TESTING SYSTEM

CMM 2006-08 07

Source:
CMM 2006-08
Status: Active
Included in ARPt2
Effective From
Applicability Definition
Applies to Flag CCMs with vessels on the WCPFC RFV and to Inspecting CCMs that have authorised vessels on the Register of Inspection Vessels to conduct HSBI operations
Fishing vessels to accept HSBI boardings by duly authorised inspectors, and as applicable Members to ensure compliance of its authorised inspectors with the HSBI procedures
Full Text

CMM 2006-08: para 7.

GENERAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

7. Each Member of the Commission shall ensure that vessels flying its flag accept boarding and inspection by authorized inspectors in accordance with these procedures.  Such authorized inspectors shall comply with these procedures in the conduct of any such activities.

WCPF Convention, Article 26 Boarding and inspection

3.  Each member of the Commission shall ensure that fishing vessels flying its flag accept boarding by duly authorized inspectors in accordance with such procedures. Such duly authorized inspectors shall comply with the procedures for boarding and inspection.

CMM 2009-11 COOPERATING NON-MEMBERS

2. A non-member seeking the status of CNM shall include with its request: c. an explicit commitment to accept high seas boarding and inspections in accordance with the Commission’s procedures on high seas boarding and inspection;

Theme
Operational requirements for fishing vessels
Sub Theme
Vessel authorisation requirements
Category / CMR Section
Implementation
Report
Category: Implementation
Version Introduced Date:
Version:
1
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 requires CCM flagged vessels operating on the high seas to accept boarding and inspection by authorized inspectors

b. describes how CCM is monitoring and ensuring that in the event of an HSBI event, CCM flagged vessels are accepting authorized inspectors to carry out their activities, and how CCM responds to potential infringement or instances of non-compliance with this requirement.
Category: Report
Version Introduced Date:
Version:
1
Audit Point Definition
The Secretariat confirms receipt of a report from Members with vessels on the Register of Inspection Vessels that its authorized inspectors complied with the boarding and inspection procedures in CMM 2006-08 during the conduct of HSBI operations.
CCM limits not applicable for this obligation
Category: Implementation
CMS Compliance History
When Evaluated:
2013, 2014, 2015
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)
Major
High
Philippines
Major
High