CMM 2017-04 - Conservation and Management Measure on Marine Pollution

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Related Obligations

Obligation Description Effective Category Audit Point Adopted Audit Point Definition ARPt2 Inclusion CMR Inclusion Average Score (%) When Evaluated
CMM 2017-04 01
Encouragement to ratify, accept, approve or accede to annexes of MARPOL and the London Protocol
Theme:
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme:
Marine Pollution mitigation
06 Feb 2018 - Current IM N/A No No
CMM 2017-04 02
Prohibit fishing vessels from discharging any plastics (including plastic packaging, items containing plastic and polystyrene) but not including fishing gear
Theme:
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme:
Marine Pollution mitigation
06 Feb 2018 - Current IM Yes CCM submitted a statement in AR Pt2 that: a. confirms CCM’s implementation through adoption of a national binding measure that prohibits its fishing vessels from discharging any plastics (including plastic packaging, items containing plastic and polystyrene) b. describes how it is monitoring its fishing vessels to ensure they are not discharging plastics and how the CCM responds to potential infringements or instances of non-compliance with this requirement. Yes Yes
100
2020
CMM 2017-04 05
Encourage adoption of additional measures to reduce marine pollution through retrieval of abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear for discharge at port reception facilities and to report the location of abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear
Theme:
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme:
Marine Pollution mitigation
06 Feb 2018 - Current IM N/A Yes No
CMM 2017-04 05
Encourage adoption of additional measures to reduce marine pollution through retrieval of abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear for discharge at port reception facilities and to report the location of abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear
Theme:
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme:
Marine Pollution mitigation
06 Feb 2018 - Current RP Yes The Secretariat confirms receipt of a statement from the CCM that describes how it encouraged its flagged vessels within the Convention Area to retrieve abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear (ALDFG) and retain the material on board, separate from other waste for discharge to port reception facilities, and to report ALDFG. Yes Yes
CMM 2017-04 08
Requirement to actively support SIDS and Territories through provision of adequate port facilities for receiving and appropriately disposing of waste from fishing vessels
Theme:
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme:
Marine Pollution mitigation
06 Feb 2018 - Current IM N/A Yes No
CMM 2017-04 08
Requirement to actively support SIDS and Territories through provision of adequate port facilities for receiving and appropriately disposing of waste from fishing vessels
Theme:
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme:
Marine Pollution mitigation
06 Feb 2018 - Current RP Yes The Secretariat confirms receipt from the CCM of a statement that describes how the CCM cooperated directly, or through the Commission, to actively support SIDS and Territories through the provision of adequate port facilities for receiving and appropriately disposing of waste from fishing vessels. Yes Yes
CMM 2017-04 09-11
Encourage development of reporting frameworks for fishing gear loss and faciltiating their recovery, and training and awareness for crew and master of fishing vessels regarding impacts of marine pollution
Theme:
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme:
Marine Pollution mitigation
06 Feb 2018 - Current IM N/A No No