Country:
Philippines
Activity Start date:
2018
Activity Start date ongoing:
No
Activity End date:
2021
Activity End date ongoing:
No
Activity:
Integrated Marine Environment Monitoring (IMEMS) Phase II
Objectives:
The purpose of the Project is to significantly improve and extend its existing VMS capabilities and operationalize a Single Integrated National Marine Environment Monitoring System that is financially
viable and scalable over the long term and will support and enable compliance of various Conservation and
Management Measures being implemented in the Philippines waters, Exclusive Economic Zone, other
Coastal States and in RFMOs.
Lead Organization/Partners :
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources National Marine Data Center, Regional Fisheries Monitoring Centers (PFDA Fishports and BFAR Regional Fisheries Offices)
Scope of Activity:
The implementation will include an operational Fisheries and Marine Environment Monitoring Center (PHILO Center) which shall be entirely implemented and located in the Philippines, and include training, intellectual properly technology transfer and system functionality that enables BFAR Technical Personnel to
significantly develop their expertise and capabilities.
Submitted By:
Member State