CMM 2013-05 01

Source:
CMM 2013-05
You are viewing a historical Obligation.
Status: Historical
Included in ARPt2
Effective From
Effective Until
Applicability Definition
Applies to Flag CCMs with vessels on the WCPFC RFV
Requirement to ensure the master of each vessel completes an accurate written or electronic log of every day that it spends at sea on the high seas of the Convention Area as specified.
Full Text

1. Each CCM shall ensure that the master of each vessel flying its flag in the Convention Area shall complete an accurate written or electronic log of every day that it spends at sea on the high seas of the Convention Area as follows:
a. for days with fishing operations, the log must be completed by recording the effort and catch at the end of each fishing operation (i.e. end of a purse-seine set, end of a longline -haul, or at the end of the day in the case of all other fishing methods); or
b. for days with no fishing operations but where any other „fishing effort1? occurred, then the relevant activities (e.g. “SEARCHING”, “DEPLOY/RETRIEVE FAD”) must be entered in the log at the end of the day; or
c. for days with no fishing operations and no other „fishing effort (footnote 1)?, the main activity of the day must be entered in the log at the end of the day.

footnote 1: according to Article 1(d) of the Convention

Theme
Activity related requirement
Sub Theme
Catch and effort reporting requirements
Category / CMR Section
Report
Implementation
Category: Implementation
Version Introduced Date:
Version:
1
Audit Point Definition
CCM submitted a statement in ARPt2 that:

a. confirms CCM’s implementation through adoption of a national binding measure that requires CCM vessel masters to complete an accurate written or electronic log of every day it spends at sea on the high seas of the Convention Area

b. describes how CCM is monitoring and ensuring that its vessel masters complete an accurate written or electronic log of every day it spends at sea on the high seas of the Convention Area, and how CCM responds to potential infringements or instances of non-compliance with this requirement.
CCM limits not applicable for this obligation
Category: Report
CMS Compliance History
When Evaluated:
2015, 2016
Average Score:
97%
Likelihood of Non-Compliance:
Unlikely
Consequence of Risk Ratings
CCM or collective group Consequence of Non-Compliance Risk of Non-Compliance
European Union
Serious
High
Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA)
Major
High
Philippines
Major
High