CMM 2018-04 06

Source:
CMM 2018-04
Status: Active
Included in ARPt2
Effective From
Applicability Definition
Applies to Flag CCMs with longline vessels on the WCPFC RFV
Supersedes
CMM 2008-03 06
CCMs to require longline vessels to carry and use line cutters and de-hookers to handle and promptly release sea turtles, as well as dip-nets where appropriate
Full Text

6. CCMs with longline vessels that fish for species covered by the Convention shall ensure that the operators of all such longline vessels carry and use line cutters and de-hookers to handle and promptly release sea turtles caught or entangled, and that they do so in accordance with WCPFC guidelines. CCMs shall also ensure that operators of such vessels are, where appropriate, required to carry and use dip-nets in accordance with these WCPFC guidelines.

Theme
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme
Sea turtle mitigation
Category / CMR Section
Implementation
Category: Implementation
Version Introduced Date:
Version:
1
Audit Point Definition
CCM submitted a statement in AR Pt2 that:
a.    confirms CCM’s implementation through adoption of a national binding measure that requires operators of CCM flagged LL vessels to carry and use line cutters and de-hookers to handle and promptly release sea turtles caught or entangled and where appropriate, carry and use dip-nets in accordance with WCPFC guidelines
b.    describes how CCM is monitoring its flagged LL vessels to ensure this requirement is followed and how potential infringements or instances of non-compliance with this requirement are handled.
CCM limits not applicable for this obligation
Category: Implementation
CMS Compliance History
When Evaluated:
2022, 2021, 2020
Average Score:
98%
Likelihood of Non-Compliance:
Unlikely
Consequence of Risk Ratings
CCM or collective group Consequence of Non-Compliance Risk of Non-Compliance
European Union
Major
High
Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA)
Major
High
Philippines
Major
High