Sustainable Fishing Activities
SILLA is making diverse efforts for sustainable development. We strive to minimize environmental impact and conserve resources, respect social diversity, address ethical issues, and practice transparent and sound business activities for sustainable growth.
Certified Sustainable fishing activities
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FOS
· FOS ·
About certificate
Friend of the Sea Certification gives the public reassurance that fish products originating from a fisheries are managed in a responsible and sustainable way – something that is becoming critical.
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FIP
· FIP ·
About project
FIP stands for the collaborative efforts of multiple stakeholders to enhance the sustainability of fisheries. It primarily refers to a process or project aimed at improving fisheries and guiding them in a sustainable direction, considering aspects such as fisheries environment, species conservation, ecosystem impact, social impact, and economic sustainability. FIPs take into account various facets related to fisheries improvement, thereby reducing the environmental impact of fisheries, conserving species, and simultaneously pursuing social and economic benefits. FIPs are composed through collaboration among diverse stakeholders such as fisheries associations, government agencies, non-profit organizations, industry, and consumer groups. Through this collaboration, they strive to achieve the goal of realizing sustainable fisheries.
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Dolphin safe
· Dolphin Safe ·
About certificate
"Dolphin safe" is a label or certification used in specific fishing operations to indicate methods and practices that do not harm or kill dolphins. To qualify for the "Dolphin safe" label, fisheries, particularly those targeting tuna, must adhere to specific criteria and standards.
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By purchasing products labeled as "Dolphin Safe," consumers can prioritize resource conservation and support fisheries that promote sustainable and ethical fishing methods. These labels, often associated with conservation organizations and government agencies, encourage responsible and environmentally friendly seafood choices. -
MSC
· MSC ·
About certificate
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) fisheries and MSC Chain of Custody (CoC) standards help companies and organisations to promote and identify wild caught fish as sustainable and well managed. Control Union Peru is accredited by ASI (Accreditation Services International) for the ASC and MSC CoC programs. Control Union UK is accredited by ASI (Accreditation Services International) for MSC Fisheries assessments and MSC / ASC CoC audit programs.
Environmental Management
SILLA considers marine environmental protection and sustainable fisheries resource management as our core values. We rigorously adhere to various guidelines in ship operations, striving to achieve sustainable fisheries. To achieve this, we strictly comply with regulations governing the handling of all waste generated from vessels and manage fuel supply, ensuring the protection of the marine environment from waste and fuel contamination. We make every effort to prevent overfishing by adhering to international regulations, implementing guidelines for discards and handling of bycatch to prevent the capture of marine species beyond regulatory limits.
Ocean Environment and Ecosystem Protection Guidelines
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PROHIBITION OF SHARK FINNING POLICY (PS)
FOR ISSF CONSERVATION MEASURE 3.1(c)
Date : 2024.04.01
- Prohibition of Transactions with Companies without a Public Policy Prohibiting Shark Finning
Vessels owned by SILLA and its joint venture do not permit aboard its vessels the practice of shark finning, which is defined as the removal and retention of any shark fins while discarding the remainder of the shark at sea and requires that all shark are, if retained, stored and landed with fins naturally attached
List of vessels managed under KIRIKORE FISHERIES CO., LTD:
For the purpose of this measure the following fins naturally attached definition from the MSC 3.0 standard will be used: "[A policy that requires] all retained sharks to be landed with their fins still attached to the carcass by prohibiting the removal of shark fins on board vessels as well as the prohibition of retaining onboard, transshipping or landing removed shark fins."Vessel Name: MOAMARI
List of vessels managed under NAURU FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION:
Vessel Name: MOAKONAVessel Name: NAOERO SUN
List of vessels managed under SILLA CO., LTD:
Vessel Name: NAOERO STARVessel Name: SHILLA EXPLORER
Vessel Name: SHILLA PIONEER
Vessel Name: SHILLA CHALLENGER
Vessel Name: SHILLA HARVESTER
Vessel Name: SHILLA JUPITER
Vessel Name: SHILLA SPRINTER
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PROHIBITION OF SHARK FINNING POLICY (LL)
FOR ISSF CONSERVATION MEASURE 3.1(c)
Date : 2024.01.01
- Prohibition of Transactions with Companies without a Public Policy Prohibiting Shark Finning
All fleets of SILLA CO., LTD, Korea, (Hereinafter called "SILLA") comply with ‘Prohibition of Shark Finning’ policy as follow
- SILLA do not endorse the practice of shark finning, which is the retention of any fins while discarding the carcass at sea.
List of vessels managed under SILLA CO., LTD:
- SILLA considers Shark finning is an abhorrent practice which contravenes various international rules and regulation.
- SILLA emphasize that sharks be landed with fins naturally attached if retained.
- SILLA concerns that shark finning has also contributed to major uncertainties about the total biomass and species composition of sharks caught
- SILLA recognizes that the objective of ISSF is to facilitate, in support of the RFMOs’ mandates, the effective conservation and management of tuna resources and the ecosystem to which they belong
- SILLA agrees that RFMO members to strengthen their management of sharks caught in association with tuna fisheries by prohibiting shark finning.Vessel Name: NO.51 SHIN YUNG
Vessel Name: NO.52 SHIN YUNG
Vessel Name: NO.55 SHIN YUNG
Vessel Name: NO.56 SHIN YUNG
Vessel Name: PANALOX 501
Vessel Name: PANALOX 502
Vessel Name: PANALOX 503
Vessel Name: PANALOX 505
Vessel Name: PANALOX 506
We certify that all long liner fleet of SILLA CO., LTD complies with ‘PROHIBITION OF SHARK FINNING’ policy which above-mentioned and implements during the entire voyage.
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FAD MANAGEMENT POLICY
FOR ISSF CONSERVATION MEASURE 3.7
Date : 2025.04.01
- Transactions with Vessels or Companies with Vessel-based FAD Management Policies
Starting on 1st Apr 2024, SILLA and its joint venture requires onboard its vessel(s) the use of the following best practices for FAD management, identified in ISSF Technical Report 2023-10, which updates ISSF Technical Report 2019-11, "Recommended Best Practices for FAD management in Tropical Tuna Purse Seine Fisheries":
List of vessels managed under KIRIKORE FISHERIES CO., LTD:
a) Comply with flag state and RFMO reporting requirements for fisheries statistics by set type
We commit to filling out completely and accurately the logbooks, including FAD logbook information, by set type required by RFMO and submitting them by electronic reporting to the required authority and/or RFMO.
We commit to achieving 100% observer coverage on all fishing trips through the regional observer program operated by RFMO.
We also commit to collecting data on the number of active FADs and FAD activity (deployments, visits, sets and loss) as required by RFMO and submitting them to the required authority and RFMO.
b) Voluntarily report additional FAD buoy data for use by RFMO science bodies
We commit to provide FAD buoy daily position and FAD buoy echo-sounder acoustic biomass data to the relevant [RFMO science bodies and/or national scientific institutions and/or flag State], with a maximum time lag of 90 days. Data submissions must include the vessel name and IMO number (if available). Deployments should be identified in the data submissions when possible. [And, if reporting to national scientific institution or flag state, we shall request that these data be made available to the relevant RFMO for scientific purposes.]
c) Support science-based limits on the overall number of FADs used per vessel and/or FAD sets made
We commit to abiding by the limit of active number of FADs adopted by RFMO.
We commit to deploying only FADs with satellite tracking buoys.
We also commit to abiding by the FAD time area closure established by RFMO.
d) Use only non-entangling FADs to reduce ghost fishing
We commit to only deploying or redeploying (i.e. placing in the water) FADs that are completely non-entangling (i.e., without any netting) according to the ISSF Guide for Non-Entangling FADs.
We also commit to Retrieving, where practicable, any encounterered pre-existing non-fully NEFAD (whether a set is done or not) which is not in compliance with this measure.
e) Mitigate other environmental impacts due to FAD loss including through the use of biodegradable FADs and FAD recovery policies
We commit to participating in trials of biodegradable FAD designs and/or FAD recovery programs that include the participation of the relevant RFMO science bodies and/or coastal States, national scientists, and/or ISSF scientists to monitor experimental design.
We commit to studying the feasibility of deploying simpler and smaller FADs.
f) For silky sharks (the main bycatch issue in FAD sets) implement further mitigation efforts
We commit to applying Best Practices for safe handling and release of sharks and rays brought onboard.
* ISSF CM 3.5 will be repealed and replaced by CM 3.7 as of 1 April 2025.
Vessel Name: MOAMARI
List of vessels managed under NAURU FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION:
Vessel Name: MOAKONAVessel Name: NAOERO SUN
List of vessels managed under SILLA CO., LTD:
Vessel Name: NAOERO STARVessel Name: SHILLA EXPLORER
Vessel Name: SHILLA PIONEER
Vessel Name: SHILLA CHALLENGER
Vessel Name: SHILLA HARVESTER
Vessel Name: SHILLA JUPITER
Vessel Name: SHILLA SPRINTER
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BEST PRACTICE FOR SHARK AND TURTLE POLICY
FOR ISSF CONSERVATION MEASURE 3.6
Date : 2024.01.01
- Transactions with Vessels Implementing Best Practices for Sharks, Sea Turtles and Seabirds
All Long liner fleets of SILLA CO., LTD, Korea,(Hereinafter called "SILLA") comply with ‘Best practice for Shark and Turtle’ policy as follow
List of vessels managed under SILLA CO., LTD:
- SILLA do not endorse the practice of shark finning, which is the retention of any fins while discarding the carcass at sea.
- SILLA recognizes the ecological and cultural significance of all species of sea turtle and shark.
- SILLA considers the adverse effect of fishing for highly migratory fish stocks on some populations of sea turtle and shark and implements below measure to prevent.
1. Using the circle hooks and only monofilament lines (e.g., the use of wire trace is prohibited)
2. No use of “shark lines” at any time.
3. Implementation by the crew of best practice handling techniques such as those outlined in the ISSF Skippers’ Guidebook to Sustainable Longline Fishing Practices
- SILLA recognizes that the objective of ISSF is to facilitate, in support of the RFMOs’ mandates, the effective conservation and management of tuna resources and the ecosystem to which they belong.
- SILLA agrees that RFMO members to strengthen their best practice for shark and turtle with tuna fisheries.Vessel Name: NO.51 SHIN YUNG
Vessel Name: NO.52 SHIN YUNG
Vessel Name: NO.55 SHIN YUNG
Vessel Name: NO.56 SHIN YUNG
Vessel Name: PANALOX 501
Vessel Name: PANALOX 502
Vessel Name: PANALOX 503
Vessel Name: PANALOX 505
Vessel Name: PANALOX 506