rooster59 Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Fisheries Dept: bright future in local fisheries Na-ark Rojanasuvan BANGKOK - Thailand’s Fisheries Department expects a bright future in the local fisheries industry after the European Commission took Thailand off its group of "warned countries" in recognition of its “progress” in tackling illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. According to Director-General of Fisheries Department Dr. Adisorn Promthep, the EU’s move will significantly improve the confidence of importers. He said the recognition also reflects the Thai government’s determination to stamp out problems and create stability in the fishing sector through various means, including amending related laws and adjusting the management system of the fisheries industry. He clarified that the latter also replenishes maritime resources and provides opportunities to local fishermen. The director-general indicated that his department and the concerned agencies will continue to impose strict regulations to maintain the quality of the sector. Dr. Adisorn is confident the increased maritime resources available since the enforcment of strict regulations will improve the productivity of each fishing vessel. He added that the streamlined processes of related agencies will accelerate documentation. The Fisheries Department Director-General also mentioned the establishment of the Thai Fisheries Development Fund to oversee fishing related legal cases. The fund will also provide compensation to those affected by such legal cases. The matter will soon be proposed to the Cabinet. NNT: 2019-01-19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPCustom69 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Did they forget the over fishing problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Bright future for some but not so bright for the fish. Make the mesh smaller, we'll catch more. Fish were there yesterday, they'll be there tomorrow. Stay out at sea longer, use more fuel, put the prices up because the cost is higher and the fish are smaller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalfLight Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Sorry for the bucket of cold water, but there are persistent rumours emerging from the fisheries industry of there being more to this surprising turnaround from EU than meets the eye. Sweeteners - not bribes but sweeteners to get them over the last few hurdles... do honeytraps in very expensive hotels count as sweeteners? Words to the wise... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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