In addition, TTIA members follow strict chain of custody and control
protocols on the fish that they purchase to ensure that a stringent and transparent tracking
from catching vessel to carrier and onwards to the processing facility and final market is
monitored and documented at every stage of the operation. This involves EU approved
competent authorities monitoring and approving at the transshipment port, the flag state of
the vessel verifying and confirming the registration and fishing activity of the fishing vessel,
monitoring the discharge of the carrier in Thailand as well as final confirmation by the Thai
Department of Fisheries prior to export to the EU that all documents are in compliance.