May 2014
A third training course in “Artisan Fishing Methods” was carried out within the framework of an institutional cooperation agreement entered into between PERU LNG and Fondo Nacional de Desarrollo Pesquero – FONDEPES. The purpose of this training course is to train fishermen and optimize their skills. The course is aimed at disclosing and implementing new fishing methods, thereby contributing to the formalization and certification of fishermen.
On this occasion, members of the Asociación de Extractores Mejilloneros y Pescadores de Nuevo Ayacucho – Afines, were trained in the “Assembly and Operation of Long Lines” and “Sailors engaged in Artisan Fishing”. The course lasted 12 days and was carried out in the city of Paita.
“PERU LNG is always carrying out activities that contribute to the development of neighboring populations, and we believe that the formalization of artisan fishermen will bring many benefits to artisan fishing, which is so important in this part of Peru”, Julio Rojas”, Community Relations and Social Investment Manager asserted.
At the closing ceremony, participants stressed that they were satisfied with the training received. In turn, the president of the Asociación de Extractores Mejilloneros y Pescadores de Nuevo Ayacucho – Afines, Mr. Sepriano Palomino Quispe, thanked PERU LNG and FONDEPES for carrying out this course, stressing the importance and relevance of the program.
In view of the positive feedback received from fishermen, a fourth training course is intended to be carried out in 2014, as the idea is to have all fishermen associations take part in the program to strengthen their skills and become certified in artisan fishing.
