TESTING SYSTEM

CMM 2022-04 14-15

Source:
CMM 2022-04
Status: Active
Included in ARPt2
Effective From
Applicability Definition
Applies to Flag CCMs with longline fisheries targetting sharks and with relevant longline vessels on the RFV
Supersedes
CMM 2019-04 14-15
Implement at least one option to minimize bycatch of sharks in longline fisheries, and notify choice and whenever the selected option is changed
Full Text

14. For longline fisheries targeting tuna and billfish, CCMs shall ensure that their vessels comply with at least one of the following options:
(1) do not use or carry wire trace as branch lines or leaders; or
(2) do not use branch lines running directly off the longline floats or drop lines, known as shark lines. See Annex 1 for a schematic diagram of a shark line.
15. The implementation of the measures contained in paragraph 14 above shall be on a vessel by vessel or CCM basis. Each CCM shall notify the Commission of its implementation of paragraph 14 by March 31, 2021 and thereafter whenever the selected option is changed.

Theme
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme
Shark mitigation and fishery management
Category / CMR Section
Report (Evaluation Criteria Not Required)
Implementation
Category: Implementation
Version Introduced Date:
Version:
1
Audit Point Definition
Based on the CCM’s notification to the Secretariat of which option will apply to the CCM or its individual vessels, the CCM has submitted a statement in AR Pt 2 that:
a. confirms CCM’s implementation through adoption of a national binding measure that requires its flagged LL vessel or vessels to apply the CCM’s selected option
b. describes how CCM is monitoring its flagged LL vessels to ensure that the selection option is being applied and how potential infringements or instances of non-compliance with this requirement are handled.
CCM limits not applicable for this obligation
Category: Report
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
Moderate
Moderate
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
Serious
High
Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA)
Moderate
Low
Philippines
Major
Moderate
CMS Compliance History
When Evaluated:
2021, 2022
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
Serious
High
Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA)
Moderate
Low
Philippines
Major
Moderate
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
Serious
High
Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA)
Moderate
Low
Philippines
Major
Moderate