CMM 2023-01 17

Source:
Status: Active
Effective From
Applicability Definition
Applies to flag CCMs with purse seine vessels on the RFV
Supersedes
Requirement to encourage vessels to use, or transition towards using, non-plastic and biodegradeable materials in the construction of FADs
Full Text

18.    To reduce the amount of synthetic marine debris, CCMs shall encourage vessels flying their flag to use, or transition towards using, non-plastic and biodegradable materials in the construction of FADs.

Theme
Additional measures for tropical tunas
Sub Theme
Purse seine fishery FAD set management
Category / CMR Section
Report
Category: Report
Version Introduced Date:
Version:
1
Audit Point Definition
The Secretariat confirms receipt of a statement in AR Pt2 that confirms how CCM encouraged its flagged vessels to use, or transition towards using, non-plastic and biodegradable materials in the construction of FADs.
CCM limits not applicable for this obligation
No Risk (RBAF) Records