●The Historic Process of Hsin-Kang Mahi Mahi FIP

The Hsin-Kang Fishermen Association decided to initiate the mahi mahi FIP by the end of 2014, and invited the Overseas Fisheries Development Council(OFDC) to assist to evaluate and coordinate this project. Two explanation sessions for the mahi mahi FIP were held in February and June 2015 respectively, with the participation of representatives from the government, research institute, service wholesaler, processing plant, trade agent, local fishermen, and other stakeholders.

●Participants of Hsin-Kang Mahi Mahi FIP

Current member of Steering Committee:

- Fisheries Agency of Taiwan
- The Government of Taitung County
- The Government of Yilan County
- The Government of Pingtung County
- Eastern Marine Biology Research Center of Fisheries Research Institute, COA.
- Professor Wang Sheng-Pin of the National Taiwan Ocean University and his research team
- Dong-Gang Fishermen Association
- Hsin-Kang Fishermen Association
- Su-Ao Fishermen Association
- Ammon International Inc. (seafood exporter)
- Hsien-Pin Frozen Foods CO., LTD (processing plant)

‧Other participants:

- HOCHICO MARINE PROCESSING CORP.
- I-Mei Frozen Foods CO., LTD
- JIN TZER MARINE PRODUCTS CO.,LTD

●Current Progress

‧Building partnership and establishing working group for FIP Stakeholder Meeting
‧Completion of the Pre-Assessment for Hsin-Kang mahi mahi fishery
‧Adoption of FIP Action Plan
‧Studies on stock structure and stock status for mahi mahi in the waters of Taiwan

‧Taiwan Hsin-Kang mahi mahi longline FIP is transitioning its type to comprehensive as of December 14th 2023. It is expected to be completed within 6 months.
‧The Second Steering Committee meeting of 2023 was held on October 26th, in which the Committee decided to commission qualified consultant to conduct fishery assessment, so that the type of FIP can be elevated from basic to comprehensive. In addition, to complement mahi-mahi fishery management system, the decision to establish a nation-wide corporation aggregate was made.
‧The first Steering Committee meeting of 2023 was held on July 17. The Committee reviewed all three fishermen’s associations’ respective performances on the submissions of fishing logbook and landing declaration and the dispatch of observer, and it was agreed that these should be reviewed at each meeting in the future. To make captains and fishers better understand the FIP’s grievance mechanism, the Guidelines and relevant documents would be provided by the Steering Committee. Additionally, it was agreed that measurement tools would be manufactured and distributed by the coming November so that the requirements regarding the catch length set forth in the Self-Discipline Convention could be followed easily.
   
‧Progress made from 2016 to 2022

●Future Works

Mid-term goals:

‧To convene annual FIP Review Meetings to review the progress, and if necessary, to amend the FIP Action Plan.
‧To implement the FIP according to the Action Plan.
‧To track and report on progress of FIP periodically (every quarter or half year), including actions taken and the possible effects to the fishery resources.
‧To complete the objectives set out by the Action Plan within the designated timeframe.

Long-term goals:

‧To make Hsin-Kang mahi mahi fishery meet the requirements of the Sustainable
  Fisheries.
‧To use the basis of the best available scientific information to develop the
  precautionary approach and Harvest Control Rules.