TESTING SYSTEM

CMM 2018-06 17

Source:
CMM 2018-06
Status: Active
Included in ARPt2
Effective From
Applicability Definition
Applies to Flag CCMs with vessels on the WCPFC RFV. Does not apply to Samoan-flagged longline vessels that fish exclusively in Samoa EEZ, use an adjacent CCMs port for the purpose of unloading its catch in that port and that adjacent CCM does not object to the use of its port for this purpose
Supersedes
CMM 2017-05 17
Flag CCM to ensure fishing vessels are on RFV is accordance with this CMM. Vessels not on RFV shall be deemed not authorized to fish for, retain on board, transship or land HMFS in Convention Area beyond the national jurisdiction of its flag State
Full Text

17. It is the responsibility of each member of the Commission to ensure that its fishing vessels have been placed on the WCPFC Record of Fishing Vessels in accordance with the requirements of this measure, and any vessel not included in the WCPFC Record of Fishing Vessels shall be deemed not to be authorized to fish for, retain on board, transship or land highly migratory fish stocks in the Convention Area beyond the national jurisdiction of its flag State. Each member of the Commission shall prohibit such activities by any vessel entitled to fly its flag that is not included on the Record and shall treat a violation of this prohibition as a serious violation. Such vessels shall be eligible to be considered for IUU listing.

footnote 1 - paragraphs 17 - 19 also do not apply to Samoan-flagged longline vessels that fish exclusively in Samoa EEZ, use an adjacent CCMs port for the purpose of unloading its catch in that port and that adjacent CCM does not object to the use of its port for this purpose.

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 ARPt2 that:

a. confirms CCM’s implementation through adoption of a national binding measure that

i. deems any vessels flying CCM flag and not on the RFV to be unauthorized to fish for, retain on board, tranship, or land highly migratory fish stocks caught in the Convention Area beyond CCM’s national jurisdiction

ii. prohibits any vessels flying CCM flag to fish for, retain on board, tranship, or land highly migratory fish stocks caught in the Convention Area beyond CCM’s national jurisdiction, that is not included on the RFV

b. describes how CCM is ensuring that its authorized vessels are placed on the RFV in accordance with the CMM and that CCM vessels not authorized through placement on the RFV are not fishing for, retaining on board, transhipping, or landing HMFS in the Convention Area beyond CCM’s national jurisdiction, and how CCM is responding to potential infringements or instances of non-compliance with this requirement.
Category: Report
Version Introduced Date:
Version:
1
Audit Point Definition
The Secretariat confirms that the CCM submitted a statement in its ARPt2 that confirms it has ensured that its fishing vessels have been placed on the RFV in accordance with CMM 2018-06.
CCM limits not applicable for this obligation
Category: Implementation
CMS Compliance History
When Evaluated:
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
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