Unicord responded only shortly sayi

Unicord responded only shortly saying that the
company is working closely with the TTIA (Thai
Tuna Industry Association) and Thai government
to ensure the working condition on the
ships. According to Unicord there are laws and
measures being implemented or about to be
implemented to fi ght against illegal, unreported,
and unregulated (IUU) fi shing.
According to TUM it requires its suppliers to
comply with the company’s Code of Conduct
on Labor Issues. With every shipment delivered,
there must be a Marine Catch Purchasing Document
(MCPD) signed off by the supplier and
endorsed by an authority of the Thai Department
of Fisheries. In recognising the challenges
faced by the local Thai fi sheries, TUM say that
it has put in place an action plan to screen,
audit, and verify responsible suppliers to ensure
ethical crew employment practice. According
to TUM its representative will discuss with each
supplier to explain and clarify the audit criteria
and procedure which will be consisted of the
following points:
1. Each Thai crew must have valid Thai