TESTING SYSTEM

CMM 2023-01 43

Source:
CMM 2023-01
Status: Active
Effective From
Applicability Definition
Applies to Australia, China, European Union, Ecuador*, El Salvador*, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Philippines, Chinese Taipei, United States of America (does not apply to SIDS, participating territories and Indonesia) (* these CCMs limits are subject to annual WCPFC decision)
Supersedes
CMM 2021-01 42
Limit by flag on number of purse seine vessels >24m with freezing capacity between 20N and 20S
Full Text

Purse Seine Vessel Limits

43.    CCMs, other than Small Island Developing States and Indonesia*, shall keep the number of purse seine vessels flying their flag larger than 24m with freezing capacity operating between 20oN and 20oS (hereinafter “LSPSVs”) to the applicable level under CMM 2013-01. 

44.    The concerned CCMs shall ensure that any new LSPSV constructed or purchased to replace a previous vessel or vessels, shall have a carrying capacity or well volume no larger than the vessel(s) being replaced, or shall not increase the catch or effort in the Convention Area from the level of the vessels being replaced. In such case, the authorization to fish in the Convention Area of the replaced vessel shall be immediately revoked by the flag CCM. 

*footnote 4: This paragraph shall not create a precedent with respect to application of exemptions to non-SIDS CCMs.

Theme
Quantitative limits for tuna and billfish
Sub Theme
Capacity management for certain tropical tuna fleets
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 its number of CCM flagged PS vessels >24m with freezing capacity and operating between 20N and 20S and the Secretariat can verify the CCM’s reported information and confirm that the allowable limit has not been exceeded.
CCM or collective group Limit Type Limit Value Comment
Australia
Not Specified
Canada
Not Specified
China
Vessels
20
CMM 2016-01 footnote 9
Ecuador
Vessels
7
WCPFC20 determined Participatory Rights
El Salvador
Vessels
4
WCPFC20 determined Participatory Rights
European Union
Vessels
4
source: CMR 2014
Japan
Vessels
35
source: CMR 2014
New Zealand
Vessels
4
source: CMR 2014
Nicaragua
Vessels
1
WCPFC20 determined Participatory Rights
Philippines
Not Specified
Republic of Korea
Vessels
28
source: CMR 2014 based on the 2006 level
Chinese Taipei
Vessels
34
source: CMR 2014
United States of America
Vessels
40
source: CMR 2014
Category: Quantitative Limits: CCM-level and Collective
CMS Compliance History
When Evaluated:
2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Average Score:
100%
Likelihood of Non-Compliance:
Rare
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
Moderate
Philippines
Major
Moderate