CMM 2024-05 21

Source:
CMM 2024-05
Status: Active
Included in ARPt2
Effective From
Supersedes
CMM 2022-04 19
Ensure that sharks that are caught but are not to be retained, are hauled alongside the vessel in order to facilitate species identification (only applicable where observer or EM camera is present, and where safe for crew and observers)
Full Text

21. CCMs shall ensure that sharks that are caught and are not to be retained, hauled alongside the vessel before being cut free in order to facilitate a species identification. This requirement shall only apply when an observer or electronic monitoring camera is present, and should only be implemented taking into consideration the safety of the crew and observer.

Theme
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme
Shark mitigation and fishery management
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 CCM flagged vessels with observers or electronic monitoring cameras on board to haul any sharks that are caught alongside the vessel before being cut free to facilitate species ID
b. describes how CCM is monitoring its flagged vessels with observers or electronic monitoring cameras on board to ensure that any sharks caught are hauled alongside to facilitate species ID, 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
Average Score:
90%
Likelihood of Non-Compliance:
Moderate
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)
Moderate
Moderate
Philippines
Major
High