Philippine Fisheries Observer Program and stakeholders conducted an initial discussion as the study commenced.

A workshop on Social Responsibility Assessment was held with Fishing Vessel Owners enrolled in the Fisheries Improvement Project on December 21, 2023 at Pescador Conference Room, General Santos Fishport Complex, General Santos.

On December 20, 2023, a focused training session took place at the BFAR-12 Satellite Office in General Santos City, dedicated to equipping BFAR Law Enforcement personnel for their essential role in the FFSAPI-SARGEN Handline Fisheries Improvement Project towards Marine Stewardship Council Certification.

A Practical Navigation Training for the 4th Batch of Commercial Tuna Handliners organized by BAFR in partnership with (SFFAII was held on December 1, 2023 at London Beach Resort and Hotels, General Santos City.

Part of capacity building is the workshop on User Training on Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) and Proper Reporting of catch in Electronic Report System (ERS).