Training and certification of fishing captains. The IATTC has conducted dolphin mortality reduction seminars for tuna fishermen since 1980. Article V of the AIDCP calls for the establishment, within the framework of the IATTC, of a system of technical training and certification of fishing captains. Under the system, the IATTC staff is responsible for maintaining a list of all captains qualified to fish for tunas associated with dolphins in the EPO. The names of the captains who meet the requirements are to be supplied to the IRP for approval and circulation to the Parties to the AIDCP. The requirements for new captains include (1) attending a training seminar organized by the IATTC staff or by the pertinent national program in coordination with the IATTC staff, (2) participation in a trial set that includes direct observations of the backdown channel, and (3) a practical training component, consisting of a trip during which it is intended to fish for tuna associated with dolphins aboard a vessel with a DML, accompanied by either a qualified captain or an approved technical advisor. These workshops are intended not only for captains, who are directly in charge of fishing operations, but also for other crew members and for administrative personnel responsible for vessel equipment and maintenance. The fishermen and others who attend the workshops are presented with certificates of attendance. The IATTC staff conducted four seminars during 2001, two in La Jolla and two in Mazatlan, Mexico, the latter in conjunction with Mexico’s national program. A total of 65 fishermen attended the four seminars.
Training and certification of fishing captains. The IATTC has conducted dolphin mortality reduction seminars for tuna fishermen since 1980. Article V of the AIDCP calls for the establishment, within the framework of the IATTC, of a system of technical training and certification of fishing captains. Under the system, the IATTC staff is responsible for main- taining a list of all captains qualified to fish for tunas associated with dolphins in the EPO. The names of the captains who meet the requirements are to be supplied to the IRP for approval and circulation to the Parties to the AIDCP. The requirements for new captains are (1) attending a training seminar organized by the IATTC staff or by the pertinent national program in coordination with the IATTC staff, and (2) having practical experience relevant to making sets on tunas associated with dolphins, including a letter of reference from a captain currently on the List, the owner or manager of a vessel with a DML, or a pertinent industry association. These seminars are intended not only for captains, who are directly in charge of fishing operations, but also for other crew members and for administrative personnel responsible for vessel equipment and mainte- xxxxx. The fishermen and others who attend the seminars are presented with certificates of attendance. During 2021, three training seminars were held, which was attended by 24 fishermen. Date Program Location 7-Apr NMFS (USA) On-line 4-Aug PNOV (Venezuelan National Program) Panama City, Panama 9-Sep PNOV Panama City, Panama
Training and certification of fishing captains. The IATTC ha s conducted dolphin mortality reduction seminars for tuna fishermen since 1980. Article V of the AIDCP calls for the establishment, within the framework of the IATTC, of a system of technical training and certification of fishing captains. Under the system, the IATTC staff is responsible for maintaining a list of all captains qualified to fish for tunas assoc iated with dolphins in the EPO. The names of the captains who meet the requirements are to be supplied to the IRP for approval and circulation to the Parties to the AIDCP. The requirements for new captains, which were amended in 2002, are (1) attending a training seminar organized by the IATTC staff or by the pertinent national program in coordination with the IATTC staff, and (2) having practical experience relevant to making sets on tunas associated with dolphins, including a letter of reference from a captain currently on the List, the owner or manager of a vessel with a DML, or a pertinent industry association. These seminars are intended not only for captains, who are directly in charge of fishing operations, but also for other crew members and for administrative personnel responsible for vessel equipment and maintenance. The fishermen and others who attend the seminars are presented with certif icates of attendance. During 2002 the IATTC staff conducted two seminars, both in Panama City, Panama, and the staff of Venezuela’s national program conducted five seminars; two in Cartagena, Colombia, and the others in Punto Fijo and Cumana, Venezuela, and Panama City, Panama. A total of 145 fishermen attended the seven seminars.
Training and certification of fishing captains. The IATTC has conducted dolphin mortality reduction seminars for tuna fishermen since 1980. Article V of the AIDCP calls for the establishment, within the framework of the IATTC, of a system of technical training and certification of fishing captains. Under the system, the IATTC staff is responsible for main- taining a list of all captains qualified to fish for tunas associated with dolphins in the EPO. The names of the captains who meet the requirements are to be supplied to the IRP for approval and circulation to the Parties to the AIDCP. The requirements for new captains are (1) attending a training seminar organized by the IATTC staff or by the pertinent national program in coordination with the IATTC staff, and (2) having practical experi- ence relevant to making sets on tunas associated with dolphins, including a letter of reference from a cap- tain currently on the List, the owner or manager of a vessel with a DML, or a pertinent industry associa- tion. These seminars are intended not only for captains, who are directly in charge of fishing operations, but also for other crew members and for administrative personnel responsible for vessel equipment and maintenance. The fishermen and others who attend the seminars are presented with certificates of attend- ance. During 2013, six training seminars were held, which were attended by 126 fishermen. Date Program Location Attendees 14-Jan PNAAPD (Mexico) Mazatlan, Mexico 75 16-Jan PNAAPD (Mexico) Mazatlan, Mexico 21 22-Xxx XXXX (Venezuela) Panama, Panama 9 19-Feb PNOV (Venezuela) Cumana, Venezuela 7 27-Feb PNOV (Venezuela) Panama, Panama 6 8-Aug IATTC Manta, Ecuador 8
Training and certification of fishing captains. The IATTC has conducted dolphin mortality reduction seminars for tuna fishermen since 1980. Article V of the AIDCP calls for the establishment, within the framework of the IATTC, of a system of technical training and certification of fishing captains. Under the system, the IATTC staff is responsible for main- taining a list of all captains qualified to fish for tunas associated with dolphins in the EPO. The names of the captains who meet the requirements are to be supplied to the IRP for approval and circulation to the Parties to the AIDCP. The requirements for new captains are (1) attending a training seminar organized by the IATTC staff or by the pertinent national program in coordination with the IATTC staff, and (2) having practical experience relevant to making sets on tunas associated with dolphins, including a letter of reference from a captain currently on the List, the owner or manager of a vessel with a DML, or a pertinent industry association. These seminars are intended not only for captains, who are directly in charge of fishing operations, but also for other crew members and for administrative personnel responsible for vessel equipment and mainte- xxxxx. The fishermen and others who attend the seminars are presented with certificates of attendance. During 2017, four training seminars were held, which were attended by 229 fishermen. Date Program Location 10-Xxx XXXXX Manta, Ecuador 11-Jan PNAAPD (Mexico) Mazatlán, Mexico 7-Aug PNOV (Venezuela) Panama City, Panama 4-Oct IATTC Manta, Ecuador
Training and certification of fishing captains. The IATTC has conducted dolphin mortality reduction seminars for tuna fishermen since 1980. Article V of the AIDCP calls for the establishment, within the framework of the IATTC, of a system of technical training and certification of fishing captains. Under the system, the IATTC staff is responsible for maintaining a list of all captains qualified to fish for tunas associated with dolphins in the EPO. The names of the captains who meet the requirements are to be supplied to the IRP for approval and circulation to the Parties to the AIDCP. The requirements for new captains are (1) attending a training seminar organized by the IATTC staff or by the pertinent national program in coordination with the IATTC staff, and (2) having practical experience relevant to making sets on tunas associated with dolphins, including a letter of reference from a captain currently on the List, the owner or manager of a vessel with a DML, or a pertinent industry association. These seminars are intended not only for captains, who are directly in charge of fishing operations, but also for other crew members and for administrative personnel responsible for vessel equipment and maintenance. The fishermen and others who attend the seminars are presented with certificates of attendance. During 2006, the following ten training seminars were held, which were attended by 156 fishermen. Date Program Location Attendees April 22 Venezuela Panama 5 May 25 Venezuela Cumana, Venezuela 3 June 30 IATTC La Jolla, USA 1 September 8 IATTC La Union, El Salvador 18 September 27 Venezuela Cumana, Venezuela 4 December 9 Venezuela Panama 16 December 12 Mexico Mazatlan, Mexico 44 December 15 Mexico Ensenada, Mexico 24 December 18 Mexico Ensenada, Mexico 29 December 22 Mexico Ensenada, Mexico 12
