This is to ensure compliance with the Fisheries Administrative Order (FAO) 198.

BFAR XI regularly conducts inspection to every commercial fishing vessel in Davao region prior to the renewal of their license and approval of their fishing support vessel application. This is part of the government’s effort in its fight to prevent, deter, and eliminate illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing activities.(IEC)

courtesy: BFAR XI CFVGL team