CMM 2018-03 02

Source:
CMM 2018-03
Status: Active
Effective From
From 1 Jan 2020 required longline mitigation measures to be used by longline vessels in the high seas between 25S - 30S (one of these options: weighted branch lines, night setting or tori lines)
Full Text

25° South -30° South 2. CCMs shall require their longline vessels fishing in the area 25°S-30°S to use one of the following mitigation measures: i) weighted branch lines; ii) tori lines; or iii) hook-shielding devices. Table 1 does not apply in the area 25°S-30°S. See Annex 1 for specifications of these measures.

**The extension of the scope of application of seabird mitigation measures from 30°S to 25°S shall not come into effect until 1 January 2020**

 

4. The requirements of paragraph 2 shall not apply in the EEZs of French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Tonga, Cook Islands and Fiji due to the low risk to seabirds. Those SIDS and Territories that have vessels operating south of 25 South are encouraged to collect data on seabird interactions, increase observer coverage rate as appropriate, and implement seabird mitigation measures when they operate within their EEZs.

Theme
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme
Seabird mitigation
Category / CMR Section
Implementation
Category: Implementation
Version Introduced Date:
Version:
1
Audit Point Definition
refer to Audit Point Definition for CMM 2018-03 (01, 02, 06)
Based on CCM identification of which mitigation measures are being applied to CCM vessels in the applicable relevant area, the CCM submitted a statement in AR Pt2 that:
a. confirms CCM’s implementation through adoption of a national binding measure that requires its flagged longline vessels to:
i. use at least two mitigation measures in paragraph 1(a) or hook shielding devices when fishing south of 30°S
ii. use one of the mitigation measures in paragraph 2 when fishing in area 25°S-30°S
b. confirms CCM’s implementation through adoption of a national binding measure that requires its flagged longline vessels fishing north of 23°N:
i. 24m or more in overall length, to use at least two mitigation measures in paragraph 6, Table 1 CMM 2018-03, including at least one from Column A
ii. less than 24m in overall length, to use at least one of the mitigation measures from Column A in Table 1, CMM 2018-03.
b. describes how it is monitoring and ensuring its fishing vessels comply with seabird mitigation requirements in paragraphs 1,2 and 6 of CMM 2018-03 and how the CCM responds to potential infringements or instances of non-compliance with the relevant requirement.
CCM limits not applicable for this obligation
Category: Implementation
CMS Compliance History
When Evaluated:
2020
Average Score:
89%
Likelihood of Non-Compliance:
Moderate
Consequence of Risk Ratings
CCM or collective group Consequence of Non-Compliance Risk of Non-Compliance
European Union
Serious
Severe
Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA)
Major
High
Philippines
Moderate
Moderate