Workshop Arrangements
Adoption of Agenda
Expected Outcomes
First OBSERVER TUNA DATABASE Workshop
(OTDW-1)
3-7 March 2014
SPC, Noumea, New Caledonia
Working hours
08.00 hrs to 09.30 hrs
09.30 hrs to 10.00 hrs morning tea
10.00 hrs to 11.30 hrs
13.00 hrs to 14.30 hrs
14.30 hrs to 15.00 hrs afternoon tea
15.00 hrs to 16.00 hrs
• Group Photo -- Tuesday morning tea
Lunch - Local shops are through the IRD compound.
Follow the crowd...
Canteen hours: 16.00 hrs to 17.00 hrs (every day)
FINANCE
Per diem
Available from the Finance Dept after the photo this morning.
Computers
Log in to the “SPC Guest” wireless account
Adaptors
Are available from Bruno, please hand these back at the end
of the workshop.
Phones
“IZI” cards are available from local shops. These also work in
your hotel rooms. If necessary, SPC can arrange international
calls. You will be charged for these.
Social
Tuesday 4th March :
Beer and Sashimi. (16:30 hrs to 18:30 hrs)
Friday afternoon:
SPC Bar is likely to be open from 17:30 onwards
Departure Details
• Please let us know if you change your accommodation as we
will have to let the airport driver know.
• A list noting your designated accommodation address will be
circulated on Wednesday.
• Pick-up is three hours before the flight.
Times will be confirmed on Thursday morning.
WORKSHOP AGENDA
ADOPTION
WORKSHOP – EXPECTED OUTCOMES
 Enhanced understanding of how to use the latest observer
query and reporting tools developed by the SPC and FFA
 Observer Placement Management System (OPM)
 TUBS Reporting System
 A clearer understanding of the range of observer reports that are required under
WCPFC reporting obligations and how to access the systems for producing these
reports.
 Enhanced knowledge and skills in observer data management
principals and procedures
 In turn, SPC and FFA will have a better understanding of what
Observer Coordinators require with respect to reporting and
data management in the future