CMM 2024-05 19

Source:
Status: Active
Effective From
Supersedes
CCMs shall develop and report their management plans for longline fisheries targetting sharks in their Part 2 Annual Report
Full Text

19. For longline fisheries targeting sharks, CCMs shall develop and report their management plans in their Part 2 Annual Report.

Annex 2: Template for reporting implementation of this CMM. Each CCM shall include the following information in Part 2 of its annual report: 5. The management plan in para 19 that includes:
(1) specific authorizations to fish such as a license and a TAC or other measure to limit the catch of shark to acceptable levels;
(2) measures to avoid or reduce catch and maximize live release of species whose retention is prohibited by the Commission;

Theme
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme
Annual report on implementation
Category / CMR Section
Report
Category: Report
Version Introduced Date:
Version:
1
Audit Point Definition
The Secretariat confirms CCM submitted a report in its AR Pt 2 of its management plan for CCM’s flagged LL vessels targeting sharks (note report guidance in CMM Annex 2 para 5).
CCM limits not applicable for this obligation
Category: Report
CMS Compliance History
When Evaluated:
2022, 2021, 2016
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
Moderate
Low
Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA)
Moderate
Low
Philippines
Moderate
Low
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