TESTING SYSTEM

CMM 2009-03 01

Source:
CMM 2009-03
Status: Active
Included in ARPt2
Effective From
Applicability Definition
Applies to all CCMs with fishing vessels fishing for swordfish in the Convention Area S20S (Australia, China, European Union, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Philippines, Chinese Taipei and United States). There is an exemption for SIDS, including territories, in the Convention Area
Limit number of vessels fishing for SWO south of 20S to the number in any one year between 2000-2005
Full Text

Commission Members, Cooperating Non-Members and participating Territories (CCMs) shall exercise restraint through limiting the number of their fishing vessels for swordfish in the Convention Area south of 20°S, to the number in any one year between the period 2000-2005 (listed in Annex 1).

Theme
Quantitative limits for tuna and billfish
Sub Theme
Swordfish vessel and catch limits
Category / CMR Section
Quantitative Limits: CCM-level and Collective
Category: Quantitative Limits: CCM-level and Collective
Version Introduced Date:
Version:
1
Audit Point Definition
The CCM reported in AR Pt2 its total number of flagged vessels fishing for SWO south of 20S and the Secretariat can verify the CCM’s reported catch level and confirm that the CCM’s allowable limit has not been exceeded.
CCM or collective group Limit Type Limit Value Comment
Australia
Vessels
159
from Annex 1 of CMM 2009-03
China
Not Specified
European Union
Vessels
14
from Annex 1 of CMM 2009-03
Indonesia
Not Specified
Japan
Vessels
75
Source: WCPFC8-2011/21 Rev3 - 75 vessels is the highest number of boats reported in 2002 (Based on Pt 1 reports 2000-2005)
New Zealand
Vessels
151
from Annex 1 of CMM 2009-03, in letter to WCPFC ( 30 Apr 2007) NZ noted there has also been a very small incidental catch of swordfish recorded in other domestic New Zealand fisheries besides the surface longline fishery (e.g. trawl and troll fisheries). We have not included vessels reporting such catches in the table listed above as we believe such an approach would dilute the effectiveness of the measure, but we would simply note that such incidental catches do occur.
Philippines
Not Specified
Republic of Korea
Vessels
24
from Annex 1 of CMM 2009-03
Chinese Taipei
Vessels
12
from Annex 1 of CMM 2009-03. Chinese Taipei provides a breakdown of the total vessels: seasonal (>100 GRT) : 12 vessels; Non-target large scale LL (>100 GRT): 55; non-target small scale LL vessels (<100 GRT): 17
United States of America
Vessels
74
In a letter from the U.S. to the ED dated 30 April 2010 the U.S. identified swordfish as being targeted or caught incidentally in the Convention Area south of 20S by U.S. flag longline vessels operating out of the U.S. Territories. The letter identified 74 vessels operating under a limited entry program pursuing a responsible level of development in the fishery consistent with paragraph 5 of the measure.
Category: Quantitative Limits: CCM-level and Collective
CMS Compliance History
When Evaluated:
2013, 2014, 2016, 2020, 2021, 2022
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