The most requested course has been 'MAM-010 Artisanal Fisherman with Accredited Experience'.
The Ministry of Production (PRODUCE) in Peru, through the National Fisheries Development Fund (FONDEPES), has trained a total of 10,571 artisanal fishers and aquaculturists during the first half of 2024.
In more detail, 4,960 artisanal marine and inland fishers and agents have been trained, as well as 5,611 aquaculturists, both in Peru and abroad.
"In these months, more than 200 training activities in artisanal fishing have been conducted, benefiting our fisher brothers from 13 regions across the coast, highlands, and jungle," stated the Minister of Production, Sergio González Guerrero.
According to PRODUCE, the most requested course has been 'MAM-010 Artisanal Fisherman with Accredited Experience' to obtain the Artisanal Fisherman Card.
Furthermore, the minister underlined the success of Sábados de Acuicultura which has trained more than 3,200 active and potential national aquaculturists, and over 800 from various parts of the world.
"With this virtual platform, made available to our aquaculturists, we have reached 15 countries globally. In the region, aquaculturists from Mexico, Ecuador, Colombia, and Bolivia, among others, have participated. Additionally, we have had producers from Germany, Italy, and the United States," he detailed.
The activities offered by the ministry are free and aim to reduce the technical training gaps in the sector and improve the productivity of the involved stakeholders.
Also, PRODUCE has issued, through the National Fisheries Health Agency (Sanipes), 425 health certification protocols to artisanal fishing vessels nationwide. These benefit more than 1,700 families, boosting trade across the country and exports.
The health authority projects that by the end of 2024, approximately 890 health certification protocols will be issued to artisanal fishing vessels.
Sanipes has issued health certification protocols to 8,142 artisanal fishing vessels nationwide.