FISH Platform Meeting – Bali, Indonesia
FISH Platform Meeting – Bali, Indonesia
The FISH Platform is pleased to invite you to attend the FISH Platform Conference 2025, which will be held in-person only on:
Dates:
Wednesday, 12 November 2025 and Thursday, 13 November 2025
Venue:
Hyatt Regency Bali
Jl. Danau Tamblingan No.89, Sanur, Denpasar Selatan,
Kota Denpasar, Bali 80228, Indonesia
Phone: +62 361 281234
Website: https://www.hyatt.com
This international conference is organised by the FISH Platform and will bring together professionals, researchers, and stakeholders from around the world to discuss innovations, strategies, and collaborative opportunities in sustainable fisheries, marine ecosystems, and aquatic food systems.
During the conference, you will learn about:
- the legislative framework for the fishing sector;
- strengthening fishing communities through education, training, communication and policy;
- fisheries management and the impact on the health and safety of fishers;
- labour market challenges including recruitment and placement of migrant fishers); and
- innovation to support the health and safety of fishermen.
Program
Wednesday 12 November 2025
08.30 – 09.15 Registration
09.30 – 09.40 Welcome by the chair of the FISH Platform
0945 – 10.05 Opening of the conference by the Vice-President of Indonesia
10.10 – 11.10 The legislative framework
– Raising awareness in the Arctic Council of the provisions of the 2012 Cape Town Agreement for the Safety of Fishing Vessels by Michael Kingston representing the Arctic Council.
– ILO C.188 Working in Fishing Convention by Albert Bonasahat representative representing the UN International Labour Organization.
– Challenges of Implementing Vessel Regulations in the Pacific by Savenaca Kadavi representing the Human Dignity Group.
11.10 – 11.40 Coffee/tea break
11.40 – 13.00 Fisheries management and the impact on health and safety of fishers
– Fisheries management and the impact on the health and safety of small-scale fishers: a Bangladesh and Asia Perspective by Sazedul Hoque representing Patuakhali Science and Technology University.
– International Maritime Health Association by Brant Connors representing the International Maritime Health Association.
– Charting the Course: Sleep Studies in America’s Fisheries by Julie Sorensen, representing the New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health and Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety
– Improving Fishermen’s Health and Safety: Evidence from a Bangladesh Household Survey by Despena Andrioti Bygvraa representing the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg.
13.00 – 13.10 Group picture
13.10 – 14.10 Lunch break
14.10 – 15.10 Build a Roadmap for a Safer and More Sustainable Future
Breakout session led by Jonathan Heard of Stella Maris UK on:
– Adapting to climate emergencies in artisanal fisheries – facilitator Shannon Hardisty
– Solutions for reducing the impact of climate change on fisher’s safety – facilitator Lydia Woolley
– Economic and Ecological Sustainability in Artisanal Fishing – facilitator Alan McCulla
Closing with a presentation of results of breakout session and discussion on the way forward.
15.10 – 15.40 Coffee / tea break
15.40 – 16.00 Empower Fishing Communities through Education, Training, Communication and Policy
Promoting and communicating occupational safety and health standard by R Ahmad Anggi Hakim representing GISLI.
16.05 – 16.45 Panel debate
Panel debate on international standards and on-the-ground-realities lead by Derek Cardno representing the FISH Platform and the Scottish Fishermen Federation.
16.50 – 17.00 Closing of day 1
Closing of day 1 by Chalermvut Thansuvan representing the FISH Platform Asian Branch.
Thursday 13 November 2025
09.30 – 09.40 Welcome by the chair of the FISH Platform Asian branch
09.45 – 10.15 Key-note speaker: Safe and healthy for Migrant fishers
Presentation by Rizky Oktaviana representing Serikat Buruh Migran Indonesia.
10.20 – 11.00 Innovation in support of health and safety of fishers
– Technology for the future by Darren Guard representing Guard Safety.
– World Risk Poll, impact & evaluation, and the Global Safety Evidence Centre by Nancy Hey representing Lloyd’s Register Foundation.
11.00 – 11.30 Coffee / tea break
11.40 – 13.00 Labour market in fisheries
– Guidelines on fair labour market services for migrant fishers by Albert Bonasahat representing the UN International Labour Organisation
– Safeguarding Fishers in the Shadow of IUU: Emerging Legal and Policy Pathways for Safer Seas by Orima Melati Davey representing GISLI
– Best practices in recruitment of migrant fishers by INFISA
– The role of the supply chain to ensure fair labour practices by Martin Purves representing the International Pole and Line Foundation
13.00 – 14.00 Lunch break
14.00 – 15.15 Supportive organisations
– FISH Platform by Cor Blonk
– FISH Platform Asian branch by Chalermvut Thansuvan
– International Fund for Fishing Safety by Alan McCulla
– iFISH by Julie Sorenson
– Putting Safety at the Heart of Sustainability – Toward a Safer Ocean for Indonesia Fishermen by Dr. Rhandi Satria of the Global Compact/LRF Ocean Centre in Indonesia
15.15 – 15.50 The Bali Declaration
Signing the Bali Declaration: A Global Commitment to Health, Safety, and Decent Work for All Fishers
Ceremony lead by Shannon Hardisty of the International Pole and Line Foundation.
15.50 – 16.00 Closing of the conference
Closing words by Cor Blonk, chair of the FISH Platform.
Although the programme has been compiled with the utmost care, some parts of the programme may still undergo minor changes, such as the title of a presentation.
Admission to the conference is free, but the number of participants is limited to the maximum capacity of the conference room. For this reason, registration is required.
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and can be done using the form below.
We look forward to welcoming you to Bali for this important event.
Yours faithfully,
Cor Blonk
FISH Platform Chair