Source:
Article 24
Flag State duties
1. Each member of the Commission shall take such measures as may be necessary to ensure that:
(a) fishing vessels flying its flag comply with the provisions of this Convention and the conservation
and management measures adopted pursuant hereto and that such vessels do not engage in any activity which
undermine the effectiveness of such measures; and
(b) fishing vessels flying its flag do not conduct unauthorized fishing within areas under the national
jurisdiction of any Contracting Party.