CMM 2017-02 17

Source:
CMM 2017-02
Status: Active
Included in ARPt2
Effective From
Applicability Definition
Applies to CCMs that have chosen to designate one or more ports for the purposes of inspection, and did notify the WCPFC Executive Director in accordance with para 6 of CMM 2017-02
Expected actions by Port CCMs where there is sufficient evidence of IUU fishing
Full Text

17. In cases where there is sufficient evidence indicating that a vessel has committed IUU fishing, or fishing related activities in support of IUU fishing, or is on a RFMO IUU list, port CCMs shall only provide such a vessel authorisation to enter its designated port for  inspection and investigation purposes. Activities that support fishing operations inter alia, landing, transshipment, and re-provisioning shall be prohibited. 
 

Theme
Inspection activity related requirement
Sub Theme
Port State measures
Category / CMR Section
Implementation (Evaluation Criteria Not Required)
Report
Category: Report
Version Introduced Date:
Version:
1
Audit Point Definition
The Secretariat confirms that port CCMs, that have designated ports in accordance with CMM 2017-02, have submitted a statement confirming that it only provided authorized port entry to vessels that have committed IUU fishing, or fishing related activities in support of IUU fishing, or is on a RFMO IUU list, for inspection and investigation purposes, and prohibited any activities by such vessels that support fishing operations, including landing, transshipment, and re-provisioning.
CCM limits not applicable for this obligation
Category: Report
CMS Compliance History
When Evaluated:
2023
Average Score:
100%
Likelihood of Non-Compliance:
Rare
Consequence of Risk Ratings
CCM or collective group Consequence of Non-Compliance Risk of Non-Compliance
European Union
Serious
Philippines
Major
High