1. National IMS and E-Reporting; current status and future plans
Working Paper 7
HOF9 - Ninth SPC Heads of Fisheries Meeting
6-12 March 2015
Noumea, New Caledonia

2. National IMS (Information Systems)
Integrates all types of data
Consistent appearance
Comprehensive integrated reporting
Enhances data quality control
Supports ‘Cloud’ or ‘Local’ stored data

3. National IMS – Current Status
Two systems currently available to member countries
iFIMS/FIMS (QAC/PNG-NFA/PNAO)
National IMS (and RIMF) – FFA/SPC
Some collaboration related to the two IMS
ensure regional standardisation/compatibility
data flows for stock assessments
TUFMAN-2 development
new concept building on TUFMAN strengths
better data flow
supports E-Reporting data receipt
cloud-hosting option
incorporated into the National IMS

4. National IMS – Future Plans
Gradual expansion of IMS in countries
Select suitable IMS
Possible to use components of two existing systems
Joint SPC/FFA work plan for National IMS work
(including TUFMAN-2 trials/implementation)
Better REPORTING …
(to satisfy regional/national obligations and requirements)
Regional agencies should aim to ensure…
different IMS systems will be compatible and supported, with transparent integration
data confidentiality and security are maintained
capacity building is fundamental

5. E-Reporting – Current Products
LL and PS eTUNALOG
CLS MARLIN

6. E-Reporting – Current Status
From a technical viewpoint, E-Reporting clearly works
E-Reporting systems will require dedicated resources
Interest, but only one country has implemented
Main impediments to implementation are not technical
Regional agencies have a role to support E-Reporting

7. E-Reporting – SPC’s role
Develop E-Reporting systems, where requested
Collaborate with third-party service providers used by member countries
Assist countries move to E-R implementation, where relevant
Assist to build capacity so that countries can manage their E-Reporting systems
Collaborate with regional agencies to progress E-Reporting implementation

8. E-Reporting – Future Plans
E-Reporting is happening and will gradually be adopted throughout the region
E-R Trials will lead to implementation
Member countries need to be aware before they commit
the resources required to manage E-R ?
Cost Recovery ?
What changes to policy and legislation to support E-R ?
Regional agencies will have respective roles to play

9. National IMS and E-Reporting
Discussion points
Are you satisfied with the progress of National IMS Systems?
What are the main areas regional agencies should focus on to improve implementation of National IMS?
What are the major impediments preventing your country implementing E-REPORTING?
What are the main areas regional agencies should focus on to improve implementation of E-REPORTING in your country?