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CMM 2017-01 39

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CMM 2017-01
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CMM 2016-01 40
Bigeye longline catch limits for 2018 and adjustment to be made for any overage
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39. As an interim measure, CCMs listed in Attachment 1, Table 3 shall restrict the level of bigeye catch to the levels specified in Table 3. Where the limits in Table 3 have been exceeded, any overage of the catch limit by a CCM listed in Table 3 shall be deducted from the catch limit for the following year for that CCM. para 56. confirms the provisions set out in paragraphs 39 and Table 3 of Att 1 shall be applicable for 2018 only.
Theme
Quantitative limits for tuna and billfish
Sub Theme
Bigeye longline catch limits
Category / CMR Section
Quantitative Limits: CCM-level and Collective
No Evaluation Criteria Records
CCM or collective group Limit Type Limit Value Comment
China
Catch (MT)
8724
source:= CMM 2023-01 Att 1 Table 3 (includes one-off transfer of 500mt from Japan)
23 Jul 2022: notified that catches in overlap area with IATTC, is to be attributed to WCPFC
Indonesia
Catch (MT)
5889
source:= CMM 2023-01 Att 1 Table 3
Japan
Catch (MT)
17765
source:= CMM 2023-01 Att 1 Table 3 (includes reduction for one-off transfer of 500mt to China)
Republic of Korea
Catch (MT)
15336
source:= CMM 2023-01 Att 1 Table 3 (13,942MT)
26 Feb 2024: Korea notified the Secretariat that it intends to increase its bigeye tuna catch limit by 10% (i.e. from 13,942MT to 15,336MT) for 2024.
6 Feb 2024: notified that catches in overlap area with IATTC, is to be attributed to WCPFC
Chinese Taipei
Catch (MT)
10691
source:= CMM 2023-01 Att 1 Table 3 (10481MT)
29 Feb 2024: Chinese Taipei notified the Secretariat that it intends to increase its bigeye tuna catch limit by 2% for 2024, by committing that the collective observer coverage by the WCPO, combining LTLL and STLL, will be increased from 5% to 6% by the end of 2024.
United States of America
Catch (MT)
6554
source:= CMM 2023-01 Att 1 Table 3
**For the United States and those who maintain a 5% observer coverage level, no catch increase is allowed.
In accordance with the deletion of paragraph 9 of CMM 2021 01, catch and effort of U.S. flagged Hawaii based longline vessels will no longer be attributed to US Participating Territories, future attribution for the US territories shall remain separate.
8 Jul 2020: notified that catches in overlap area with IATTC, is to be attributed to IATTC
Category: Quantitative Limits: CCM-level and Collective
CMS Compliance History
When Evaluated:
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Average Score:
94%
Likelihood of Non-Compliance:
Moderate
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)
Serious
High
Philippines
Major
Moderate