CMM 2022-04 12 | Monitoring and Evaluation

Source:

CMM 2022-04

Status: Active

Included in ARPt2

Effective From

01 Feb 2023

Applicability Definition

Applies to Flag CCMs with vessels on the WCPFC RFV

Supersedes

CMM 2019-04 12

Take measures necessary to prevent fishing vessels from retaining on board (including for crew consumption), transshipping and landing any fins harvested in contravention of CMM 2022-04

Full Text

12. CCMs shall take measures necessary to prevent their fishing vessels from retaining on board (including for crew consumption), transshipping, and landing any fins harvested in contravention of this CMM.

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:

01 Jan 2023

Version:

Audit Point Definition

CCM submitted a statement in AR Pt2 that:
a. confirms CCM’s implementation through adoption of a national binding measure that prohibits CCM flagged fishing vessels from retaining on board, transhipping, landing, or trading any fins harvested in contravention of CMM 2019-04
b. describes how CCM is monitoring its flagged fishing vessels to ensure that no fins are retained on board, transhipped, landed or traded, 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:

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	Moderate	Moderate