FIP went inactive on March 31, 2020.

FIP Leads

Organization Name 
Confremar
Organization Type 
Industry
Primary Contact 
Eddie Corvalan
Email 
Eddie@tunaranch.com
Website Name 
Grupo Confremar
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.
7721

Overview

What is a Completed FIP?

Completed FIPs are those that have independent verification that they have achieved their environmental objectives and/or graduated to MSC full assessment or other program assessment. Completed FIPs no longer report on their environmental performance but may choose to voluntarily report on their social performance.

Date of Completion: Jun 2024

Explanation of Completion: FIP achieved MSC certification.

Completion Link

The fishery being assessed is the Pacific Tuna Longline Fishery targeting albacore (Thunnus alalunga), bigeye (Thunnus obesus) and yellowfin (Thunnus albacares) tuna across all regions of the Pacific Ocean.

The Pacific Tuna Longline Fishery aims to meet the rising global demand for tuna in a sustainable manner by assuring catches do not exceed sustainable levels, promoting the ecosystem based approach to fisheries management and strengthening policy and governance systems in the region.

Pacific Tuna Longline Fishery goals:

  • Sustainable Fish Stocks – To ensure tuna and other primary species catches across the Pacific Ocean do not exceed sustainable levels
  • Minimising Environmental Impacts – To promote the ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management
  • Effective Management – To strengthen governance systems in the WCPFC, IATTC and Pacific Tuna Longline fishery.

The fishery being assessed is the Pacific Tuna Longline Fishery targeting albacore (Thunnus alalunga), bigeye (Thunnus obesus) and yellowfin (Thunnus albacares) tuna across all regions of the Pacific Ocean.

The Pacific Tuna Longline Fishery aims to meet the rising global demand for tuna in a sustainable manner by assuring catches do not exceed sustainable levels, promoting the ecosystem based approach to fisheries management and strengthening policy and governance systems in the region.

FIP at a Glance

View current status
December 01, 2017
18% 29% 54%
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
Not yet available
Actions Complete

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  • Complete
  • Incomplete
Target End Date
Dec 2024
Additional Impacts:
TraceabilityEcosystemRoundtable

FIP Leads

Organization Name 
Key Traceability Ltd.
Organization Type 
Consultant
Primary Contact 
Tom Evans
Email 
t.evans@keytraceability.com
Phone 
+44 7505122728
Website Name 
Key Traceability
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.
7651

Overview

The Nachi Katsuura albacore tuna longline FIP is based out of Nachikatsuura, a town in the Wakayama prefecture of Japan, whose economy is strongly dependent on tuna fisheries. Declines in global tuna stocks have threatened community livelihoods, and thus the local tuna industry is interested in improving fishery sustainability and maintaining their reputation as the top nearshore fresh tuna landing port in Japan. Industry stakeholders agreed to initiate a FIP to improve sustainability performance.

FIPプロフィールレポート

The Nachi Katsuura albacore tuna longline FIP is based out of Nachikatsuura, a town in the Wakayama prefecture of Japan, whose economy is strongly dependent on tuna fisheries. Declines in global tuna stocks have threatened community livelihoods, and thus the local tuna industry is interested in improving fishery sustainability and maintaining their reputation as the top nearshore fresh tuna landing port in Japan. Industry stakeholders agreed to initiate a FIP to improve sustainability performance.

FIP Leads

Organization Name 
UMITO Partners Inc.
Organization Type 
NGO
Primary Contact 
Shunji Murakami
Email 
umito-fs@umitopartners.com
Website Name 
UMITO Partners Inc.
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.
7341

Overview

In April 2024, the FIP transitioned to a comprehensive FIP.

    In the last decade, the mahi-mahi annual catch has been around 11,000 metric tons in Taiwan. During the fishing season, one fishing vessel can catch more than one thousand kilograms of mahi-mahi a day. For local fishermen, mahi-mahi is a very important economic resource that ensures their livelihood. In order to conserve this important fish resource, the Hsin-Kang Fishermen Association, which is made up of stakeholders such as service wholesalers, processing plants, fish traders, and local fishermen have jointly initiated the Hsin-Kang mahi-mahi FIP. Since the FIP has commenced, three additional associations - the Su-Ao Fishermen Association and the Tung-Kang Fishermen Association, all of which also have mahi-mahi fisheries - have joined the Hsin-Kang mahi-mahi FIP. They have agreed to comply with the Hsin-Kang mahi-mahi FIP's requirements.

     

    The fishery being assessed is the Pacific Ocean LL mahi mahi FIP (Hsin-Kang.) fishery. The fishery targets mahi mahi (Coryphaena hippurus). The 186 pelagic longline vessels are flagged to Taiwan and fish on the high seas of the WCPO and in the national Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of Taiwan. The fishery is managed regionally by the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (WCPO).

    In April 2024, the FIP transitioned to a comprehensive FIP.

    FIP at a Glance

    View current status
    June 01, 2015
    29% 29% 43%
    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

    This pie chart represents completed environmental actions. Non-completed environmental actions may contain completed sub-tasks that are not illustrated here. For more information on environmental action progress visit the Actions Progress tab.
    • 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.
    Jul 2025
    Target End Date
    Mar 2029

    FIP Leads

    Organization Name 
    Overseas Fisheries Development Council of the Republic of China
    Organization Type 
    NGO
    Primary Contact 
    Chia-Ti, LI
    Email 
    jodie@ofdc.org.tw
    Phone 
    886-2-2368-0889 ext.156
    Website Name 
    Overseas Fisheries Development Council of the Republic of China
    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.
    3151

    Overview

    Note: This FIP went inactive on February 1, 2019.

    Mahi-mahi is a favorite for consumers due to its firm texture and mild taste.  This FIP is an investment in the artisanal longline fishery in Peru, which fishes the offshore population stock in the southeastern Pacific Ocean.  Mahi-mahi (Coryphaena hippurus, also known as Dorado and Perico) is a migratory and rapidly reproducing fish species found throughout the warmer waters of the world's oceans and around the 23°C isotherm in waters.  The stock is managed by the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) and the Peru fleet is governed by federal fishery rules, which includes a minimum landing size.  Using the MSC standard as a guide, the FIP will encourage robust catch reporting and more sustainable fishing practices.

    Note: This FIP went inactive on February 1, 2019.

    FIP Leads

    Organization Name 
    Confremar Group
    Organization Type 
    Industry
    Primary Contact 
    Eddie Corvalan
    Email 
    Tunaranch@yahoo.com
    Website Name 
    Confremar
    Organization Name 
    Sustainability Incubator
    Organization Type 
    Consultant
    Primary Contact 
    Katrina Nakamura
    Email 
    katrina@sustainability-incubator.com
    Website Name 
    Sustainability Incubator
    Organization Name 
    Pier Fish
    Organization Type 
    Industry
    Primary Contact 
    Scott Bode
    Email 
    scottb@pierfish.com
    Website Name 
    Pier Fish
    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.
    1511

    Overview

    Note: This FIP went inactive on August 1, 2019.

    The project supports efforts by the Hawaii Seafood Council and Hawaii longline fleet to improve the fishery for Hawaii pelagic seafood products.  An MSC pre-assessment of this fishery was completed in 2009, updated in 2013, redone in 2014 with peer review from WCPFC and WPRFMC scientists, updated in 2016, and redone in 2018.

    Current status:  The status of bigeye tuna in the Western and Central Pacific is neither overfished or with overfishing occurring. The Hawaii Seafood Council represents diverse fisheries stakeholders and the Hawaii Longline Association represents the fleet.

    Note: This FIP went inactive on August 1, 2019.

    The project supports efforts by the Hawaii Seafood Council and Hawaii longline fleet to improve the fishery for Hawaii pelagic seafood products.  An MSC pre-assessment of this fishery was completed in 2009, updated in 2013, redone in 2014 with peer review from WCPFC and WPRFMC scientists, updated in 2016, and redone in 2018.

    FIP Leads

    Organization Name 
    Hawaii Seafood Council
    Organization Type 
    Industry
    Primary Contact 
    Dr. John Kaneko
    Email 
    john@hawaii-seafood.org
    Website Name 
    Hawaii Seafood Council
    Organization Type 
    Consultant
    Organization Name 
    Hawaii Longline Association
    Organization Type 
    Industry
    Primary Contact 
    Eric Kingma
    Email 
    eric.k.kingma@gmail.com
    Website Name 
    Hawaii Longline Association
    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.
    1276

    Overview

    The Peruvian mahi-mahi fishery includes over 10,000 fishermen and is one of the country’s most important artisanal fisheries. Worldwide, Peru is known as the leading international mahi-mahi producer. A critical issue challenging this fishery is the lack of effective national and international management needed to address the highly migratory nature of mahi-mahi. The fishery also needs additional data on how fishing interacts with other species including endangered sea turtles and sharks. The active involvement of FIP stakeholders, such as IMARPE (Peruvian Institute of the Sea), and FIP Participants drives improvements against the Marine Stewardship Council standard.

    The Peruvian mahi-mahi fishery includes over 10,000 fishermen and is one of the country’s most important artisanal fisheries. Worldwide, Peru is known as the leading international mahi-mahi producer. A critical issue challenging this fishery is the lack of effective national and international management needed to address the highly migratory nature of mahi-mahi. The fishery also needs additional data on how fishing interacts with other species including endangered sea turtles and sharks.

    FIP at a Glance

    View current status
    November 01, 2013
    39% 32% 25% 4%
    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
    C Some Recent Progress
    Actions Complete

    This pie chart represents completed environmental actions. Non-completed environmental actions may contain completed sub-tasks that are not illustrated here. For more information on environmental action progress visit the Actions Progress tab.
    • 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.
    Mar 2025
    Target End Date
    Dec 2027
    Additional Impacts:
    TraceabilityIUURoundtable

    FIP Leads

    Organization Name 
    WWF-US
    Organization Type 
    NGO
    Primary Contact 
    Wendy Goyert
    Email 
    wendy.goyert@wwfus.org
    Phone 
    202-495-4331
    Website Name 
    WWF Seafood Sustainability
    Organization Name 
    WWF Peru
    Organization Type 
    NGO
    Primary Contact 
    Gilary Morales Tejeda
    Email 
    gilary.morales@wwfperu.org
    Website Name 
    WWF Peru
    Organization Name 
    Peru Mahi Alliance
    Organization Type 
    Industry
    Primary Contact 
    Francisco Vía
    Email 
    fvia@seafrost.com.pe
    Website Name 
    Peru Mahi Alliance
    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.
    663

    Overview

    What is a Completed FIP?

    Completed FIPs are those that have independent verification that they have achieved their environmental objectives and/or graduated to MSC full assessment or other program assessment. Completed FIPs no longer report on their environmental performance but may choose to voluntarily report on their social performance.

    Explanation of Completion: The fishery achieved MSC certification.

    Completion Link

    Since 2013, Anova USA/ Fishing & Living has been involved in the Cook Islands Fishery Improvement Project for the Cook Islands pelagic longline fishery, as a co-operating partner with Luen Thai Fishing Venture. The FIP covers all vessels that are participating in the Cook Islands longline fishery that are targeting western and central Pacific yellowfin tuna. The FIP covers all yellowfin tuna caught both within the Cook Islands Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and on the adjacent high seas. Vessels in this fishery primarily fish within the Cook Islands EEZ and about 5% of fishing effort occurs on the high seas adjacent to the Cook Islands EEZ. Participants of this FIP currently include the Ministry of Marine Resources of the Cook Islands (MMR), Luen Thai Fishing Ventures and Anova USA/ Fishing & Living.

    Since 2013, Anova USA/ Fishing & Living has been involved in the Cook Islands Fishery Improvement Project for the Cook Islands pelagic longline fishery, as a co-operating partner with Luen Thai Fishing Venture. The FIP covers all vessels that are participating in the Cook Islands longline fishery that are targeting western and central Pacific yellowfin tuna. The FIP covers all yellowfin tuna caught both within the Cook Islands Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and on the adjacent high seas.

    FIP at a Glance

    View current status
    July 01, 2013
    11% 32% 57%
    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
    Not yet available
    Actions Complete

    This pie chart represents completed environmental actions. Non-completed environmental actions may contain completed sub-tasks that are not illustrated here. For more information on environmental action progress visit the Actions Progress tab.
    • Complete
    • Incomplete
    Target End Date
    Jul 2018

    FIP Leads

    Organization Name 
    Anova Food USA/Fishing & Living program
    Primary Contact 
    Helen Packer
    Email 
    helen.packer@anovafoodusa.com
    Website Name 
    Fishing & Living
    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.
    200

    Overview

    Note: This FIP went inactive on December 11, 2019.

    The Indian Ocean longline tuna FIP was initiated by Sustainable Fisheries Partnership, who conducted two informal Indonesia tuna roundtable meetings in April 2010 and September 2011. Both meetings were attended by the Indonesian longline fishing industries, the Indonesian Tuna Longline Association, the Indonesian Tuna Association and staff from the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries.

    Until 2015, there were 28 longline vessels participating in this FIP. And currently, there are only 10 vessels in this FIP, as a result the moratorium on operations by foreign manufactured fishing vessels. 

    In September 2019, this FIP has merged to the Indonesia Indian Ocean and Western Central Pacific Ocean tuna Longline.

    Note: This FIP went inactive on December 11, 2019.

    The Indian Ocean longline tuna FIP was initiated by Sustainable Fisheries Partnership, who conducted two informal Indonesia tuna roundtable meetings in April 2010 and September 2011. Both meetings were attended by the Indonesian longline fishing industries, the Indonesian Tuna Longline Association, the Indonesian Tuna Association and staff from the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries.

    FIP Leads

    Organization Name 
    PT. Intimas Surya
    Organization Type 
    Industry
    Primary Contact 
    Mr. Ivan Hans Jorgih (Amin)
    Email 
    jorgih@indo.net.id
    Phone 
    +62811386289
    Website Name 
    Fisheries Improvement Indonesia
    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.
    142

    Overview

    What is a Completed FIP?

    Completed FIPs are those that have independent verification that they have achieved their environmental objectives and/or graduated to MSC full assessment or other program assessment. Completed FIPs no longer report on their environmental performance but may choose to voluntarily report on their social performance.

    Date of Completion: Jul 2019

    Explanation of Completion: FIP achieved MSC certification for both units of assessment in 2019.

    Completion Link

    The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) longline tuna FIP was launched in 2012. The FIP entered "stage 2" in January 2016. The fishery achieved MSC certification for WCPO yellowfin tuna in 2018, and is currently under MSC full assessment for WCPO bigeye tuna. The locally-based pelagic longline fishery that operates in the FSM's Exclusive Economic Zone targets bigeye and yellowfin tunas and incidentally catches various additional market species. There are about 50 active vessels in the fishery. The project, designed to meet all elements of a comprehensive FIP as defined by the Conservation Alliance for Seafood Solutions, has an overarching aim of addressing all deficiencies identified in an MSC pre-assessment so that the fishery will pass an assessment against the MSC standard. Key improvements needed include putting in place elements of robust harvest strategies for the two stocks of the principal market species; augmenting the institutional capacity to achieve the prescribed minimum observer coverage rate to meet scientific objectives of monitoring; and augmenting the management system for stocks and populations of vulnerable secondary species, including endangered, threatened and protected species. 

    FIPプロフィールレポート

    The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) longline tuna FIP was launched in 2012. The FIP entered "stage 2" in January 2016. The fishery achieved MSC certification for WCPO yellowfin tuna in 2018, and is currently under MSC full assessment for WCPO bigeye tuna. The locally-based pelagic longline fishery that operates in the FSM's Exclusive Economic Zone targets bigeye and yellowfin tunas and incidentally catches various additional market species. There are about 50 active vessels in the fishery.

    FIP at a Glance

    View current status
    January 01, 2016
    14% 32% 54%
    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
    Not yet available
    Actions Complete

    This pie chart represents completed environmental actions. Non-completed environmental actions may contain completed sub-tasks that are not illustrated here. For more information on environmental action progress visit the Actions Progress tab.
    • Complete
    • Incomplete
    Target End Date
    Jan 2020
    Additional Impacts:
    Traceability

    FIP Leads

    Organization Name 
    Lead: Luen Thai Fishing Venture
    Organization Type 
    Industry
    Primary Contact 
    Eric Gilman FIP Coordinator
    Email 
    EGilman@utas.edu.au
    Website Name 
    FSM longline tuna FIP
    Organization Name 
    Co-lead: FSM National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA)
    Organization Type 
    Other
    Primary Contact 
    Bradley Phillip
    Email 
    bradley.philip@norma.fm
    Website Name 
    National Oceanic Resource Management Authority
    Organization Name 
    Co-lead: Anova Foods USA
    Organization Type 
    Industry
    Primary Contact 
    Helen Packer
    Email 
    helen.packer@anovafoodusa.com
    Website Name 
    Fishing & Living
    Organization Name 
    Co-lead: Norpac Fisheries Export
    Organization Type 
    Industry
    Primary Contact 
    Tom Kraft
    Email 
    thomaskraft@mac.com
    Website Name 
    Norpac
    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.
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