Accepted FIPs under the MarinTrust Improver Programme

SFP FIP Rating:  ?

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Objectives

1. Decision making process on fishery management is transparent, inclusive and participatory
2. Fishery data, species, habitats and environmental information is collected, published and publicly available.
3. Stock assessments of relevant species to the fishery are conducted on regular bases, following scientific methodology and their results are published and publicly available.
4. Conservations and Management Measures (CMMs) are adopted by fishery managers accordingly to the stock assessments outcomes and recommendations.
5. Fishery interactions with ETP are registered by concerned fleets and managers adopt CMMs accordingly.

FIP Coordinator

Name: Jimmy Anastacio-Solis

Organisation: Cámara Nacional de Pesquería (CNP)

Email: [email protected] 

Phone: (593) 99 421 8943

IP Accepted Factories: 10 (Acceptance documents)

• Fortidex SA
• Negocios Industriales Real NIRSA SA
• EXU SA
• Productos Pesqueros SA Produpes
• Pesquera Herco SA
• Empresa Pesquera Polar SA
• Dimolfin S.A.
• Rosmei S.A.
• Seimar S.A.
• Ecuafeed S.A.
• URISA S.A

Participants: 

Exu SA, Seimar SA, Dimolfin SA, Cargill Ecuador, Riveto SA, Rosmei SA, Inharipac SA, Galdecun SA, Ecuafeed SA, Borsea, Tadel, Multiproyectos S.A., Urisa, Promarvi, Likefish, Skretting, Vitapro, Biomar

Visit the FIP website for more details.

Chain of Custody: No

SFP FIP Rating: ?

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Description

Established in June 2020, NAPA is a market-led approach working to improve North Atlantic pelagic fisheries management. It was formed in response to the continuing dispute over pelagic fishery quota allocations in the North East Atlantic. Over time, this dispute has resulted in annual catches well in excess of the advised level for three commercially important species: North East Atlantic mackerel, Atlanto-scandian (Norwegian Spring Spawning) herring, and North East Atlantic blue whiting.

NAPA aims to drive sustainability in these fisheries by securing an agreement on total allowable catches (TACs) in line with scientific advice, as well as long-term science-based fisheries management strategies. The group intends to tackle these issues through the establishment of a Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) for mackerel and herring, and a MarinTrust FIP for blue whiting. The FIPs both serve to drive political will while holding key actors and decision-makers to account.

Last updated: 24th September 2024

North East Atlantic Blue Whiting Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) extended by two years onto the MarinTrust Improver Programme

Following a robust publicly available process, the North East Atlantic Blue Whiting Fishery Improvement Project (FIP), which started in 2021, has been extended by two years onto the MarinTrust Improver Programme. This results from an application submitted by the North Atlantic Pelagic Advocacy (NAPA) group, which acts as the FIP coordinator.

This application was peer reviewed by a third party Certification Body fishery assessor and then thoroughly examined by MarinTrust’s Improver Programme Application Committee (IPAC) in a meeting held on the 24th September 2024. The IPAC is an objective‐based multi‐stakeholder group, representative of fishery science, fishmeal manufacturing, the food supply chain and environment. 

This extension has been granted on the condition that the FIP continues to comply with all progress reporting requirements of the MarinTrust Improver Programme (semi-annual). This decision was made in alignment with the  MarinTrust Improver Programme procedures and, with the understanding of the longer-term history and specific context.

The aim of the ongoing work within the NAPA group is to continue building a comprehensive engagement strategy with key decision-makers: industry representatives, marine ingredient companies, relevant Government representation, fisher representatives and, potentially, national or international NGOs.

Coordinator

Name: Aoife Martin

Organisation: North Atlantic Pelagic Advocacy Group (NAPA)

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +44(0) 0131 380 4554

Participants: (MOU documents)

• Original MOU document

IP Accepted Factories: 25 (Acceptance documents)

Denmark

• FF Skagen A/S
• TripleNine Thyborøn A/S

Faroe Islands

• P/F Havsbrun
• Faroe Marine Products

Iceland

• Brim hf: Brim hf Akranes, Brim hf Vopnafjordur
• Eskja h.f
• Isfelag Vestmannaeyja hf.: Isfelag Vestmannaeyja hf - Parshofn, Isfelag Vestmannaeyja hf.
• Loðnuvinnslan hf.
• Sildarvinnslan hf.: Sildarvinnslan hf - Nesjaupstadur, Sildarvinnslan hf - Seydisfjordur
• Skinney-Thinganes hf.
• Vinnslustöðin hf

Ireland

• Bio-Marine Ingredients Ireland Ltd
• Pelagia Killybegs

Norway

• Pelagia AS: Pelagia Karmsund Protein A/S Pelagia AS Målöy, Pelagia AS Egersund, Pelagia AS Karmsund, Pelagia Bodø
• Prima Protein AS
• TripleNine Vedde AS

United Kingdom

• Pelagia Aberdeen
• Lunar FPR Ltd

Chain of Custody: No

SFP FIP Rating: ?

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Description

M/s Omega Fishmeal & Oil Pvt. Ltd Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India started the “Fishery Improvement Project” (FIP) for Indian oil sardine along the coastal waters of Maharashtra, & Goa in 2017 and are the project coordinator of this FIP. The project’s main focus is to improve fisheries management and governance together with environmental responsibility and transparent traceability of fishery products throughout the supply chain.

This is the first FIP in India that applies to the latest version of MarinTrust Standard, which is an internationally accepted standard designed specifically for marine ingredient producers sourcing from responsible fisheries according to UN FAO requirements. This FIP will ensure the effective management of sardine resources for the development of fisheries for maximum sustainability.

The Fishery Improvement Program (FIP) is a joint effort of the Government agencies and the private parties involved in the fisheries sector. The private fishermen’s associations include Ratnadurga Macchimar Society, Ratnagiri, Adarsh Macchimar Society, Ratnagiri, ,Vasco Fishing Boat Owners Marketing Co-operative Society Ltd, Goa and  Zuari Marketing Fisheries Co-operative Society Ltd, Goa, The Govt, agencies involved in the  FIP are  Directorate of Fisheries, Goa, Department of Fisheries, Ratnagiri, College of Fisheries, Ratnagiri, Central Marine Fisheries research Institute (CMFRI), Kochi, Central Institute of fisheries Technology (CIFT) Kochi, & The Marine Products Export Development Authority, (MPEDA)

The main goals of FIP are:

1. Fishery products must come from responsible fisheries sources and can be traceable throughout the supply chain.
2. Supply chain must be transparent. Related information shall be clearly communicated among international buyers and all stakeholders.
3. The implementation of effective fisheries management that prevent, deter and eliminate IUU fishing and overfishing as well as the protection of the wider marine ecosystem.
4. The development of a credible monitoring and traceability system that reduces IUU fishing and protects those that respect the rules.

Coordinator

Name: Amol Patil

Organisation: Omega Fishmeal and Oil Pvt Ltd

Email: [email protected]

Participants: (MOU documents)

• Original MOU document

IP Accepted Factories: 2 (Acceptance documents)

• Omega Fishmeal and Oil Pvt Ltd
• TJ Marine Products PVT Ltd

Chain of Custody: No

SFP FIP Rating:  ?

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Description

The Mauritania small pelagics FIP has focused on working with scientists to improve data collection on the fishery, landings and stocks, in order to improve our knowledge of stock status and hence enable management to make informed, sustainable decisions. To this end, we have supported data collection on board, at landing sites and in our participating factories. We have also contributed to the fishery management plan, which is in the process of review and revision, emphasising the importance of science and sustainability. In the immediate future, we are planning to continue this work, but also turn our focus towards understanding bycatch and the ecosystem more widely. All our participants and stakeholders are aware that these small pelagic populations, and the ecosystem on which they depend, provide a source of food and livelihood for millions across the region, so we are also working on a social component, to ensure that the impact of our fishery is positive socially as well as environmentally.

Last updated - 25th September 2024

Mauritania Small Pelagics Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) extended until December 2028 onto the MarinTrust Improver Programme

Following a robust process publicly available, the Mauritania Small pelagics Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) has been extended onto the MarinTrust Improver Programme until December 2028. This results from an application submitted by the FIP coordinators.

This application was peer reviewed by a third party Certification Body fishery assessor and then thoroughly examined by MarinTrust’s Improver Programme Application Committee (IPAC) in a meeting held on the 24th September 2024. The IPAC is an objective‐based multi‐stakeholder group, representative of fishery science, fishmeal manufacturing, the food supply chain and environment. 

This extension has been granted on the condition that the FIP continues to comply with all progress reporting requirements of the MarinTrust Improver Programme (semi-annual). This decision was made in alignment with the MarinTrust Improver Programme procedures and reflects the good progress made by the FIP since it started in 2019, working towards certification against the MarinTrust Factory Standard.

Coordinators

Name: Jo Gascoigne

Organisation: Olvea

Email: [email protected]

Name: Braham Cheikh Baye

Organisation: Institut Mauritanien de Recherches Océanographiques et des Pêches.

Participants: (MOU documents)

• Original MOU document: English, French
• New MOU document 2018
• Participant list

IP Accepted Factories: 2 (Acceptance documents)

• OMAURCI SA
• Mah El Turk – SARL

Chain of Custody: 1

Olvea – Winterisaton Mauritania

SFP FIP Rating:  ?

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Description

The MarinTrust programme in collaboration with South East Asian multispecies fisheries, including the Gulf of Thailand, are developing a fishery assessment method to allow them to demonstrate responsible management. Using the MarinTrust Improver Programme structure, Thai fishmeal producers, government representatives and other stakeholders, are working towards demonstrating responsibility of the Gulf of Thailand mixed-trawl fishery. By testing the developing multispecies fishery assessment against these fisheries, MarinTrust aim to produce an assessment process that can be incorporated into the main MarinTrust Standard and therefore increase accessibility to the programme.

Coordinator

Name: Vorapong Iamtrakul and Komprat Boodsri

Organisation: Thai Sustainable Fisheries Roundtable (TSFR)

Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Participants: (MOU documents)

• Original MOU document
• New MOU documents 2022

IP Accepted Factories: 4 (Acceptance documents)

• Piyo Bhokabhan Co., Ltd.  
• Sirisaengarumpee Co.,Ltd 
• Southeast Asian Packaging and Canning Ltd.
• Saengcharoen Wattana Fishery Co., Ltd.

Chain of Custody: No

SFP FIP Rating: ?

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Description

The MarinTrust programme in collaboration with South East Asian multispecies fisheries, including the Vung Tau fishery in Vietnam, are developing a fishery assessment method to allow them to demonstrate responsible management. Using the MarinTrust Improver Programme structure, fishmeal producers, government representatives and other stakeholders, are working towards demonstrating responsibility of the Vung Tau multispecies fishery. By testing the developing multispecies fishery assessment against these fisheries, MarinTrust aim to produce an assessment process that can be incorporated into the main MarinTrust Standard and therefore increase accessibility to the programme.

Coordinator

Name: Thanh Nguyen

Organisation: Kim Delta Vietnam

Email: [email protected]

Participants: (MOU documents)

• Original MOU document

IP Accepted Factories: 1 (Acceptance documents)

• Phuc Loc Vung Tau Company Limited

Chain of Custody: No

SFP FIP Rating: TBC

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Description

With the aim of improving sustainable fisheries in the state of Karnataka in India in order to comply with international standards, Yashaswi Fish Meal & Oil Company initiated the Small Pelagic Purse Seine Fisheries, Karnataka State Fishery Improvement Project with support from a team of advisors from the Eurasia Silk Road Company. This meaningful initiative brought together key stakeholders from public and private sectors, including representatives from the following organisations: Malpe Fishermen’s Primary Co-op. Society Ltd.; Fisheries & Fish Products Manufacturing Co-op. Society Ltd.; Honnavara Talluk Purse Seine Union; Kumta Fisheries Co-op. Society Ltd.; Purse Seine Boat Association Malpe; Devi Seafoods Ltd.; College of Fisheries-Mangalore; Karnataka Veterinary, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Sciences University (KVAFSU); and ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute. The stakeholders vow to put in their best efforts to implement the Fisheries Action Plan (FAP) accepted by MarinTrust. The main focuses of this FIP are to improve sustainable fisheries management in Karnataka State, with the following key activities:

1. Source fish from responsible, well-managed fisheries that meet the key principles of the FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries, and ensure that they can be traced through the supply chain.
2. Ensure the conservation and management of the resources based on the Marine Fisheries Regulations (MFRA) and the regulations of Karnataka State.
3. Develop monitoring, compliance and surveillance systems (including traceability measures) to prevent and ultimately eliminate IUU fishing.
4. Conduct regular stock assessment of target species by qualified scientists from accredited organisations and make the results available to public.
5. Establish a system for fishery interactions with ETP.

The Small Pelagic Purse Seine Fisheries, Karnataka State FIP was accepted onto the MarinTrust Improver Programme on the condition that:

• The FIP shows commitment to communicating and collaborating with other FIPs in the region operating on shared stocks.

• The FIP provides further details on the supply chain for the fishery (how different species are used) when a clearer picture is known from the stock assessment work or other learnings.

• The FIP provides further information about any legislative restrictions on the use of any of the species in the FIP scope for marine ingredient production in the country or state.

Coordinator

Name: Dr. Nimnual Piewthongngam

Organisation: Eurasia Silk Road Company Limited

Email: [email protected]

IP Accepted Factories: 2 (Acceptance documents)

• Yashaswi Fish Meal & Oil Company
• Yashaswi Fish Meal & Oil Company – Branch 2