Year 2 - annual FIP progress report documents:

Year 2 annual progress report

M2 

Conduct gap analysis of existing enforcement tools (VMS, AIS, patrols, etc.)

Implement priority enforcement improvements based on gap analysis

M1, M2, M3

Expand voluntary vessel tracking system coverage

  • M7: List of registered vessels with transponders installed with work report on training provided to fishermen and department officials on working principles

Develop and publish Sanctions and Enforcement Summary Report

M4, M6

Strengthen DoF capacity through targeted compliance training. Topics: monitoring techniques, reporting violations, sanctions application.

M7

Establish voluntary fisher compliance program

  • M8: Copy of the Voluntary Compliance Agreement (confidential – for internal review only)
  • M9: Request letter sent to Purse seine association, Purse Seine association response along with Voluntary compliance declarations submitted by vessel owners.
  • E3: Registrations of ETP awareness program

Develop and implement fishing recording system for purse seiners.

Establish Stakeholder Monitoring Group for MCS Review

M10, M11, M12, M13

B1

Establish landing monitoring system for target species.

Conduct biological sampling of key target species

B1, B2, B3, B4

E1

Develop and implement Fishing Activity Recording System to record ETP interactions

Conduct ETP identification and safe handling training for vessel crews

E1 - E9

Install ETP awareness posters and hotline numbers at landing centers

E1, E9

E2

Compile and review seafloor data for Karnataka purse seine fishing grounds

E10:Technical Report on Seafloor Review (2025)
B2, B3

Analyze likelihood of significant gear-seafloor interactions.

E10

Propose mitigation measures if significant habitat risks are found.

E10

E3

Review ecosystem interactions and trophic structure

B1, B2, B3, B4

Conduct Ecosystem Risk Assessment (ERA) using available tools

B2 - B7

Propose precautionary management measures if risks are identified

B2 - B7

Social Responsibility

Strengthen social responsibility practices in the fishery

 

Year 2 - 6 month FIP update documents:

Year 2 annual progress report

M2

Conduct gap analysis of existing enforcement tools (VMS, AIS, patrols, etc.).

Implement priority enforcement improvements based on gap analysis. (Annexure-M1, M2, M3)

Expand voluntary vessel tracking system coverage. 

Annexure-M7 List of registered vessels with transponders installed with work report on training:

Develop and publish Sanctions and Enforcement Summary Report. (Annexure-M4, M6)

Strengthen DoF capacity through targeted compliance training. Topics: monitoring techniques, reporting violations, sanctions application. (Annexure-M7)

Establish voluntary fisher compliance program.

  • Annexure-M8: Copy of the Voluntary Compliance Agreement
  • Annexure-M9: Request letter sent to Purse seine association, Purse Siene association response along with Voluntary compliance declarations submitted by vessel owners.
  • Annexure-E3: Registrations of ETP awareness program

B1 

Establish landing monitoring system for target species. 

Conduct biological sampling of key target species. (Annexure-B1, B2)

E1

Develop and implement Fishing Activity Recording System to record ETP interactions. 

Conduct ETP identification and safe handling training for vessel crews. (Annexure-E1, E2, E3, E4, E5, E6, E7, E9)

Install ETP awareness posters and hotline numbers at landing centers. (Annexure-E1, E9) 

E2 Compile and review seafloor data for Karnataka purse seine fishing grounds. 

E3 Review ecosystem interactions and trophic structure. 

 

Year 1 - annual FIP progress report documents:

Year 1 annual progress report

M2.1 M2.2 M2.4 3.1 Clarify Monitoring, Controls, and Surveillance (MCS) arrangement both at the National level and State Level

Annex 1: Report on the control of IUU fishing and monitoring compliance with fishery laws and regulations - part 1, part 2

A 1.2 A 2.1 1.1 Support scientific sampling of catches to determine catch composition and types/configurations of nets used

Annex 2: 2024 Project Annual Report on Fishery and Stock Assessment of Small Pelagic along the Karnataka Coast

A 3.2 2.1 Evaluate options for establishment of Small Pelagics Purse Seine Fisheries Management Plan including reference points and harvest control rules

Annex 3: Workshop report on Development of a Management Plan for Small Pelagic Purse Seine Fisheries “BYGFISH:2.0”

2.2 Establish a regular series of meetings with Karnataka DoF and relevant research providers to update them on new information from the FIP and seek updates from them on plan development, including creation of mechanisms for formally adopting the plan

Annex 4: the 4th Stakeholder Meeting Report

2.3 Establish the small pelagics purse seine management plan

Annex 5: Report on MarinTrust Whole Fish Fishery Assessment version 3.0: Karnataka Small Pelagic Fishery

D4.1 D4.2 1.2 Collection of sufficient information on S. jussieui to enable risk assessment to be undertaken

Annex 6: Biological Information of S.jussieui

D4.1 D4.2 1.3 Draft preliminary stock assessment of small pelagics to contain estimate of sustainable yield and assessment of current state versus draft reference points.

Annex 2: 2024 Project Annual Report on Fishery and Stock Assessment of Small Pelagic along the Karnataka Coast

F1.1 4.1 Review of local projects and published information that addresses ETP and potential habitat interactions

Annex 7: A Review of Published Information on Interaction of Purse Seine Fishery and ETP Species

F1.1 4.2 Evaluate options for managing any significant fishery impacts on ETP species identified in 4.1

Annex 8: Report on ETP species Awareness Campaign, Materials, and Reporting - part 1, part 2

5.1 Ensuring that vessels operating in the fishery, fish meal factory members, feed mills and seafood factory members are adhering to guidance on human rights and commit to ensuring there is no use of child, enforced or unpaid labour

Annex 9: Supplier Agreement and Self-Declaration of IP and Certified Plants.

Other:

Year 1 - 6 month FIP update documents:

Annex 1 - Meeting Report_Discussion on MCS with Karnataka DoF

Annex 2 - Species Composition & Stock Assessment Update

Annex 3 - Workshop on Fisheries Management Plan

Annex 4 - Biological Information of S. jusseiui

Annex 5 - ETP Species Situation in Karnataka & Awareness Event