TESTING SYSTEM

CMM 2017-02 09-10

Source:
CMM 2017-02
Status: Active
Effective From
Applicability Definition
Applies to CCMs that have chosen to designate one or more ports for the purposes of inspection, and did notify the WCPFC Executive Director in accordance with para 6 of CMM 2017-02
Minimum requirement for vessels to be inspected by Port CCMs
Full Text

9. Port CCMs shall carry out inspections on at least the following vessels:

a) on any foreign longline, purse seine and carrier vessel that enters their designated port and is not listed on the WCPFC Record of Fishing Vessels, other than in cases where the vessel is authorized with another RFMO that the port CCM is a Party to, as practicable; 
b) vessels that appear on the IUU list of an RFMO.

10. A port CCM shall give particular consideration to inspecting those vessels suspected of undertaking IUU fishing activities, including if identified by non-CCMs or other RFMOs, particularly where evidence of IUU fishing or fishing related activities in support of IUU fishing has been provided. 
 

Theme
Inspection activity related requirement
Sub Theme
Port State measures
Category / CMR Section
Implementation (Evaluation Criteria Not Required)
Report
Category: Report
Version Introduced Date:
Version:
1
Audit Point Definition
The Secretariat confirms that port CCMs, that have designated ports in accordance with CMM 2017-02, have submitted a statement confirming that it has conducted port inspections of:

a) any foreign longline, purse seine and carrier vessel that enters their designated port and is not listed on the RFV, unless the vessel is authorized with another RFMO that the port CCM is a Party to, as practicable; and

b) vessels that appear on the IUU list of an RFMO.
CCM limits not applicable for this obligation
Category: Implementation
CMS Compliance History
When Evaluated:N/A
Average Score:N/A
Likelihood of Non-Compliance:
Moderate
Consequence of Risk Ratings
CCM or collective group Consequence of Non-Compliance Risk of Non-Compliance