Purse Seine

Overview

What is a Prospective FIP?
Prospective FIPs intend to meet the requirements for active FIPs within one year. These projects are posted on FisheryProgress to help users identify opportunities to support developing FIPs and prevent the start of duplicate FIPs. Prospective FIPs are not yet demonstrating progress toward sustainability.

Grupomar is a cluster of Mexican companies that includes tuna fishing and marketing companies, such as Maratún, Martuna, Marfrigo, Marindustrias, Suarcrem, and Coproco, among others. Grupomar holds prestigious national and international certifications, with over 37 years of experience; and employs good sustainable fishing practices, respecting closed seasons, avoiding overexploitation of species, protecting the marine ecosystem and by-catch wildlife, and complying with the on-board observer program. This approach seeks to guarantee the health of natural resources and ensure responsible operations that benefit everyone involved in the supply chain. In 2019, Grupomar became the first business stakeholder in the tuna sector in Mexico to voluntarily join the Global Compact Mexico and the UN 2030 Agenda, establishing its Blue Agenda strategy, which seeks to contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.

As part of its sustainability commitment, Grupomar will initiate a comprehensive FIP to continue managing the fishery according to the MSC standards and comply with the FisheryProgress Human Rights and Social Responsibility Policy (HRSRP). The purpose of implementing the FIP is to have environmental sustainability and social responsibility safeguards for its partners, customers, and employees. This will also allow it to sustain its commitments as a business cluster: to improve the nutrition of Mexicans; to provide healthy products and with high nutritional value; to guarantee the future of the oceans and reduce environmental impact; to protect the marine environment and ensure that its products and fishing processes meet the requirements of international organizations with high quality standards; to improve the families livelihoods by combating the economic inequalities and gaps that limit opportunities with decent wages for all its employees; to eradicate gender disparities; and to promote a circular economy and responsible consumption.

This is part of its work philosophy, geared toward being leaders in fishing activities, having the most efficient fleet per ton hauled through competent and certified crews, complying with national and international regulations on sustainability and environmental conservation, optimizing operating costs.

Grupomar is a cluster of Mexican companies that includes tuna fishing and marketing companies, such as Maratún, Martuna, Marfrigo, Marindustrias, Suarcrem, and Coproco, among others. Grupomar holds prestigious national and international certifications, with over 37 years of experience; and employs good sustainable fishing practices, respecting closed seasons, avoiding overexploitation of species, protecting the marine ecosystem and by-catch wildlife, and complying with the on-board observer program.

FIP Leads

Organization Name 
Grupomar
Organization Type 
Industry
Primary Contact 
Javier Díaz López
Email 
sostenibilidadpesquera@grupomar.mx
Website Name 
Grupomar
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.
26546

Overview

The fishing companies Pesquera Finisterre, AldanPacific Ecuador, Pesquera Doña Rouge, and Belouve, Ecuadorian tuna suppliers based in Manta, Ecuador, operate 5 purse seine vessels.

"CLASS 6" Vessels:

- BP DOÑA ROGE (IATTC #: 3139)
- BP RIA DE ALDAN (IATTC #: 19006)
- BP BELLE RIVE (IATTC #: 19057)
- BP BELLE ISLE (IATTC #: 19059)
- BP BELOUVE (IATTC #: 19066)The tuna fishing for this FIP takes place within the Exclusive Economic Zones of Ecuador, Peru, and Colombia, as well as in international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean. These operations contribute as a source of food, generate both direct and indirect employment, support the export trade balance, and provide economic support at both the regional and national levels.

The target species for capture are:

- Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares),
- Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis), and
- Bigeye tuna (T. obesus).

Some associated species include black skipjack (Eutynnus lineatus), mahi-mahi, wahoo, and bonito (Sarda spp.).

The fishery has faced various challenges since its inception, primarily in three areas: overexploitation of the resource, overcapitalization, and social conflicts. The fishery is managed through a scientific plan and the fishery management resolutions of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC), in which governments, companies, fishers, crew members, processors, and NGOs actively participate. The fishery is conducted in a safe, inclusive, and economically viable manner, following a sustainable resource model, adhering to international regulatory standards, with coordinated stakeholders, well-advised fishers who enjoy quality of life and economic development, using optimal infrastructure and wide, diverse distribution channels that offer high-quality, value-added products meeting market demands.

The fishing companies Pesquera Finisterre, AldanPacific Ecuador, Pesquera Doña Rouge, and Belouve, Ecuadorian tuna suppliers based in Manta, Ecuador, operate 5 purse seine vessels.

"CLASS 6" Vessels:

FIP at a Glance

View current status
January 01, 2025
25% 75%
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
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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.
Sep 2025
Target End Date
Jan 2029

FIP Leads

Organization Name 
SUSTtuna - SUSTtainableTUNAfishing FIP
Organization Type 
Other
Primary Contact 
Guillermo Moran Velasquez
Email 
gamv6731@gmail.com
Website Name 
SUSTainableTUNAfishing
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.
26156

Overview

What is a Prospective FIP?
Prospective FIPs intend to meet the requirements for active FIPs within one year. These projects are posted on FisheryProgress to help users identify opportunities to support developing FIPs and prevent the start of duplicate FIPs. Prospective FIPs are not yet demonstrating progress toward sustainability.

The Prospective Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) focuses on commercial purse seine fisheries in Aceh Province, Indonesia. Approximately 200 vessels operate in the Unit of Assessment (UoA), with 40 vessels already committed to the FIP's early development stage through partnerships with local companies.

The project aims to improve fisheries management and enhance environmental and social sustainability, ultimately achieving Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification. Target species include skipjack and yellowfin tuna in Indian Ocean. The MSC pre-assessment is currently ongoing, with the goal of completing Fisheryprogress Stage 2 within one year.

The Aceh Province offers a unique context for this FIP. Having recovered from the devastating 2006 tsunami, the region boasts strong customary law, represented by Panglima Laot, which designates "no fishing" days. Additionally, the province's special autonomy grants local authority over vessels up to 60 GT, differing from other provinces.

The tuna supply chain involves landing and storage in Aceh, with some processing and exporting activities taking place in North Sumatera (Medan). 

The Prospective Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) focuses on commercial purse seine fisheries in Aceh Province, Indonesia. Approximately 200 vessels operate in the Unit of Assessment (UoA), with 40 vessels already committed to the FIP's early development stage through partnerships with local companies.

FIP Leads

Organization Name 
PT. Medan Tropical Canning & Frozen Industries
Organization Type 
Industry
Primary Contact 
Wardi
Email 
wardi.mfin@gmail.com
Phone 
+62616850038
Website Name 
Vinisi 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.
25893

Overview

The Lemuru Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) is a sustainability initiative focused on the responsible management of the lemuru fishery in the Bali Strait. Initiated by the Local Fishery Government (DKP) Province of East Java, this project involves collaboration with multiple stakeholders and is now spearheaded by two Muncar-based companies, PT. Sumber Yala Samudra and PT. Sarana Tani Pratama.

The improvement project aims to promote responsible fishing practices using purse seine and gill net gear types in the Bali Strait (Selat Bali), focusing on the Lemuru stock within Indonesia's Fishery Management Area (FMA) 573. These two gear types are the primary methods used by local fishers to target Lemuru—purse seines are commonly operated by larger vessels in coordinated fleets (pairs), enabling efficient capture of schooling fish, while gill nets are more widely used by smaller-scale, artisanal fishers due to their simplicity and lower operational cost. In local terms, purse seines operated in pairs are also called 'husband and wife' because they cannot operate as a single unit.

The project supports efforts to improve catch selectivity, reduce bycatch, and manage fishing capacity to ensure the long-term health of Lemuru stocks. It also seeks to align with broader environmental sustainability objectives while strengthening the economic resilience of coastal fishing communities and promoting sustainable business practices throughout the value chain. Ultimately, the project aims to balance ecological conservation with the socio-economic needs of those who depend on the fishery.

 

The Lemuru Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) is a sustainability initiative focused on the responsible management of the lemuru fishery in the Bali Strait. Initiated by the Local Fishery Government (DKP) Province of East Java, this project involves collaboration with multiple stakeholders and is now spearheaded by two Muncar-based companies, PT. Sumber Yala Samudra and PT. Sarana Tani Pratama.

FIP at a Glance

View current status
October 01, 2024
25% 61% 14%
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
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.
Oct 2025
Target End Date
Sep 2029

FIP Leads

Organization Name 
Independent Consultant
Organization Type 
Consultant
Primary Contact 
Heri
Email 
heri.heri.0780@gmail.com
Phone 
08129545598
Website Name 
Kolektif
Organization Name 
DKP East Java Province
Organization Type 
Other
Primary Contact 
Titin Lutfiana
Email 
diskanla@jatimprov.go.id
Website Name 
DKP Jawa Timur
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.
25717

Overview

What is a Prospective FIP?
Prospective FIPs intend to meet the requirements for active FIPs within one year. These projects are posted on FisheryProgress to help users identify opportunities to support developing FIPs and prevent the start of duplicate FIPs. Prospective FIPs are not yet demonstrating progress toward sustainability.

Baja Aqua-Farms (BAF) is looking to initiate a Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) for the Pacific Bluefin Tuna fishery carried along the Pacific waters off Baja California Peninsula, Mexico. The company operates purse seine vessels in Mexican territorial waters. Since Pacific bluefin tuna is a highly migratory species, the fishery is managed under international frameworks established by the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) and the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC). In the past, the fishery was overexploited, but recent efforts have led to the recovery of the stock and declassification as an overfished stock. However, the current sustainability of the fishery still has work to do so its biomass reaches the BMSY.

 

The FIP aims to align the fishery with Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standard and eventually achieve the certification through a stepwise improvement program led by BAF, as well as to comply with FisheryProgress’ Human Rights and Social Responsibility Policy (HRSRP). As a first step, the company aims to conduct a pre-assessment (PA) of the fishery against the MSC standard in 2025 to identify gaps and areas for improvement. This analysis will be essential for developing a detailed environmental workplan and engaging key stakeholders to support a comprehensive FIP implementation. Moreover, the FIP will address the requirements of the HRSRP to demonstrate BAF’s commitment to a socially responsible fishery.

 

Baja Aqua-Farms is a PBFT ranching company, and through this FIP, it seeks to strengthen its commitment to the gold fisheries sustainability standard, promote the best fishery management practices throughout the fishery, and allow an external review of its sustainability performance. Furthermore, the company is looking to certify the wild catch fishery phase of its operation to ensure all its customers that 100% of the tuna that is harvested to be used in its farm is sourced from a sustainable fishery.

Baja Aqua-Farms (BAF) is looking to initiate a Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) for the Pacific Bluefin Tuna fishery carried along the Pacific waters off Baja California Peninsula, Mexico. The company operates purse seine vessels in Mexican territorial waters. Since Pacific bluefin tuna is a highly migratory species, the fishery is managed under international frameworks established by the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) and the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC).

FIP Leads

Organization Name 
Baja Aqua-Farms
Organization Type 
Industry
Primary Contact 
Rodrigo Armada Tapia
Email 
rodrigo.armada@bajaaquafarms.mx
Website Name 
BajaAquaFarms
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.
25529

Overview

PT. Aneka Tuna, in collaboration with its suppliers (PT. Gabungan Era Mandiri, PT. Hasil Melimpah, PT. Karya Mandiri Citramina, and PT. Tuna Indonesia Mandiri), initiated the Purse Seine Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) in the Indian Ocean. These companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote sustainable practices. Recognizing the importance of sustainability, they aim to ensure that the raw materials they harvest or procure are sourced responsibly to support long-term business viability and environmental stewardship. The UoAs are Indonesian FMA 572 and 573, targeting stock of skipjack, yellowfin, and bigeye tuna in the Indian Ocean, using purse seine gear. 

PT. Aneka Tuna, in collaboration with its suppliers (PT. Gabungan Era Mandiri, PT. Hasil Melimpah, PT. Karya Mandiri Citramina, and PT. Tuna Indonesia Mandiri), initiated the Purse Seine Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) in the Indian Ocean. These companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote sustainable practices. Recognizing the importance of sustainability, they aim to ensure that the raw materials they harvest or procure are sourced responsibly to support long-term business viability and environmental stewardship.

FIP at a Glance

View current status
October 01, 2024
54% 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
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Actions Complete

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May 2025
Target End Date
Sep 2029

FIP Leads

Organization Name 
PT Aneka Tuna Indonesia
Organization Type 
Industry
Primary Contact 
Briando
Email 
briando@ati.id
Phone 
+62 812-9807-6542
Website Name 
Aneka Tuna Indonesia
Organization Name 
Independent Consultant
Organization Type 
Consultant
Primary Contact 
Heri
Email 
heri.heri.0780@gmail.com
Phone 
08129545598
Website Name 
Aneka Tuna 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.
24611

Overview

This FIP belongs to the newly formed Indonesian Purse Seine Association (APSI - Asosiasi Purse Seine Indonesia). This FIP operated in Indonesia FMA 715 and 716, part of the WCPO stock. 

Indonesia Purse Seine tuna fishery is one of the fisheries that need to start the improvement programs as other tuna fishing gears already implement their FIPs in the national scale. Although it starts in 715 and 716 in the beginning, the association also aiming to have the FIP implemented in other areas across the country so it can become nationwide FIP in the future, hence the improvement will be more impactful and benefiting all participants and stakeholders in the fishery.

The association established in early 2023 with Vision: "The Indonesian Purse Seine industry is advanced, competitive, and sustainable. The fisheries governance for Purse Seine gear is strengthened and a conductive business climate supports sustainable Purse Seine industry operations.

The vision then being ellaborate into three missions as follow:

1. Build and strengthen relationships between stakeholders in Purse Seine Fisheries and lead the development of sustainable and fair policies together with but not exclusive to association members, the Indonesian government, as well as Non- Government Organisations.

 2. Increase the capacity of the association and its members to actively contribute to data collection and compliance with fishing regulations in order to strengthen sustainable fisheries management in
Indonesia.

3. Elevate the competitiveness of the Indonesian Purse Seine sector by being a national and international proactive leader for driving forward, promoting, and marketing responsible Purse Seine fishing and products.

 

This FIP belongs to the newly formed Indonesian Purse Seine Association (APSI - Asosiasi Purse Seine Indonesia). This FIP operated in Indonesia FMA 715 and 716, part of the WCPO stock. 

FIP at a Glance

View current status
November 01, 2023
43% 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
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.
Apr 2025
Target End Date
Nov 2028

FIP Leads

Organization Name 
Asosiasi Purse Seine Indonesia
Organization Type 
Industry
Primary Contact 
Achmad Ghadzali
Email 
ghadzali@multiparfisheries.co.id
Website Name 
Asosiasi Purse Seine Indonesia
Organization Name 
independent consultant
Organization Type 
Consultant
Primary Contact 
Sven Blankenhorn
Email 
sven.blankenhorn@live.com
Phone 
+62 8152522251
Website Name 
Asosiasi Purse Seine 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.
22552

Overview

The Chile Central-South Araucanian herring/common sardine and anchoveta fishery targets common sardine and anchovy in Regions V-X using purse seines. This is one of the most important fisheries in Chile, providing jobs for over 100,000 people and fishmeal for farmed salmon globally.  Key issues challenging this fishery include implementing an ecosystem-based approach to management as these are low trophic level species, assessing and mitigating bycatch, and reducing risk of IUU fishing. 

The Chile Central-South Araucanian herring/common sardine and anchoveta fishery targets common sardine and anchovy in Regions V-X using purse seines. This is one of the most important fisheries in Chile, providing jobs for over 100,000 people and fishmeal for farmed salmon globally.  Key issues challenging this fishery include implementing an ecosystem-based approach to management as these are low trophic level species, assessing and mitigating bycatch, and reducing risk of IUU fishing. 

FIP at a Glance

View current status
March 01, 2024
14% 54% 32%
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.
Sep 2025
Target End Date
Mar 2029
Additional Impacts:
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FIP Leads

Organization Name 
WWF Chile
Organization Type 
NGO
Primary Contact 
Camila Perez Rodriguez
Email 
camila.perez@wwf.cl
Website Name 
WWF Chile
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.
22334

Overview

The Eastern Atlantic tropical tuna French purse seine fishery improvement project targets Atlantic Ocean bigeye (Thunnus obesus), eastern Atlantic Ocean skipjack (Katsuwonus pelamis), and Atlantic Ocean yellowfin tuna (T. albacares) stocks on the Atlantic Ocean high seas and the Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) of Mauritania, Cape Verde, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Republic of Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Sao Tome, Gabon, and Angola.

The fishery sets on both free-school tuna or schools associated with floating objects (FOBs) either naturally occurring such as logs or artificial drifting fish aggregation devices (FADs). All vessels in the fishery are flagged to the European Union (EU) – France and are owned by the French fishing companies Compagnie Française du Thon Océanique (CFTO) and Via Océan. The vessels land in a number of places on the west coast of Africa: Ivory Coast (Abidjan), Tema (Ghana), Dakar (Senegal) and Mindelo (Cape Verde). The fishery is managed regionally by the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) and the EU’s Common Fisheries Policy. The fishing companies’ and Orthongel have further management measures in place and coastal states management measures also apply depending on where the vessels are operating.

The fishery achieved MSC certification in March 2024 for Atlantic yellowfin and eastern Atlantic skipjack tuna. This FIP will run concurrently with the MSC full assessment to primarily work on improving the necessary MSC Performance Indicators (PIs) for Atlantic bigeye tuna and address any conditions arising as a result of the MSC assessment process.

 

This FIP was previously part of the Eastern Atlantic Ocean tuna - purse seine FIP. The FIP began in 2018 with purse seine vessels flagged to France, Spain, and Ghana. Fleets in this project operate and are managed differently and have therefore progressed differently as they work towards achieving MSC fisheries certification. To that end, the FIP Participants made the decision to divide into their disparate elements so they may target fleet-specific issues and progress at rates appropriate to the individual fleets. Previous actions, updates and progress can be accessed here.

The Eastern Atlantic tropical tuna French purse seine fishery improvement project targets Atlantic Ocean bigeye (Thunnus obesus), eastern Atlantic Ocean skipjack (Katsuwonus pelamis), and Atlantic Ocean yellowfin tuna (T. albacares) stocks on the Atlantic Ocean high seas and the Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) of Mauritania, Cape Verde, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Republic of Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Sao Tome, Gabon, and Angola.

FIP Leads

Organization Name 
Key Traceability Ltd.
Organization Type 
Consultant
Primary Contact 
Becky Caton
Email 
b.caton@keytraceability.com
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.
19723

Overview

AGAC has recently assessed its tropical tuna fishery against the MSC Fisheries Standard - it resulted in the certification of the skipjack tuna stock, which was one of the three Units of Assessment (for more information on this process, click here).

With its Indian Ocean yellowfin & bigeye tuna – purse seine FIP, the goal is to contribute to the improvement of yellowfin and bigeye tuna stock status in the Indian Ocean, as these stocks did not meet the MSC requirements in the aforementioned assessment. For that, the work here will focus only on the PIs that did not meet SG80 (mainly the ones that might not be fully tackled by the MSC Certification's Client Action Plan, more specifically to resolve the non-binding conditions that were set) and on the recommendations made by the CAB.

This FIP was developed exclusively by AGAC.

(NB: AGAC = Asociación de Grandes Atuneros Congeladores = Association of Large Tuna Freezers; please note that the denomination OPAGAC [Organización de Productores de Grandes Atuneros Congeladores] is contained in AGAC and refers to vessels flagged in the EU. While the name "OPAGAC" is more widely known, it is AGAC that integrates all the vessels in the association)

AGAC has recently assessed its tropical tuna fishery against the MSC Fisheries Standard - it resulted in the certification of the skipjack tuna stock, which was one of the three Units of Assessment (for more information on this process, click here).

FIP Leads

Organization Name 
AGAC - Asociación de Grandes Atuneros Congeladores
Organization Type 
Industry
Primary Contact 
Isadora Moniz
Email 
fip@opagac.org
Website Name 
www.opagac.org
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.
18976

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