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OUTLINE SAP II PROJECT:
NATIONAL PROJECT PREPARATION REPORTS

Papua New Guinea
Foreword
This brief report was prepared by Ian Cartwright and Seremaia Tuqiri during a visit to
Papua New Guinea from 16 to 23 July 2004. It aims to assemble information relating
to PNG necessary for the preparation of the GEF SAP II Project.
The main aims of the report are to:
· make an assessment of the implications of the WCPF Convention for PNG;
· identify possible activities to support implementation by PNG of the WCPF
Convention;
· make an analysis of the incremental costs to PNG of activities related to the
Convention;
· undertake an analysis of stakeholders in PNG with interests in the regional
oceanic fisheries resources;
· identify relevant consultative mechanisms in PNG for the GEF SAP II Project;
and
· collect information relating to available indicators of performance in areas
related to the WCPF Convention and to the financial sustainability of PNG's
participation in the Commission and implementation of the WCPF
Convention.
The report is based on available published information and information provided to
the mission by the stakeholders listed in Annex 3.

1.
Background
1.1
Status of Oceanic Fisheries
PNG has a highly productive and extensive EEZ, with an area of 2.4 million km2.
These waters produce up to around 10% of the world's catch of major tuna species.
Catches from the PNG EEZ are highly variable due to El Niņo/La Niņa effects, with
total tuna catches varying between 125,000 tonnes and 374,000 tonnes over the last
five years. The 374,000 catch was taken in 2003 and is the highest to date. More than
95% of this catch in most years is purse seine-caught skipjack, destined for canning.
PNG has a long history of foreign fishing, initially licensing the Japanese fleet and in
turn vessels from the US, Korea, Taiwan and Philippines. Apart from the Japanese
longline fleet, most of these vessels have been purse seiners.
PNG has put in place active policies to encourage PNG national involvement in the
fishery and onshore investment in tuna processing for export, with considerable
success. There is a cannery (120 tonnes/day) and a high capacity loining plant
(potential 200 tonnes/day) in operation, with plans for expansion of these operations
and two new canneries. If all planned expansions occur, up to 175,000 of tuna per
annum could be processed in PNG.

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Current purse seine fishing activity is a mix of access arrangements with the DWFN
fleet and increasingly, by licensing domestic and locally based vessels. Catches for
the latter group have increased from 31,800 tonnes in 1998 to 107,000 tonnes (or 28%
of total p/s landings) in 2003. As at July 2004, 138 purse seine vessels are licensed to
fish in PNG's EEZ, including the DWFN fleets of the US(25), Korea(27), Taiwan(33)
Philippines(10) and China(6). A number of other purse seine vessels are domestically
based and flagged to such counties as Vanuatu and Philippines. A number of these
vessels fish in the high seas or the EEZs of other FFA members under the FSM
Agreement. In 2003, 370,000 tonnes of purse seine tuna was taken in PNG waters
Since 1987 longline effort by foreign longliners has been minimal and in 1995, a
domestication policy was introduced to encourage local development of the tuna
longline fishery. Since then this sector of the tuna fleet has expanded considerably
with catches increasing more than four-fold since 1998 to 4,400 tonnes in 2003. There
are currently 42 tuna longliners and 8 shark longliners licensed to fish in PNG waters.
The total value of the tuna exports has more than doubled since 1999 and is now
estimated to be worth around US$50 million (2003). In 2001 the domestic tuna
industry in Papua New Guinea accounted for some 460 jobs on vessels, with a further
2,700 employed in shore-based facilities. These numbers have increased significantly
since that time, as domestic vessel and shore based activities, including the loining
plant commissioned this year at Wewak (creating 1,000 additional jobs alone), has
increased.
A significant volume of purse seine caught tuna is transhipped at PNG ports, and in
particular by Taiwanese and Korean vessels (xx% of total transhipments in 2003). In
2003 a total of around xxx tonnes of tuna and related species was recorded as being
transhipped, around xx of which was caught outside PNG waters.
PNG supplies a substantial domestic market (10,800 tonnes in 2003) and other
markets in the region with canned tuna products, as well as export markets, mainly in
US and Europe. In the same year, 2,081 tonnes of chilled tuna was exported, primarily
to the Japanese sashimi market and a lesser amount to Australia. Frozen tuna is
mainly exported to Philippines, Japan and Taiwan.
1.2
Oceanic Fisheries Management
The objectives of oceanic (tuna) fisheries management stated in the National Tuna
Fishery Management Plan 1999 are to:
(a) maximise benefits to Papua New Guinea from sustainable use of its tuna
resource;
(b) satisfy Papua New Guinea's regional and international obligations to the
management and conservation of tuna resources, while ensuring the national
interest comes first and foremost;
(c) minimise any adverse impacts of tuna fishing and related activities on the
marine environment;
(d) minimise any adverse impacts on the artisanal and traditional fishing sectors;
(e) improve decision-making in relation to management of the tuna fishery
through effective information and communications network; and
(f) ensure that the provisions of the Plan are developed, implemented,
administered and monitored in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

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Catch and effort and other restrictions for the tuna fishery are specified in the 1998
Tuna Management Plan.
Commercial tuna fishing in PNG now consists of purse seine and longline operations.
The purse seine fishery is managed under a TAC of 338,000 tonnes. Purse seine
vessel numbers are managed under the Palau Arrangement. Longline fishing is
prohibited within 12 miles from any land, island or declared reef.
The tuna longline fishery is managed by under a TAC of 10,000 tonnes and vessel
limits, with a maximum of 100 licences. The longline shark fishery is managed
separately, with a TAC of 2000 tonnes dressed weight (including by-catch from
longline vessels) and effort limits (9 vessels and 1,200 hooks per vessel). Longline
fishing is prohibited within six miles from any land, island or declared reef.

1.3
Oceanic Fisheries Institutional Arrangements
Oceanic fisheries management is under control of the National Fisheries Authority
(NFA), a statutory fisheries body established under the Fisheries Management Act
1998. NFA is required to implement government policy for managing and developing
fisheries as a national asset. In 2004, NFA had a total staff of 71, and an annual
operating budget of K119.5 million. NFA receives no recurrent funding from
Treasury, operating on an approved budget funded from income derived from access
fees, licensing fees, penalties and other miscellaneous charges. In 2003, income from
these sources totalled K61.0Million, K23.25 million was returned to government as
the annual dividend, with the balance held in investments.
The NFA has four activity areas (business groups) directly related to oceanic
fisheries management. These are: Provincial and Industry Liaison, Fisheries
Management, Licensing and Information and Monitoring, Control and Surveillance.
Oceanic fisheries are a high priority within the NFA and around 60% of resources are
devoted to its management.
While the Minister of Fisheries has overall and ultimate responsibility for policy
direction, the NFA Managing Director and Board play a role in developing fisheries
policy at an operational level. Consultation between NFA, government departments
and other stakeholders (including industry and NGOs) on policy matters is dealt with
through:
· The Tuna Consultative Committee (TCC) whose membership includes
representatives from NFA, the fishing industry, Attorney Generals, Foreign
Affairs and the Maritime Operations Section of the Defence Force. The TCC
has direct input into NFA papers on tuna management issues prior to their
submission to the Board for decision.
· The Tuna Stakeholders Group, which meets immediately prior to the TCC
and is open to all stakeholders in the tuna fishery, including industry, NGOs
and the wider public.
The TCC is scheduled to meet on a quarterly basis and more often when required.

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The Department of Environment and Conservation is responsible for broader aspects
of environmental management, including marine pollution. The Department is
actively involved in turtle conservation and considers the significant turtle migratory
route in the Bismarck/Solomon seas as a priority for research and monitoring.
Reflecting PNG's status as a member of CITES, the Department has particular
responsibilities towards controlling the trade of protected and endangered species.
1.4
Donor Involvement
A US$6.51 million ADB loan financed institutional strengthening project for NFA
was completed in 2003. The major ongoing donor involvement is through the
provision of four Pacific Patrol Craft and associated training and logistical support by
the Australian Defence Force. A range of donors contribute to the regional
programmes of oceanic fisheries assistance provided by FFA and SPC.
1.5
Other Oceanic Fisheries Management Issues
Other significant oceanic fisheries management issues that arose in the mission to
Papua New Guinea include:
· uncertainty over (but strong support for) the vessel days scheme and how it
will operate in detail at the national level;
· instability in executive level positions at NFA and instances of political
influence which have hampered NFA's ability to operate effectively and
transparently at arms length from the Minister;
· a need for strong policy positions that balance PNG's desire to develop a
domestic industry and reap the full economic potential of oceanic fisheries
in its EEZ, with a need to participate effectively in regional management
arrangements;
· pressure on licensing arrangements caused by vessels seeking licenses
from Provincial Authorities as a result of proposed changes to the Palau
Arrangement and the entry into force of the Convention;
· criticism by DWFN on the issue of overcapacity resulting from increasing
numbers of Vanuatu-flagged locally based purse seiners; and
· potential difficulties with the management of large numbers of Philippines
`pump' boats, if licenses are issued to handline for tuna in PNG waters.

2.
Papua New Guinea and the WCPF Convention
2.1
Overview
Papua New Guinea's primary aims in the MHLC and PrepCon process have been:
·
to achieve effective high seas management, especially in high seas pockets
(PNG was successful in negotiating an article requiring `special attention' to
ensuring compatibility between high seas and in-zone arrangements in these
areas);
·
to achieve the overall conservation of tuna resources within the WCPO, with
particular attention to retaining the right to issue licenses to bilateral partners
of choice;

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·
to ensure the protection of the sovereign rights of coastal states to take
conservation and management measures over the stocks within their EEZ and
that the convention/commission measures enhances these sovereign rights;
·
to prevent pre-emptive attempts by certain DWFN to further restrict capacity
(beyond the resolutions agreed at MHLC);
·
to prevent an excessively high country contribution to the Commission budget;
·
to derive an equitable share for PNG of the overall TAC for the WCPO; and
·
to ensure equal and active participation in the Prep Con/ Commission process.
As a Member of the Commission and a Party to the WCPF Convention, major short
term areas of implications for PNG are seen as follows:
· modification of legislation to incorporate requirements of the convention and
capacity control measures that will be required under the vessel days scheme;
· need to improve flag state control, including the establishment of a process to
authorise PNG flagged vessels fishing on the high seas, and to exert effective
control over PNG flagged vessels fishing in the EEZs of other FFA states; and
· increase current levels of surveillance to include better coverage of EEZ,
particularly in eastern waters.
Overall, PNG has a well structured oceanic fisheries management framework and is
well placed to comply with the Convention.
2.2
Implications of the Convention
2.2.1 Legal
The 1998 Fisheries Management Act is compatible with the requirements of recent
regional and international instruments, including LOSC and the UN Fish Stocks
Agreement. It is believed that general provisions within the Act will be sufficient to
accommodate the requirements of the Convention, but that in the medium term (2-3
years) some amendment will be appropriate to make more specific provisions.
Uniquely among FFA Island member states, PNG has a statutory management plan
which, like the Act, may require minor changes in the medium term.
Instrument
Status
WCPF Convention
Ratified
UN Convention on the Law of the Sea
Ratified
UN Fish Stocks Agreement
Ratified
Driftnet Convention
Signed, awaiting ratification
Convention on Biological Diversity
Ratified
FAO Code of Conduct
Accepted
FAO Compliance Agreement
Endorsed
FAO International Plans of Action
Endorsed, not yet implemented
WSSD Fisheries Targets
Not formally adopted

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FFA Minimum Terms and Conditions
Implemented

Responsibility for ocean fisheries legal issues is shared between the International Law
Division (ILD) of the Office of the State Solicitor and NFD. ILD have three lawyers
working part-time on fisheries issues and NFD has three legal staff, dealing primarily
with licensing, compliance and other national issues. The level of communication
between AGs and ILD is considered to be good. Overall, between ILD and NFD,
PNG is in a relatively sound position to deal with the legal implications of the
Commission.
In common with other FFA members, PNG has become frustrated with the lack of
progress made on boundary delimitation issues. This work is considered a priority in
dealing with enforcement issues, and particularly those associated with baselines and
archipelagic waters. PNG has sought and will be receiving assistance from the
Commonwealth Secretariat during the second half of 2004.
There is currently a good understanding of the legal commitments under the
Convention, and matrix of legal obligations has been drawn up and is will be
addressed by ILD staff over the next 12 months or so.
2.2.2 Policy/Institutional
There is a well developed oceanic fisheries management framework in Papua New
Guinea operated by the NFA. The NFA was established as a self­financing statutory
authority model as a result of a complete restructuring of the former PNG fisheries
administration under a US$6.51 million ADB loan financed institutional
strengthening project completed in 2003.
Some difficulties have been experienced in ensuring continuity of Board Members
and the Managing Director and this has tended to hamper some operational aspects of
NFA.
PNG's participation in the formative years of the WCPF Commission will continue to
be led by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, with technical input from NFD.
Consultation with stakeholders will be undertaken using the Tuna Consultative
Committee and associated Stakeholder Committee, and statements made at the recent
Public Forum, indicate that there is a commitment by NFA to improve and extend the
process.
The cost of financial contributions for PNG to the WCPF commission is expected to
be in the range of US$30-38,000 per year once the Commission is fully established,
although it may be more in the first year or two if major fishing states delay
becoming Members of the Commission. While PNG pays the highest contribution by
any FFA member, the 0.4 weighting for catch taken in PNG waters by PNG flagged
has been significant in keeping these costs manageable.
2.2.3 Compliance
Compliance, monitoring, licensing and enforcement activities are carried out by the
NFA, in a unique collaboration with the Marine Element (i.e. the Navy) which is an
arm of the PNG Defence Force (PNGDF). PNG has had difficulties with maintaining
their fleet of four patrol boats, and with funding for fuel and allowances. At the time
of the country mission, only one patrol boat was operational, one was being refitted
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between the NFA and the PNGDF Maritime Element under which NFA funds the cost
of 10 patrols per year for a K1 million. Without this support, very little ship-borne
surveillance would occur. In the last five years approximately PGK5 million was
expended on fisheries surveillance activities, and over K5.5 million was collected in
terms of penalties imposed on illegal fishers. The Navy is looking to improve links
with NFA to improve data flow (e.g. by the use of a remote VMS station at the
Surveillance Centre and more regular updates on vessel licensing), and to gain an
increased understanding of the implications of the Convention and other fisheries
legal instruments for compliance activities .
The FFA VMS facility is located with the NFA and is operational at around 80%
efficiency. PNG also operates its own national VMS. While the level of compliance
has increased, the NFA and the Maritime Element are aware that regulations are not
being fully observed by foreign fishing vessels that do not carry an ALC for
monitoring purposes, and the use of illegal fish aggregation devices (FADs) continues
to occur. There has also been anecdotal evidence of IUU fishing involving pump boat
handline fishers from Indonesia illegally fishing in FAD areas.
NFA has its own enforcement section, dealing primarily with compliance with licence
conditions and cooperating with the Navy during surveillance operations.
Coordination between NFA and the Navy is generally good, and relies on regular
informal communications. PNG has yet to develop an authorisation process for high
seas fishing although the Fisheries Act allows for this.
Expanded subregional cooperation in surveillance is considered important to PNG.
Together with Kiribati they will be observers during the 2004 Australian-funded
Operation Island Chief, a sub-regional exercise between the Federated States of
Micronesia (FSM), Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) and Palau. Data obtained
through their respective VMS facilities are shared. PNG is also interested in
developing a Niue Treaty-based agreement with Palau, FSM, and RMI.
Possible assistance to address the compliance needs created by the entry into force of
the Convention includes:
2.2.4 Monitoring
NFA operates a licensing database that contains full information on vessel
characteristics.
Logsheets are required to be submitted by both foreign and domestic licensed vessels.
Currently there is approximately 100% coverage for purse seiners and 70% for the
domestic longline fleet.
There is a large observer programme in PNG which is well supported and coordinated
by NFA. The prgramme currently has 50 active observers, with a target of 80 which
should be achieved in the next 12 moths. Target coverage of 20% for purse seiners,
5% for longliners and 100% for mothership operations are reported as currently being
achieved. PNG is solely reliant on SPC and FFA services for observer training and
the NFA will need further training using SPC/FFA staff in the next 12 months to meet
the required planned complement of 80 trained observers. Landings data are currently
available for approximately 15% of the purse seine catch and while all transhipments
are currently observed, systematic recording of transhipments is not currently
undertaken. Port sampling of the longline fishery occurs at Port Moresby, Lae, and
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there is no need to increase port sampling for this sector. However SPC has suggested
that increased port sampling coverage of the foreign vessels landing in Wewak and
Rabaul is required.
Overall, PNG is situated well to meet the requirements of the Commission with
respect to monitoring.
2.2.5 Scientific Analysis
Scientific Analysis
PNG generally has sufficient data available to support regional stock assessments.
Logsheet and landings data are processed by NFA, with data entry verification
(quality control) provided by SPC. Observer, port sampling and packing list data are
forwarded to SPC for processing, although there are plans to provide these data
electronically to SPC. All PNG data are incorporated into regional databases and the
PNG national database. NFA uses SPC-supplied software for generating reports of
catch and effort data which it uses for STCB reports and other uses. There is a need
for further capacity building to enable NFA staff to undertake more detailed data
interpretation using statistical packages to analyse nationally and regionally held data.
Advanced data processing, capacity building and stock assessment advice is expected
to continue to be an important regional role for the SPC particularly with regards to
modelling management scenarios and deciding on effort and catch limits to inform
management decisions.
There is strong support for activities geared towards meeting nationally identified
research needs (e.g. the impact of FAD fishing on species composition).
Ecosystem analysis
Tuna by-catch is not a significant issue at the present time. Non-target species landed
catch (by-product) are valued both economically and as a food source. Fishers are
being encouraged to land by-product ashore so that information on the different
species types, sizes, and age are documented, a requirement under PNG access
agreements. Buyers are also encouraged to buy non-target species. PNG has a
relatively new Shark Management Plan that provides guidance for its shark fishery.
At the time of the mission, 9 boats were involved in the shark fishery with a TAC of
2000 metric tonnes annually. Sharks are also caught by tuna longliners as by-product.
Observer data on by-catch is forwarded to and coordinated by the SPC.
The work done by the SPC on climatic impacts on oceanic fisheries is creating a
deeper understanding and appreciation of the effect of environmental factors on tuna
resources. While a FADs management policy introduced in 2003, there remains some
concern that the large number of FADs currently in the Bismark Sea (around 700)
may be having some impact on resident stocks of tuna and other species. The policy
will require review in the near future, partly as a result of the impending introduction
of the VDS and pump boats. A tuna tagging programme would provide an opportunity
to do this particularly in the Bismarck Seas, preferably with the involvement of local
scientists in order to build and strengthen local capacity. There is a need for training
in the understanding of the application of reference points (an aspect of the
precautionary approach) and of the application of ecosystem based approaches to
management.
3.
Potential Contribution of SAP II Project

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Potential areas in which the SAP II Project could contribute to assisting Papua New
Guinea in the implementation of national activities related to the WCPF Convention
are summarised in the table below.

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Activity
Incremental Actions
Possible Interventions
Legal


Revise Legal
Provide legal advice in support of
Legal review
framework
review of fisheries legislation
Support Commission
Provide legal input into national
Training for AG and NFA staff on
participation
positions
the legal implications of the
Convention. Regional Legal
Workshops
Implement
Provide legal advice, change
Sub-regional workshops, preferable
Commission decisions
regulations, licences
with other members implementing
the VDS
Policy


Participate in the
Meet commission financial
Regional Fisheries Management
Commission and new
contributions
Training/Consultations
regional management
Attachments
Additional Commission and FFA
arrangements
meeting participation

Develop regional and national
Workshops on alternative fisheries
vision for future management
management strategies
arrangements
Strengthen In-Zone
Develop defensible and compatible
Regular (biennial) management plan
Management/ Provide
national reference points
review
data to the
Commission
Compliance


Increase IUU
Increase understanding and
Technical assistance and training on
deterrence in-zone
implementation of legal
national and regional compliance
instruments
implications of Convention
Support for collaborative
MCS working groups at regional and
surveillance operations.
sub-regional levels, with technical
support
Implement high seas authorisation
process


Monitoring


Improve at-sea data
Expand Observer Programme
Ongoing assistance from SPC with
designing and strengthening overall
monitoring strategy
Improve catch
Expand Port Sampling Programme
Capacity building focussing on
composition data
statistical methods and the design of
sampling programmes
Increase standardisation of forms
and procedures

Science


Improve national
Strengthen national capacity to
Ongoing support and training from
statistical info
analyse national data
SPC
Provide catch/effort
Strengthen national capacity to


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estimates to the
interpret regional analyses

Commission



Improve
Enhanced capacity to interpret
Training for national scientific staff
understanding of
fishing vs environmentally driven
to interpret stock assessments and
oceanic resources and
changes to the fishery, and
oceanographic information
ecosystem
oceanographic information


ANNEXES
Annex 1
Incremental Cost/Co-financing Analysis
Annex 2
Stakeholder Inventory and Analysis (including consultative mechanism
inventory)
Annex 3
Record of Stakeholder Consultation
Annex 4
Indicator Availability
Annex 5
Sustainability Analysis

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Annex 1
Incremental Cost/Co-financing Analysis
Summary
National Funding
Total 2005-2009 Total 2005-2009
Theme
Baseline
Incremental

(K'000)
1 Law
215
345
2 Policy/Management
3913
2725
3 Compliance
10890
1835
4 Monitoring
4320
655
5 Science
330
100
Total
19668
5660


Base Data

2004
2004
Institution
Programme
Theme
%OFM
OFM
Budget
Budget
NFA
Executive/Mgmt
Policy/Mgmt
4,000
30%
1200
Offshore Fisheries
Monitoring
1200
80%
960
NFA
NFA
Data entry
Science
165
40%
66
NFA
Reg&Enforce
Compliance
2200
50%
1100
PNGDF
Maritime Element
Compliance
2200
60%
1320
For Aff
Poltical/Treaties
Policy/Mgmt
185
50%
92
S.G.
Int. Law. Div
Law
200
20%
40
NFA
Enforcement
Law
70
50%
35
Total




4813



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Annex 1
Incremental Cost/Co-financing Analysis
Details
2004
2004
2004
2005-
Non-
Total
Theme
Institution
Programme
OFM
WCPF
2009
New WCPF Increment
WCPF
Incr
Budget Increment
Baseline
Baseline








2005
2006
2007
2008 2009 Total

1 Law
S.G.
Int Law
40
24
16
80
12
12
12
12
12
60
180

NFA
Enforcement
35
8
27
135
25
25
25
25
25
125
165
2 Policy/Mgmt Fisheries D Executive/Mgmt
1200
480
720
3600
150
150
150
150
150
150
2550

For Aff
Pacific
93
30
63
312.5
5
5
5
5
5
25
175
3 Compliance NFA
Reg&Enforce.
1100
110
990
4950
25
25
25
25
25
125
675
Maritime

Compliance
1320
132
1188
5940
100
100
100
100
100
500
1160
Element
Offshore
4 Monitoring
OFMSD
960
96
864
4320
35
35
35
35
35
175
655
Fisheries
5 Science
OFMSD
Data Entry
66
0
66
330
20
20
20
20
20
100
100



4810
880
3934
19668





1260
5660
The vast EEZ and extensive fishing activities by both domestic and DWFN fleets in the waters of Papua New Guinea provide a number of major
challenges, including data collection and analysis, and the prevention of IUU. Pressure to access its waters will continue, as neighbouring states and
DWFN seek new or expanded fishing opportunities. Papua New Guinea is relatively well-placed to meet the requirements of the Convention, funding an
extensive range of OFM activities directly from licensing fees and other OFM related revenue. A strong national policy commitment to sustainable
fisheries, combined with the `investment' of a proportion of tuna fisheries income and strong donor support will continue to enable Papua New Guinea to
be a the forefront of the development of OFM initiatives in the WCPO.
Co-financing cost estimates are based on:
Law: Commission participation and additional enforcement
Policy/Mgmt; Commission participation and follow-up; Commission contributions
Compliance: Additional patrol boat operations, especially in the north east of the zone.
Monitoring: 2 additional VMS officers.

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Annex 2 Stakeholder Inventory and Analysis (including consultative mechanism inventory)


Country:
Papua New Guinea
Date:

21st July 2004
Data Recorder:
Seremaia Tuqiri E-mail: stuqiri@wwfpacific.org.fj





Stakeholder analysis and preliminary participation plan
Stakeholder
Representative / Post
Contact details
Description of
1st stakeholder
2nd stakeholder


interests
(role in decision
(2-way flow of
Country Code (679)
(factors that
making)
information)
may influence
participation)
National Fisheries
Mr Ludwig Kumoru
P.O. Box 2016
National



Authority
Manager
11th Floor
Fisheries
X
Fisheries Management
Deloitte Tower
Authority &
Business Unit (Tuna)
Port Moresby NCD
Fisheries
Tel: (675) 309 0444
Compliance
Fax: (675) 320 2061
Department of Foreign
Mr Denis T. Bebego
Political & Security
Foreign policy



Affairs
Director
Division
and Treaty
X
Bilateral & Regional
Tel: (675) 3014156
administration
Economic Affairs
Fax: (675) 3231011
and
Branch
negotiation
PNG Defence Force
Lt Thomas Ponjom
HQPNGDefenceForce
Fisheries




Director
Murray Barracks
compliance
X

Maritime Operations
PMB, Boroko, NCD.




or
National Surveillance


Coord.n Centre

LCdr Chris Read
Locked Bag 129

Surveillance Operations
Waigani NCD

Plans Officer, NSCC



Tel: (675) 321 3463
National Fisheries

Fax: (675) 323 1011
Authority
Mr Lamiller Pawut /


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Steve

Surveillance

Management
P.O. Box 2016
11th Floor
Deloitte Tower
Port Moresby NCD Tel:
(675) 309 0444
Fax: (675) 320 2061

Department of Justice &
Masio Nidung
Office of the State
Drafting of



Attorney General
Deputy State Solicitor
Solicitor
legislation and
X
(International Law)
P.O. Box 591
legal advise
Waigani NCD
(international
Tel: (675) 301 2871 or
law)
302 2872
Fax: (679) 323 0241
Department of
John Genolagani
Dept. of Environment & GEF Focal



Environment &
First Assistant
Conservation
Point
X
Conservation
Secretary
P.O. Box 6601
Somare Foundation
Building
Boroko NCD
Tel: (679) 321 2157
Fax: (679) 325 0182
Environmental NGOs
Oceans
-
Conservation



e.g. Greenpeace and
Campaigner/Fisheries
interests
X
WWF
Conservation Officer
The University of Papua

Training and

New Guinea
-
education

X
provider
Vessel Operators

-
Industry
X


Fish Processing plant


-
Industry
X

operators

Socio-
X
General Public
-


economic




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Inventory of Project-related national consultative mechanisms

Consultative
Parent/host body
Representative/contact
Area(s) of
Frequency of
Members and affiliations
body
details
interest
meetings
Tuna Stakeholder
National Fisheries
Manager, Tuna Fishery
Provides a forum
Quarterly,
Representatives of industry, relevant government
Committee
Authority
for all
currently (2004)
departments, NGOs and civil society
stakeholders to
on an ad hoc
obtain
basis. NB Meets
information on,
alongside the
and discuss
TCC
significant issues

relating to tuna
management






Tuna
National Fisheries
Manager, Tuna Fishery
Provides advice to
Quarterly,
-
Managing Director, NFA
Consultative
Authority
the NFA MD on
currently (2004)
-
Fisheries Management Adviser, NFA
Committee

management plans on an ad hoc
-
Manager, Tuna Fishery (Chair)
(TCC)
and amendments
basis
-
Chairman, Fishing Industry Association

and

-
Representative, tuna longline fishery


-
Representative, shark longline fishery

-
Representative, Provincial Fisheries Officer
-
Representative, purse seine fishery
-
Representative, processing sector



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Annex 3 ­ Record of Stakeholder Consultation
GEF SAP II Country Mission ­ Papua New Guinea
PRIMARY STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION
Wednesday, 21st July 2004
National Fisheries Authority
Port Moresby

Participant List:
William L. Kewo, Deputy Observer Manager, NFA; Emma P. Wangi, Legal Officer, NFA; Timothy Numilengi,
Audits & Certification, NFA; David Karis, Vessel Monitoring System Officer, NFA; Lamiller Pawut, Manager,
MCS, NFA; Joyce Agaru, Team Leader-Enforcement, NFA; Philip Polon, Manager-Sedentary, NFA; Augustine
Mobiha, Advisor-Fisheries Management, NFA; Luanah Koren, Prawn Scientist, NFA; Leban Gisawa, Manager-
Inshore Fisheries, NFA; Barre Kare, Manager-Prawn & Lobster, NFA; Gisa Komangin, Enforcement Officer;
Norman Barnabas, Manager-Provincial & Industry Liaison Business Group Masio Nidung, Deputy State
Solicitor (International Law), Attorney General's Department; Jack Kariko, Senior Legal Officer, Attorney
General's Department; Kesi Lame, Principal Legal Officer, Attorney General's Department; Lt Thomas
Ponjom, Director-Maritime Operations, PNG Defence Force (Maritime Element); Max Itu, Principal
Development Officer, Trade & Industry; Vagi Rei, SMO, Department of Environment & Conservation (DEC);
Rodney Kalama, Senior Marine Ecologist, DEC; James Kyle, Director, Manus Fisheries Corporation; Thomas
Naggings, General Manager-POM, South Seas Tuna Corporation (SSTC); Jonathan Manuela, Vessel Operations
Manager, SSTC; David Mai, Managing Director, Coco Enterprise Ltd.; Renne Subido, VP Corporate Business,
RD Tuna Canners Ltd (RDTC); Vicente E. Rivero Jr., AVP, RDTC; Lohia T. Kapena, Director, GLDL; Francis
Houji, Fair Well Fishery (PNG) Ltd; Gilbert Kose, Pacific Blue Sea Fishing Ltd; Fabian Chow, Neptune Fishery
Co. Ltd; Blaise Paru, Managing Director, Equatorial Marine Resources Ltd; David Pondros, Manager, Tycoon
Investment; Molean R. Chapau; Rebecca Samuel, Marine Policy Officer, WWF PNG; Raela Wari, Reporter,
The National; Ludwig Kumoru (CHAIR / TECHNICAL ASSISTANT), Manager, Fisheries Management
Business Unit (Tuna); Ian Cartwright, Mission Consultant (International); Seremaia Tuqiri, Mission Consultant
(Regional)

The mission to PNG held a primary stakeholder consultation after the public forum. It was
held at the National Fisheries Authority Conference Room to discuss the purpose and
development of the GEF SAP II project.
Mr Ian Cartwright gave a presentation on GEF SAP II Project: Strengthening National
Fisheries Management (on the implementation of the new Western and Central Pacific
Fisheries Convention). Issues that were raised in the discussion and ideas mooted on how
PNG can benefit from the GEF project in terms of implementing the WCPF Convention were
as follows:
· A workshop on the VDS directed largely at Government and Industry to raise awareness
and understanding of the Scheme.
· Further stock assessment work on bigeye tuna (BET) given its continued decline. It was
suggested that a desktop study be conducted initially focussing on existing data and
studies. This would include addressing longline impacts on BET, identifying areas where
they are caught and suggesting management measures to address these impacts.
· Building national/internal capacity within the NFA particularly in data analysis to reduce
reliance on SPC for more routine data analysis needs.

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· Development of a regional longline management plan would strengthen regional
management of the longline fishery and increase negotiating power at the Commission.
· Concern over catch information from Philippines and Indonesia particularly when taking
into consideration that the impact of tuna fishing in these areas is also felt in PNG
waters.
Other consultations were held prior to and after the two meetings. These were with:
· National Fisheries Authority
-
Mr Ludwig Kumoru, Manager, Fisheries Management Business Unit (Tuna)
-
Mr Norman Barnabas, Manager, Provincial & Industry Liaison Business Group
-
Mr Lamiller Pawut, Manager, Monitoring & Enforcement Division
-
Mr Terence Ward, Acting Financial Controller
· PNG Defence Force (Naval Division)
-
Lt. Thomas Ponjom
-
LCDR Chris Read, Surveillance Operations Plans Officer NSCC
· Department of Foreign Affairs
-
Mr Dennis T. Bebego, Director, Bilateral & Regional Economic Affairs
· Department of Environment & Conservation
-
Mr John Genolagain, First Assistant Secretary & GEF Focal Point
-
Mr Vagi Rei, Marine Officer
-
Mr James Sabi, Principal Ecologist ­ Biodiversity Branch
-
Godfried Angi, Coordinator ­ International Treaties & Conventions
-
Billo Polloe, Marine Officer
· Department of Justice & Attorney General
-
Ms Masio Nidung, Deputy State Solicitor (International)
-
Mr Douvery Itenao, Legal Officer
-
Mr Jack E. Kariko, Senior Legal Officer
A courtesy call was made to:
· Mr John Genolagain, First Assistant Secretary & GEF Focal Point, Department of
Environment and Conservation

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GEF SAP II Country Mission ­ PAPUA NEW GUINEA
PUBLIC FORUM
Wednesday, 21st July 2004
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Port Moresby
Participant List

William L. Kewo, Deputy Observer Manager, NFA; Emma P. Wangi, Legal Officer, NFA; Timothy Numilengi,
Audits & Certification, NFA; David Karis, Vessel Monitoring System Officer, NFA; Lamiller Pawut, Manager,
MCS, NFA; Joyce Agaru, Team Leader-Enforcement, NFA; Philip Polon, Manager-Sedentary, NFA; Augustine
Mobiha, Advisor-Fisheries Management, NFA; Luanah Koren, Prawn Scientist, NFA; Leban Gisawa, Manager-
Inshore Fisheries, NFA; Barre Kare, Manager-Prawn & Lobster, NFA; Gisa Komangin, Enforcement Officer,
NFA; Aquina Kango, Team Leader-Audit & Certification, NFA; Masio Nidung, Deputy State Solicitor
(International Law), Attorney General's Department; Jack Kariko, Senior Legal Officer, Attorney General's
Department; Kesi Lame, Principal Legal Officer, Attorney General's Department; Lt Thomas Ponjom, Director-
Maritime Operations, PNG Defence Force (Maritime Element); Max Itu, Principal Development Officer, Trade
& Industry; James Kiele, Director, Manus Fisheries Corporation; Thomas Nigints, General Manager-POM,
South Seas Tuna Corporation (SSTC); Jonathan Manieva, Vessel Operations Manager, SSTC; David Mai,
Managing Director, Coco Enterprise Ltd.;Renne Subido, VP Corporate Business, RD Tuna Canners Ltd
(RDTC); Vicente E. Rivero Jr., AVP, RDTC; Lohia T. Kapena, Director, GLDL; Francis Houji, Fair Well
Fishery (PNG) Ltd; Gilbert Kose, Pacific Blue Sea Fishing Ltd; Blaise Paru, Managing Director, Equatorial
Marine Resources Ltd; Molean R. Chapau; Rebecca Samuel, Marine Policy Officer, WWF PNG; Luanne Losi,
Marine Officer, WWF PNG; Barbara Masike, Partnership Coordinator, TNC; Augustine Mungkaje, Lecturer,
UPNG; Raela Wari, Reporter, The National; Norman Barnabas (CHAIR), Manager, Provincial & Industry
Liaison Business Group, NFA; Ludwig Kumoru (TECHNICAL ASSISTANT), Manager, Fisheries
Management Business Unit (Tuna); Ian Cartwright, GEF SAP II Country Mission Team; Seremaia Tuqiri, GEF
SAP II Country Mission Team

The Mission to Papua New Guinea held a public forum prior to the stakeholder consultation,
to create awareness of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Convention and the tuna
industry in the Pacific Islands. The forum was held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Those present
included representatives from line departments with oceanic fisheries components, fishing
industry, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and the media (refer to participant list
above). The forum was chaired by the Manager, Provincial & Industry Liaison Group, NFA.
Mr Ian Cartwright gave a presentation on the Management of Oceanic Fisheries of the
Western and Central Pacific Ocean. Significant issues and observations raised in the public
forum were as follows:
· The effect of fishing mortality on certain species of tuna (yellowfin, bigeye) will require
effective management regimes to be put in place to ensure their long term sustainability.
· Fisheries management is more about managing the users (i.e. the fishers) that about
managing the resource (i.e. the fish). Participation by industry in resource conservation
and management decisions (e.g. on licensing requirements) should be encouraged.
· Any decision to manage areas of the high seas by, for instance seasonal or area closures,
or would have to come from the new Tuna Commission but could be initiated by a
member.
· Information dissemination is a key factor in ensuring that primary stakeholders are kept
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(regulators) and the fishing industry therefore must be strengthened, particularly in
understanding the positions and interests. The feedback loop should also include the
general public. A forum run through the NFA would ensure that information is
disseminated as well as provide an opportunity for issues to be discussed.
· There was hope expressed annual financial contributions to the new Commission would
be adequate to ensure its smooth operation and to adequately meet the needs of PNG and
other Pacific Island Countries in terms of effective coordination of management in the
WCPO.
· There was some concern raised concerning the proposed Vessel Day Scheme. With the
possible advent of the VDS in January 2005 primary stakeholders need to be more
informed on how it will operate, and potential areas of conflict with any future
Convention regime.
· If the VDS system is implemented effectively, countries can be expected to have control
on overcapacity in the P/S sector, which will stand them in good stead for the
Commission






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Annex 4 ­ Availability of National Indicators

Current Value, if easily
Indicator
Availability
available
1. Coverage of:


a) catch and effort logsheets: domestic fleet

100%
b) catch and effort logsheets: foreign fleet

100%
c) port sampling

-
d) observers: domestic fleet

(6% longline, 20% p/s)
2. Levels of budgets and staffing for these


programmes
3. Levels of fleet capacity and fishing effort


4. Catch of target species,


5. Levels of mortality of related species,


including by-catch and seabirds

Note: this analysis does not include a range of national indicators which are known to be
available for all countries such as status of legislation, undertaking of national reforms etc.

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Annex 5 - Sustainability Analysis

Annual Government Revenue from Licensing:
K61 million


Annual In-Zone Catch Value:
Annual Domestic Catch Value:








Annual Production Value (including value of processing):
Expected Annual Commission Contributions: U$34,000 ­ US$38,000
Estimated Annual Government Incremental Costs: K1.25 million



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