The first Regional Training Course on Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries (RTC-CCRF) was held in Chennai, India, from 16 to 27 June 2008, in association with the Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai, India. The first of its kind targeting middle-level and junior level fisheries officials from the member- countries, the course exposed participants to the CCRF through in-depth theoretical sessions, field visits and interaction. Sixteen persons (four from each member- country) took part in the 10-day course. Participants were awarded certificates on completion of the course. The second RTC-CCRF is scheduled to be held from 21 June to 04 July 2009 in Chennai