TECHNICAL COOPERATION PROGRAMME
THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN
Report prepared for the
Agricultural Sector Project Formulation Mission
based on the work of
Pinij Kungvankij
Consultant
This report was prepared during the course of the project identified on the title page. The conclusions and recommendations given in the report are those considered appropriate at the time of its preparation. They may be modified in the light of further knowledge gained at subsequent stages of the project.
The designations employed and the presentation of the material in this document do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the United Nations or the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations concerning the legal or constitutional status of any country, territory or sea area, or concerning the delimitation of frontiers.
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS
ROME, 1991
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1.1 Terms of references
1.2 Background information
2.1 The project
2.2 Project site and facilities
2.2.1 Hatchery and nursery complex
2.2.2 Grow-out pond
2.2.3 Office and Training Quarters
2.2.4 Personnel
2.3.1 Bandar Abbas
2.3.2 Bushehr
2.4 Testing of facilities and conducting breeding trials of marine shrimp at Kollahi
2.4.1 Pumping system and tank facilities
2.4.2 Breeding trials
2.5 Availability of spawners and broodstock
4.1 Staff development
4.2 Hatchery
4.3 Grow-out pond
4.4 Offices and training quarters
4.5 Support facilities
Appendix 1: LIST OF EQUIPMENT
Appendix 2: ITINERARY
Appendix 3: PERSONS MET
The first phase of the consultant's assignment for the Agricultural sector project formulation mission TCP/IRA/0051 was carried out during the period 22 March-14 April 1990. The terms of reference as set out in the report on the first consultancy are as follows :
to review and assess experience to date in Iran, and in particular at the Government pilot project, in the field of marine shrimp production including research, egg collection, breeding, disease control and feeding;
to visit the sites of existing marine shrimp culture operations in Iran, make recommendations on technology suitable for Iranian conditions, pond preparation, source of feed, disease and quality control, and where necessary equipment for which costs and specifications should be provided.
in the course of his investigations, to provide training to his Iranian counterpart and develop proposals for an on-site training programme at the Government pilot shrimp culture station.
to prepare a report on the findings as well as a project preparation framework and draft project document for UNDP funding. The latter should be discussed with the Government and cleared by UNDP prior to the consultant's departure from Teheran.
The mission will take place in two phases: during the first phase, lasting one month, the consultant will undertake the tasks listed above, after briefing at FAO Headquarters. During the second phase, to take place after approximately six months, the consultant will return to Iran to check on progress, and if necessary make recommendations for any corrective measures required. After each phase the consultant will return to Headquarters for debriefing.
In addition to the above, the consultant was requested to check and recommend corrective measures required in particular with facilities and infrastructure of the project, as well as progress made by project personnel, and to prepare detailed specifications suitable for placement of orders for equipment for the follow-up UNDP Project IRA/89/041 and to check availability of utilizable brooders.
Shrimp farming is one of the high priority programmes in the first National Development Plan of the Islamic Republic of Iran because of its considerable potential to increase fisheries production, generate export earnings and employment in the rural area. The shrimp farming development project has been established and much effort has been put into shrimp breeding. However, the efforts have not met with the expected success.
To achieve the objective of shrimp farm development in the country, the Government requested the assistance of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations to examine the causes of the difficulties encountered and to make proposals with respect to technical assistance as well as to train the national staff in marine shrimp culture.
The consultant was assigned to visit Iran from 22 March to 14 April 1991. The following tasks were accomplished:
1. Breeding trials
Initial breeding trials of marine shrimp Penaeus semisulcatus were undertaken at Bandar Abbas Fisheries Research Institute. The results of these trials were satisfactory.
2. Guide to shrimp farming development in Iran
This reports on the technical findings, including the present status of shrimp culture in Iran, proposed shrimp farming strategy, techniques for shrimp culture development and other recommendations.
3. Draft project proposal on “Training course on marine shrimp culture”
This included the objectives, duration and venue, work plan input, budgetary requirements, tentative schedule and syllabus.
4. Project formulation framework on “Shrimp culture development project in Iran”
5. Draft Project Document
The draft project document on the shrimp culture development project was prepared, and details discussed with the UNDP Programme Officer and the SHILAT before the consultant's departure from Iran.
6. Demonstration and training
Demonstration and training on spawners, their collection, handling and transportation, breeding, egg collection, larval rearing and production of live food organisms were organized for the local staff.
This report, following a one-month follow-up mission in Iran, from 16 March to 14 April 1991 detailed the progress of work accomplished as set out in the project document as well as project site selection including the progress of work carried out in all the established and suggested facilities, and technical measures taken particularly on the breeding and larval rearing of marine shrimp.
The draft project document, prepared by the consultant during the previous mission, was finalized and approved with minor changes. The document, concerning the shrimp culture development project in Iran was assigned the code IRA/89/041. It has been signed by all the parties concerned, the funding agency (UNDP), executing agency (FAO) and the host government (the Islamic Republic of Iran) and has been operational since January 1991.
The major change in the project document was the increase of the cost-sharing component by the host government (from US$ 146 000 to US$ 216 500). However, almost 100% of the increase was allocated to Line 40 Equipment (from US$ 76 000 to US$ 146 000). It was therefore necessary to revise and recheck all the equipment required for the project in line with the increase in the budget. The new equipment list including specifications and estimated cost was prepared and is included as Appendix 1.
The Government was enthusiastic about the UNDP/FAO assistance to the shrimp project. This was apparent as the Government had already carried out an initial feasibility study and survey of the suitable sites for marine shrimp farming development and had also agreed in principle to provide land free-of-charge to the private sector for those interested in developing the shrimp farming industry. The Government will also provide necessary facilities, such as access roads, electricity, and drainage canals. To date, there are at least five private sector concerns who have applied for land and expressed interest and two of them have already been approved. However, the locations for shrimp farm development still need detailed survey in all the proposed sites. The data from this survey will be analysed and evaluated under the close supervision of the FAO expert. The result of this evaluation could then be used to prioritize and prepare the lay-out of the master plan, as well as the division of the land into small lots of about 100 ha each, to allow the private sector concerns to select the site from the assigned lots. In addition, the Government repeatedly inquired about the arrival of the Project Chief Technical Adviser.
The project formulation mission was fielded to Iran in 1990. The Department of Fisheries (SHILAT) had decided to establish a shrimp culture development centre in Kollahi, Bandar Abbas in 1988, and construction work had been underway since 1989. However, to date most of the facilities including hatchery, nursery complex and grow-out pond are still under construction. From field observation, little progress has been made between the consultant's two visits; apart from the hatchery, nursery complex and grow-out pond, none of the supporting infrastructure and facilities such as offices and training quarters, mentioned in the project document, had been completed.
The hatchery and nursery complex and grow-out pond were constructed according to the original plan without any improvements or modifications as suggested and recommended by the consultant on his previous mission. Considerable modification and improvement will be necessary during the implementation phase.
About 85 percent of the construction work of the hatchery and nursery complex has been completed. The concrete tanks, installation of supporting facilities and the laboratory, are still to be finalized. The project co-ordinator assured the writer that the remaining construction work on the hatchery and nursery complex would be completed within 1 month.
The following are the major findings in the hatchery and nursery complex.
2.2.1.1 The Water System
Marine pumps were installed at about 300 m from the water source, resulting in inefficient pumping of the water from the water source to the stocking tank.
In accordance with the original design and as recommended by the consultant on the previous mission, given that the water source is very turbid, a sedimentation pond was to be built in front of the pumping station to allow the sediment to be retained before pumping. However, no sedimentation facility had been constructed.
The filter tank was made of normal steel which will not endure seawater conditions for very long. In addition, the filter material used in the filter tank was not fine enough, resulting in the filter tank appearing not to function at all, since the water from the filter tank was as turbid as that from the water source.
All the larval rearing tanks, nursery tanks and maturation tanks were fed by 4-inch PVC piping as main seawater lines from the water stocking tanks, then reduced to ¾-inch PVC piping as distribution pipes for each tank. These bore sizes are too small and result in the water filling-up very slowly.
All the valves used in the water system are made of brass. The brass might directly affect the water quality since it is an alloy of copper.
2.2.1.2 The Aeration System
The aerator used in the test-run was supplied by a reciprocating air compressor which is not suitable for hatchery operations since the air compressor cannot provide oil-free air to the hatchery.
The air distribution pipe was installed on the floor of the hatchery building, which is not appropriate since the water can be sucked into the pipe whenever the aerator stops operation or there is a power-cut, and this will create accumulation of water in the pipe and the growth of undesirable bacteria. The air pipe should be installed -overhead.
2.2.1.3 The Concrete Tank
The finish of all the concrete tanks is very rough, and the tank walls are not smooth.
Most of the drain pipes are leaking.
The water stocking tank is leaking, especially in the drainpipe area.
2.2.1.4 The Laboratory
All the important facilities in the laboratory are still to be prepared.
The earth-work has been completed. However, the dike remains very big, about 20 m wide. This was due to miscalculation of the volume of earth to be removed and the lack of machinary to move the earth to another area. This not only reduced the pond size from 1 ha as originally planned to ½ ha, but makes it impossible to drain the pond completely.
Only three ponds were completed with sluice gates, the other 17 were expected to be completed within 3 months.
The general findings are as follows:
The reservoir was not constructed as recommended at the last visit. This will result in heavy sedimentation in the pond after each crop. The reservoir serves not only as the water stocking pond to ensure the quality and quantity of water during neap tide, but also as the sedimentation pond before the water is distributed into the pond.
No pumping system was provided for the pond system. This might cause problems of insufficient water supply through tidal fluctuation during neap tide, especially if the pond is intended for semi-intensive or intensive culture.
The electricity system is not yet installed in the farm. It should be noted that both hatchery and farm require a great deal of modification and improvement.
The main supply canal is controlled by four lock-gates, each about 1.8 m wide, and the groove for the gate was prepared with only one groove 1 inch deep and wide. It is impossible to use the 1.8 m long and 1 inch thick wooden planks as the lock-gate for the designed depth of water.
Most of the lock-gates in the grow-out ponds are provided with only 1 groove per lock-gate which is not enough. There should be at least 3 grooves per gate.
As stated in the project document, the project offices and training quarters will be provided by the host government. This has not been done.
Most of the key personnel (the project co-ordinator and 4 professional staff) were already recruited. However, most of the staff lack pratical experience in shrimp culture, and need training. Other support staff, technical, administrative and auxiliary staff are not yet recruited.
During a previous mission the consultant demonstrated shrimp hatchery operation techniques (including collection of spawners, handling and transportation, shrimp breeding, collection of eggs, larval-rearing and production of live-food organisms) to scientists from various provinces at the Bandar Abbas Fisheries Research Institute. Since then, few trials were carried out on shrimp breeding which could be attributed to lack of facilities and experience.
Following the previous visit of the consultant, the researchers at Bandar Abbas Research Institute attempted several breeding trials. However, results obtained had a very low survival rate.
Several trials were conducted on the breeding and larval rearing of P semisulcatus. Due to lack of facilities and larval feed, few larvae were obtained and the survival rate was low.
The successful breeding of marine shrimp has encouraged SHILAT and the Bushehr provincial fisheries office to establish one temporary hatchery in Bushehr. The arrangement is that the Bushehr provincial fisheries office rents two buildings which were prepared as the sorting room for marine products for the Aquaculture Department for one year. The Aquaculture Department prepared the facilities including 32 4-t fibreglass tanks, and water and aeration systems to operate the shrimp hatchery. If operations during this spawning season prove successful, the new permanent hatchery will be set up immediately.
Since the hatchery at Kollahi was recently constructed, the facilities and equipment has never been test-run. A planning session with Mr Maghsoodi, project co-ordinator, was held to plan the following tests during the consultant's current visit.
Marine pumps, installed at about 300 m from the water source, were tested. The results show that the pump has insufficient power to draw water from the source. Either the pump station should be relocated or a more powerful pump should be installed. For immediate use, the problem was solved by using a small pump to pump the water into the inlet pipe of the marine pump and then switch on the marine pump to draw in the water. This should only be for temporary use. The final resolution should be made as soon as possible.
2.4.1.1 Filter tank
The water which is very turbid was drawn directly from the natural canal through the filter tank to the water stocking tank. The water in the stocking tank was as turbid as that in the natural canal, showing that the filter tank is not functioning.
Seawater used in the breeding trials during this visit was drawn direct from the water source and allowed to settle in the seawater stocking tank for 24–36 h before use.
2.4.1.2 Larval rearing and nursing tanks
All rearing and nursing tanks were conditioned by using 400 g alum/m3 of water in the tanks for 1 week.
2.4.1.3 Fiberglass tanks
Since concrete tanks in the hatchery and nursery complex are under conditioning, ten 4-t capacity tanks were ordered and installed. Five fibreglass tanks were installed inside the hatchery and nursery complex as larval rearing tanks and the rest were set outdoors to be used for the mass culture of phytoplankton.
2.4.2.1 First and second trials
Penaeus merquiensis and P. semisulcatus spawners were caught from the gulf in front of the Kollahi station. The spawners were placed in three 200-1 spawning tanks at the rate of 4 spawners per tank. After stocking, about 60% of the spawners spawned that same night. Spawning activities and development were monitored and the eggs were successfully fertilized and developed. However all eggs burst 5–6 h after spawning.
The second trial repeated the procedure of the first trial; spawners and water came from the same source. The same results as for the first trial were obtained.
In order to identify the problems and the solutions in the short period available, monitoring of seawater, inspection of spawners and egg development observation were carefully carried out in the second trial. After inspection, monitoring and observation, it was concluded that the bursting of the eggs might be attributable to the following factors.
1. Water quality
The water quality in the water source has never been analysed. It might contain chemical parameters which affect the development of the eggs.
2. Spawner quality
disease: many Leginidium fungi were observed attached. to the egg shell during egg development.
crude oil effect: a large amount of crude oil recently released into the gulf during the Gulf War might affect the spawners, especially with regard to gonadal maturation and the hatching process.
3. Difference in water salinity
During the breeding trials, the salinity of the water source was higher than that of the fishing ground (about 7 ppt).
In order to solve the problem, the following technical measures were implemented:
The salinity of the water in the spawning tank was adjusted to that of the water in the spawner collecting ground which can be considered the spawning ground.
In order to prevent fungus disease, all the spawners used in the incoming trial were treated with Malachite green (short bath method) before release into the spawning tanks.
Calcium hypochlorite was used to chlorinate (purify) seawater for 48 hours; sodium thiosulfate was then applied to dechlorinate, and finally the water was aerated for 2 h prior to using.
The water sample was sent to Teheran for detailed analysis, especially the chemical parameters.
2.4.2.2 Third trial
In this trial, waters from different sources (water stocking tank, water source of the hatchery, and seawater from the bay) were adjusted to bring the salinity to that of the spawning ground and used in different spawning tanks. Spawners were treated with Malachite green. As purified seawater is not suitable, for immediate use, non-purified seawater was used. Twenty spawners taken from the gulf near the centre were placed in three spawning tanks at the rate of 3 spawners/tank, and the other spawners (11) were placed in one 4-t fibreglass tank. The result of this trial was the same as for the first and second trials.
2.4.2.3 Fourth trial
Purified seawater, adjusted seawater and treated spawners were used in this trial.
The result was satisfactory: most of the spawners spawned and the eggs developed and hatched but the larvae were observed to be very weak. However, on the day the consultant left the station for
Bushehr, the breeding trial was continued by the local staff as recommended. It was later reported that the larvae was approaching the Zoea stage.
The successful results obtained might be attributable to the reaction of CaOC12 with ions such as Fe in the water. It also showed that the problems could have been solved earlier if the results of the water analysis were available.
The demonstration on the breeding of marine shrimp P. semisulcatus also took place in Bushehr. The result of the trial is satisfactory, although improvements are necessary.
There has been a ban on shrimp fishing in the gulf during spawning season (January-July) since 1980 or just after the revolution resulting in an increase in the stock of shrimp. P. merguiensis and P. semisulcatus in particular increased notably in recent years. This is apparent from the shrimp catches in the gulf increasing from 2 000 t in 1985 to more than 10 000 t in 1990 (Table 1).
| Year | t |
| 1985 | |
| 1986 | 2 000 |
| 1987 | 2 500 |
| 1988 | 8 000 |
| 1989 | 9 120 |
| 1990 | more than 10 000 |
Source: SHILAT
To ensure the availability of spawners and broodstock for implementation of the project, the consultant requested the SHILAT, through the project co-ordinator, to arrange a trawler for broodstock and spawner collection in Bandar Abbas and Bushehr. Tables 2 and 3 show that both provinces have sufficient spawners to supply the hatchery, although it was only the start of the natural spawning season.
| Date | Fishing method | No. caught | |
| P. merguiensis | P. semisulcatus | ||
| 22/3/91 | trawling | 12 | |
| 23/3/91 | trawling | 36 | |
| 24/3/91 | no survey | ||
| 25/3/91 | trawling | 3 | 3 |
| 27/3/91 | trawling | 12 | 2 |
| Date | Fishing method | No. caught P. semisulcatus |
| 2/4/91 | trawling | 6 |
| 3/4/91 | trawling | 15 |
Since the equipment budget in the original project document prepared by the consultant was increased from US$ 76 000 to 146 000 all the equipment requirement should be revised, and the equipment needed by the centre and not available locally should especially be increased.
The revised equipment requirement is summarized under the following headings:
Laboratory
Hatchery
Grow-out pond
Training
Survey
Details and breakdown by item including specification and suitable source for placement of order is shown in Appendix 1.
Advanced technical training of appropriate key staff of the centre is needed to ensure greater responsibility and ability to conduct proper shrimp culture experiments, feed preparation and analysis of the results.
Close attention should be given to technical co-operation, and periodic reviews should be carried out to address technical questions and to minimize logistic problems that could adversely affect the achievement of particular objectives.
Immediate action to analyse the quality of the seawater supply should be taken. A deep well and a shallow well should be excavated near the hatchery area and samples of the water sent for analysis. If the water quality is suitable for hatchery purposes this could be a reliable source of seawater for hatchery operations as the water from a deep well or a shallow well is always clearer.
A sedimentation tank or pond is necessary; this will not only provide clearer water, but also reduce the load of the filter tank and pumping system.
An overhead piping system for aeration should be installed. Air supply should be changed from air compressor to air blower since the air blower can provide a high volume of oil-free air.
A phyco-laboratory is urgently needed for culturing and monitoring a pure stock of phytoplankton necessary for larval feed.
A pumping system is needed, since the ponds will be utilized in a semi-intensive or intensive system. Water supply from tidal flow is not sufficient, especially during neap tide.
Electricity should be supplied to the pond as an aeration system and lighting system will have to be installed.
Offices and training quarters should be constructed.
A freshwater supply system is necessary both for use of the staff and for the cleaning of equipment.
A stand-by generator is essential.
(all unit costs estimated subject to supplier quotation)
| A. Laboratory equipment | |||||
| Item | Specification | Quantity | Unit cost | Total cost | Placement of order |
| Stereoscopic microscope | Binocular with camera and accessories | 1 | 3 600 | 3 600 | Japan |
| Spectrophotometer | spec 20 with full reagent for NH4, NO3, NO2 | 1 | 2 000 | 2 000 | USA |
| DO meter | probe type, portable temperature compensated (YSI) | 2 | 1 500 | 3 000 | USA |
| pH meter | probe type, digital portable | 2 | 1 000 | 2 000 | USA |
| Microscope | binocular with external viewing | 1 | 4 000 | 4 000 | Japan Germany |
| Water distiller | electrical 71/h | 1 | 3 000 | 3 000 | Germany |
| Analytical balance | digital 0.000 lg to weigh max. 20g | 1 | 2 000 | 2 000 | Germany |
| Cell counter | probe type, digital, measures density of plankton | 1 | 2 800 | 2 800 | Japan |
| Autoclave | 130°C, 25 psi stainless steel | 1 | 2 100 | 2 100 | Japan |
| Automatic rotary microtome | with sectioning adaptor and supplies (1–50 micrometer) | 1 | 3 500 | Japan | |
| Chemicals | analytical grade | 3 000 | |||
| Glass ware | 2 000 | ||||
| Other related equipment | 1 500 | ||||
| B. Hatchery equipment | |||||
| Reflectophotometer salinometer | handy range 1–100 ppt | 2 | 700 | 1 400 | USA |
| Pressure sand filter and accessories | different size of filter material final seawater to be less than 5 micron undesirable particle | 2 | 4 000 | 8 000 | Germany UK |
| Air blower electrically driven 220V, 50 Hz | 2" rootes type, completely oil-free heavy duty type displacement not less than 360 m3/h coupled to suitable motor, on common baseplate, 04 kg/cm2 (4 000 mg) with main switch and automatic star-delta, starter | 2 | 2 500 | 5 000 | Germany Japan |
| UV water treatment system | UV lamp internals of stainless steel cylindrical construction, water through-put 8 l/m | 2 | 3 000 | 6 000 | Japan |
| Artificial plankton or micro capsulated feed | various sizes range from 5 micron to 100 micron | 2 000 | USA or UK | ||
| Submersible pump 220 V, 50 Hz | 1" with 20 m plastic hose | 2 | 500 | 1 000 | Japan |
| Submersible pump 220 V, 50 Hz | 2" with 20 m plastic hose | 2 | 1 000 | 2 000 | Japan |
| Plankton nets | various mesh size 20,40,80 120,200,300 and 500 micron | 3 000 | Switzerland | ||
| Other related equipment | 5 000 | ||||
| C. Pond culture equipment | |||||
| DO monitor | probe type, graphic chart, 24 h recording of DO and temperature | 1 | 4 500 | 4 500 | USA |
| Small feed meal (capacity 1 t feed/day) | |||||
| Disc meal 200 kg/h | to grind coarse ingredient to fine particle size electric motor driven (220 V, 50 Hz) | 1 | 2 500 | 2 500 | Japan |
| Feed mixer | dry mixing with st. steel paddle electric motor driven | 1 | 2 000 | 2 000 | Japan |
| Grinder-extruder 120 kg/h | with 3 mm., 4 mm., 5 mm screens, electric motor driven | 1 | 2 000 | 2 000 | Japan |
| Dough mixer | for final controlled mixing in wet process | 1 | 2 500 | 2 500 | Japan |
| Pelletizer 120 kg/h | final process on pelletizing animal feed | 1 | 3 000 | 3 000 | Japan |
| Imported feed | for use before completion of feed meal plant | 18 t | 22 500 | 22 500 | Thailand |
| Automatic feeder with accessories | spray feed 5–20m adjustable with 20 terminals | 1 set | 8 000 | 8 000 | Japan |
| Propeller- aspirator pump | for aeration in grow-out pond-2HP electric motor | 12 | 500 | 6 000 | USA |
| Other related equipment | 2 000 | ||||
| D. Training equipment | |||||
| Video camera with playback facility through TV and editing and tape production equipment | VHS | 1 | 3 500 | 3 500 | Japan |
| Video tape recorder and player | for VHS | 1 | 600 | 600 | Japan |
| Slide projector with accessories and screen | 35 mm, automatic | 1 | 1 000 | 1 000 | |
| Overhead projector | 1 | 800 | 800 | Japan | |
| Camera | 35 mm automatic single lens reflex with zoom lens, F=1.2 with multi-exposure capability and auto. flash | 1 | 1 000 | 1 000 | Japan |
| Sound system | amplifier 100 W, with speakers, microphone and cassette player | 1 | 1 000 | 1 000 | Japan |
| Current text and Bulletin | CTA and host govt to decide most suitable publications | 3 500 | 3 500 | USA UK | |
| PC Computer | IBM compatible 1,280 byte | 3 000 | 3 000 | Hong Kong | |
| Other related equipment (local purchase) | 3 000 | ||||
| E. Surveying equipment | |||||
| Engineering transit/Theodolite | computerized, digital, type to perform angle and distance measurement | 1 | 8 000 | 8 000 | USA |
| Portable water analysis equipment | with full range of reagents for water analysis | 1 | 2 500 | 2 500 | USA |
| Soil analysis equipment | 1 | 1 000 | 1 000 | ||
| Other related equipment | 3 700 | 3 700 | |||
| 16 March | Departure from Bangkok for Teheran, Iran |
| 17 March | Arrive Teheran, briefing at UNDP office |
| 18 March | Initial meeting with Mr Maghsoodi, Deputy Director of Aquaculture Division, Shrimp Culture Project Co-ordinator |
| 19 March | Departure for Bandar Abbas |
| 20 March | At Shrimp Culture Development Project Kollahi, Briefing meeting with Mr B. Maghsoodi, Mr Gharibnia.M., station head. Discussion on the preparation, testing of equipment, breeding trials |
| 21–28 March | Engaged in specified project work, particular topics developed are as designed during the work plan |
| 29 March | Departure for Bushehr. |
| 30 March | Meeting with Mr Bahmanyari, Head of Aquaculture Bushehr province, discussion on spawner collection, breeding trials |
| 31 March–14 April | Spawner collection and survey Breeding trials |
| 5 April | Departure for Khuzestan, on the way visiting potential site for shrimp farming |
| 6 April | Visit potential site for shrimp farming at Abada, Khuzestan. |
| 7 April | At Teheran, preparation of report. |
| 8 April | Meeting with UNDP Programme Officer. Meeting with SHILAT staff. |
| 9 April | Discussion with Mr Lahijanian, Deputy Minister of JIHAD SANZADAGI and Director General of Fisheries Department about the project facilities and personnel. |
| 10 April | Departure for Rome, Italy. Report to DDF to discuss administrative issues. Debriefing with staff of FI Operations Division |
| 11 April | Discussion with operations and technical officers |
| 12 April | Meeting with DDF |
| 13 April | Departure for Bangkok |
| 14 April | Arrival Bangkok |
| Fisheries Department (SHILAT) | |
| Mr M.T. Shariati | Director of Aquaculture Division and Deputy Director of SHILAT |
| Mr B.Maghsoodi | Deputy Director of Aquaculture Division and Project co-ordinator of shrimp culture development project |
| Mr R. Lahijanian | Deputy Minister of JIHAD SANZADAGI and Director General of Fisheries Department |
| UNDP | |
| Dr H.R.Ghaffarzadah | UNDP Programme Officer |
| Bandar Abbas | |
| Mr Yazdani | Director General of Fisheries of Bandar Abbas Province |
| Mr M. Gharibnia | Station Head, Shrimp culture development project |
| Bushehr | |
| Mr Mirshekari | General Director of Fisheries of Bhusher Province |
| Mr Bahmanyani | Station Head, Shrimp hatchery |
