TESTING SYSTEM

CMM 2009-03 02

Source:
CMM 2009-03
Status: Active
Included in ARPt2
Effective From
Applicability Definition
Applies to all CCMs with fishing vessels fishing for swordfish in the Convention Area S20S (Australia, China, European Union, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Philippines, Chinese Taipei and United States). There is an exemption for SIDS, which includes territories, in the Convention Area
Limit the catch of SWO by its vessels in area south of 20S to the amount in any one year during 2000-2006
Full Text

2. In addition to vessel limits established under paragraph 1, CCMs shall exercise restraint through limiting the amount of swordfish caught by fishing vessels flagged to them in the Convention Area south of 20°S to the amount caught in any one year during the period 2000 – 2006.

Theme
Quantitative limits for tuna and billfish
Sub Theme
Swordfish vessel and catch limits
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 in AR Pt2 its total catch of SWO by its flagged vessels in the area south of 20S and the Secretariat can verify the CCM’s reported catch level and confirm that the CCM’s allowable limit has not been exceeded.
CCM or collective group Limit Type Limit Value Comment
Australia
Catch (MT)
2126
as reported by the CCM to WCPFC under para 4 of CMM 2009-03
China
Not Specified
European Union
Catch (MT)
3170.36
as reported by the CCM to WCPFC under para 4 of CMM 2009-03 (received 14 Apr 2010)
Indonesia
Not Specified
Japan
Catch (MT)
588
as reported by the CCM to WCPFC under para 4 of CMM 2009-03 (received Feb 9 2010)
New Zealand
Catch (MT)
1027
as reported by the CCM to WCPFC under para 4 of CMM 2009-03 (received 9 Mar 2010). NZ noted this is a zone catch limit that does not take into account catches historically taken beyond NZ EEZ and non-commercial catches
Philippines
Not Specified
Republic of Korea
Catch (MT)
42.25
as reported by the CCM to WCPFC under para 4 of CMM 2009-03 (received 3 May 2010)
Chinese Taipei
Catch (MT)
466
as reported by the CCM to WCPFC under para 4 of CMM 2009-03 (received 28 Apr 2010)
United States of America
Not Specified
Maximum catch level was not nominated. In letter 29 April 2010, the U.S. noted that swordfish may be targetted or caught incidentally by US longline vessels operating in Am Samoa, CNMI or Guam.
Category: Quantitative Limits: CCM-level and Collective
CMS Compliance History
When Evaluated:
2013, 2014, 2016, 2020, 2021, 2022
Average Score:
96%
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