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South Africa yellowtail amberjack - handline (FIP)

Last Updated: 2024-04-19

Progress Rating: D

Evaluation Start Date: 2022-05-03

Type: Basic

Status: Active

FIP Lead: ABALOBI ICT4Fisheries (AI)

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Yellowtail amberjack - Southern Africa

Comments:

The FIP is older than a year without a stage 4 or 5 result reported but with stage 3 progress reported within the past 6 months. The FIP becomes D rated.

1. FIP Development	Oct 21	Fishery assessment or scoping document made public 7 October 2021 — MSC Pre-assessment made available
2. FIP Launch	May 22	Confirmation of project participants 3 May 2022 — Participants are confirmed.
2. FIP Launch	Jan 24	Workplan made public 1 January 2024 — Updated 2024 workplan 3 May 2022 — Workplan made public.
3. FIP Implementation	Jan 24	FIP activities undertaken 1 January 2024 — The FIP continues to conduct monitoring activities and trains fishers how to use the ABALOBI monitor app 1 January 2024 — A draft constitution for the Struisbaai Traditional Linefishers Association (STLFA) has been produced and is currently under revision. 1 July 2023 — The draft constitution for the Struisbaai Traditional Linefishers Association (STLFA) developed in 2020 has been circulated for comment 1 July 2023 — The FIP has developed a guide for responsible and ethical fish handling for fishers at sea 1 July 2023 — The FIP has conducted a review of current data collection protocols and information to shape the development of the Fisher app and enhance the observer program. A presentation showcasing a pilot demonstration of how catch data is recorded and utilized in the monitoring app has been made available.
4. Improvements in Fishing Practices and Fishery Management	—	Verifiable improvement in policy/management and fishing practices
5. Improvements on the Water	—	Verifiable improvement on the water
6. MSC certification (optional)	—	MSC certificate made public