Pacific Islands Regional Fisheries Observer PIRFO 3 weeks

Pacific Islands Regional Fisheries Observer • PIRFO • 3 weeks virtual/Zoom training • Start time 0900 hrs – 1200 hrs • Afternoon 1300 hrs- 1500 hrs • Certificate 3 in Observer operation (level 3) • Longline LL • Purse seine PS • Pole and Line PL

Pacific Islands Regional Fisheries Observer component • Basic navigation • Ship’s time • UTC time • Plotting • Position • Latitude • Longitude • distance

Pacific Islands Regional Fisheries Observer • Navigation test Species identification • Tuna • Billfish • Sharks • Other species • Sea turtles • Dolphins • whales

Pacific Islands Regional Fisheries Observer • Species ID tests – 7 tests Longline gear and operation • Longline forms • LL – 1 • LL 2/3 • LL – 4 • LL 1 & 2/3 (scenario tests) • LL - 4

Pacific Islands Regional Fisheries Observer Purse seine gear and operation • PS – 1 • PS – 2 • PS – 3 • PS – 4 • PS - 5 • PS – 1 test • PS – 2 Test • PS – 3 Test scenario tests/simulation • PS 4 - Test

Pacific Islands Regional Fisheries Observer General forms - Gen • Gen 1 – vessel sighting and fish transfer • Gen 2 – SSI Interaction with vessel or non primary gear • Gen 2 – SSI Sighting • Gen 3 –Vessel trip monitoring summary • Gen 4 – conversation factors • Gen 5 – FAD/PAYAO and Floating object • Gen 6 - Pollution

Pacific Islands Regional Fisheries Observer Gen 3 test and Gen 1 exercise Support forms - SUP • SUP – 1, Observer Placement meeting record pg 1 & pg 2 • SUP – 2, workbook reference • SUP – 3, Trip reconciliation • SUP – 4, Advances and Claims

Pacific Islands Regional Fisheries Observer Pacific tuna tagging • Tag recovery form – single and multiple form Journal How do write, Format, page number, date & time, event, incident, write every day, daily activity, legible, headings & signature Observer trip report template, format, headings, topic, explanation, details, forms

Pacific Islands Regional Fisheries Observer • Sea safety training • Firefighting • First aid training • Occupation Health and Safety

Pacific Islands Regional Fisheries Observer • This qualification is a requirement to operate as an observer in the Western & Central Pacific Ocean • The qualification will specify which fishing methodology or methodologies (pole & line, purse seine, long line) the holder of the qualification is trained in to undertake observer duties. • prepares candidates for emergencies that may occur at sea • to work safely and effectively • to perform basic navigation and communication • to undertake observation, monitoring and reporting duties required of an observer.

Pacific Islands Regional Fisheries Observer • Holder of certificate 3 There a number of endorsement units can complete and be awarded a micro-qualification in that unit • port sampling operations, • carrying out biological sampling of catch, • reporting electronically - ER • interpreting electronic monitoring operations - EM • monitoring and applying chain of custody processes and procedures.

Pacific Islands Regional Fisheries Observer PIROBS 3. 01 C Take emergency action on board a vessel PIROBS 3. 02 C Administer first aid PIROBS 3. 03 C Work effectively and safely as an observer PIROBS 3. 04 C Perform basic navigation and electronic communication PIROBS 3. 05 C Perform Observer Duties

Pacific Islands Regional Fisheries Observer PIROBS 3. 01 C Take emergency action on board a vessel ü Apply survival techniques ü Operate lifesaving and survival equipment ü Participate in abandon vessel drills ü Carry out fire minimisation procedures ü Respond to emergency situations involving fire ü Operate portable firefighting equipment ü Carry out firefighting operations

Pacific Islands Regional Fisheries Observer PIROBS 3. 02 C Administer first aid ü Perform immediate lifesaving first aid pending the arrival of medical assistance ü Recognise the symptoms and signs of acute illness and/or injury and take appropriate action ü Manage wounds and bleeding ü Manage burns ü Manage bone, joint and muscle injuries ü Adapt first aid procedures for remote situations

Pacific Islands Regional Fisheries Observer PIROBS 3. 03 C Work effectively and safely as an observer ü ü ü Prepare for an extended trip to sea Maintain professional and ethical standards Maintain personal well being Maintain effective human relationships Participate in life aboard a fishing vessel Observe safe work practices

Pacific Islands Regional Fisheries Observer PIROBS 3. 04 C – Perform basic navigation, other than watchkeeping, and electronic communication ü Obtain time and position and vessel heading from available navigation aids ü Plot a future position and calculate estimated time of arrival (ETA) for the vessel from available navigation aids ü Recognise common and emerging fishing and navigational aids and record their use on fishing and associated vessels ü Provide a report electronically and activate personal safety devices

Pacific Islands Regional Fisheries Observer PIROBS 3. 05 C Perform Observer Duties ü Apply knowledge of fisheries monitoring and management within the Western & Central Pacific Ocean ü Use and maintain equipment and recording tools used by a fisheries observer ü Operate and maintain communication equipment ü Observe, monitor and document fishing activities ü Record and report observations and monitoring activities

Pacific Islands Regional Fisheries Observer GROUP A Safety Units PIROBS 3. 01 C PIROBS 3. 02 C Take emergency action on board a vessel Administer first aid GROUP B Observer Specific Units PIROBS 3. 03 C PIROBS 3. 04 C Work effectively and safely as an observer Perform basic navigation, other than watchkeeping, and electronic communication PIROBS 3. 05 C Perform Observer Duties GROUP C Endorsement Units PIROBS 3. 06 E PIROBS 3. 07 E PIROBS 3. 08 E PIROBS 3. 09 E PIROBS 3. 10 E Carry out biological sampling of catch Report electronically Interpret electronic monitoring operations Monitor and apply chain of custody processes and procedures Transmit and receive information by marine radio or telephone

Pacific Islands Regional Fisheries Observer • At the end of this 3 week training • On going completing some of the assessment • Assessment to finish in VMC (Vanuatu) next year • Sea safety training – Maritime College • Certification and certificates