TESTING SYSTEM

CMM 2011-03 03

Source:
CMM 2011-03
Status: Active
Included in ARPt2
Effective From
Applicability Definition
Applies to flag CCMs with purse seine flagged fishing vessels that FISHED on the RFV in RY
CCMs to require the master of its flagged vessels to ensure safe release of cetacean, unintentionally encircled in purse seine nets
Full Text

3. In taking steps to ensure the safe release of the cetacean as required under paragraph 2(a), CCMs shall require the master of the vessel to follow any guidelines adopted by the Commission for the purpose of this measure.

2. CCMs shall require that, in the event that a cetacean is unintentionally encircled in the purse seine net, the master of the vessel shall (a) ensure that all reasonable steps are taken to ensure its safe release. This shall include stopping the net roll and not recommencing fishing operation until the animal has been released and is no longer at risk of recapture; and...

Theme
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme
Cetacean protection in purse seine fishery
Category / CMR Section
Implementation (Evaluation Criteria Not Required)
Report
Category: Report
Version Introduced Date:
Version:
1
Audit Point Definition
The Secretariat confirms that the CCM provided information on how it requires the master of its flagged vessels to follow WCPFC guidelines in relation to the safe release of cetaceans.
Notes
Guidelines have been adopted see these links:-
https://cmm.wcpfc.int/supplementary-info/supplcmm-2011-03-1
https://cmm.wcpfc.int/supplementary-info/supplcmm-2011-03-2
CCM limits not applicable for this obligation
Category: Implementation
CMS Compliance History
When Evaluated:N/A
Average Score:N/A
Likelihood of Non-Compliance:
Moderate
Consequence of Risk Ratings
CCM or collective group Consequence of Non-Compliance Risk of Non-Compliance
European Union
Moderate
Moderate
Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA)
Moderate
Moderate
Philippines
Major
High