CMM 2018-06 03

Source:
CMM 2018-06
Status: Active
Included in ARPt2
Effective From
Applicability Definition
Applies to Flag CCMs with vessels on the WCPFC RFV
Supersedes
CMM 2017-05 03
CCMs should only allow its fishing vessels to be used for fishing, if properly authorised
Full Text

3. No member of the Commission shall allow any fishing vessel entitled to fly its flag to be used for fishing in the Convention Area beyond areas of national jurisdiction unless it has been authorized to do so by the appropriate authority or authorities of that member.

Theme
Operational requirements for fishing vessels
Sub Theme
Vessel authorisation requirements
Category / CMR Section
Implementation
Category: Implementation
Introduced Date:
Version:
1.0
Audit Point Definition
CCM submitted a statement in AR Pt 2 that:
a.    confirms CCM’s implementation through adoption of a national binding measure that prohibits fishing by CCM flagged vessels beyond areas of CCM’s national jurisdiction without the appropriate CCM authorization
b.    describes how the CCM is monitoring and ensuring that its flagged vessels are not operating beyond the CCM’s areas of national jurisdiction without the appropriate CCM authorization, 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:
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
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
Serious
High
Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA)
Serious
High
Philippines
Serious
High