Research Institutes in Pakistan

Pakistan

Marine Fisheries Department.

Contact: Dr. Abdul Majid.
Title: Director General
Address: Government of Pakistan, Marine Fisheries Department, Fish Harbour
City/State: Karachi
Country: Pakistan
Phone of Organization: 92-21-202795-8(four lines) , 92-21-201758
Cable: Centfish
Telex:
Fax:
Year Established: 1951.
Language of Registration: English
Source of Input: INRES01
INRES Inst. No.: PAK2012
Information Last Updated: 03/22/94
Institution Type: Governmental/Inter-Governmental


Purpose:
Monitoring of the overall activities of fishery sector of Pakistan the main functions of marine fisheries department are as follows:-To undertake sea exploratory fishing surveys and biological research to determine where, when and how much fish is available; to study the occurrence, life history and distribution of commercially important fishes; to manage and rationally utilize available fish stocks in the exclusive economic zone of Pakistan; to manage and improve fishing. Introduce newer fishing techniques and improvements of the traditional methods; to train fisher men in fishing techniques, seamanship and engine care; to promote technological research to improve fish handling and preservation methods and to introduce new fish products; to liaise and deal with: FAO/UNDP of the United Nations. Indian Ocean Fishery Commission (IOFC)Committee On Fisheries (COFI) Indo-Pacific Fisheries Fisheries Council (IPFC)Asian Development Bank (ADB) Agriculture Development Of Pakistan (ADBP) Scientific Committee on Oceanographic Research (SCOR)World Bank Islamic Bank To collect, analyze and interpret fisheries statistics from biological and economic point of view and its dissemination to interested parties. To advise the federal and provincial governments on all matters relating to promotion and development of fisheries on all Pakistan basis. To collect, co-ordinate and advise on the development of research activities of the provincial fisheries, etc.

Expertise & Training Programs

Training Program No: 1

Area of Training

Fishing vessel design
Fishing technology

Description:
Deck-hand on small to medium sized fishing vessels and engine operation and maintenance as well.

Language(s) Used: English/Urdu

Type of Exp/Trg: eeks each