CMM 2023-01 13

Source:
CMM 2023-01
Status: Active
Effective From
Applicability Definition
Applies to flag CCMs with purse seine vessels on the RFV
Purse seine 1 1/2 month FAD closure (1 July - 15 August)
Full Text

13. A one and a half (1 1/2) months (July to mid-August) prohibition of deploying, servicing or setting on FADs shall be in place between 0001 hours UTC on 1 July and 2359 hours UTC on 15 August each year for all purse seine vessels, tender vessels, and any other vessels operating in support of purse seine vessels fishing in exclusive economic zones and the high seas in the area between 20N and 20S.

Theme
Additional measures for tropical tunas
Sub Theme
Purse seine fishery FAD set management
Category / CMR Section
Implementation
No Evaluation Criteria Records
CCM limits not applicable for this obligation
No Risk (RBAF) Records