Capacity building workshop
Reef Guardian
Enforcement Guideline and Capacity enhancement
Effective enforcement relied on the main four steps from Step 1 on detection of illegal fishing, Step 2 on successful detention of the suspect, Step 3 on the case prosecution and Step 4 on the criminal conviction. The Reef Guardian enforcement team plays an essential role in the early process of detecting illegal fishing. Enforcement guideline has been used to standardize the sea patrol operation, ensure the team safety and efficiency from boat check, and preserve all criminal evidence (protected species, illegal fishing equipment/substances). The guideline has been used as capacity training for systematic enforcement procedures to the recruit.
- Experiences sharing from partners and team members to develop a straightforward strategy and guideline.
- Sabah Environmental Court workshop emphasized the important preservation of the evidence for successful court prosecution and conviction.
- Clear enforcement strategy procedures are essential for effective sea patrol.
- Many cases fail in prosecution because of failure in evidence preservation for court prosecution.
- Delegate each enforcement crew's task in each sea patrol operation to ensure the effective detention of illegal fishing vessels.