CMM 2011-03 01

Source:
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
Prohibit purse seine setting on cetaceans, if animal is sighted prior to commencement of the set
Full Text

CCMs shall prohibit their flagged vessels from setting a purse seine net on a school of tuna associated with a cetacean in the high seas and exclusive economic zones of the Convention Area, if the animal is sighted prior to commencement of the set.

Theme
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme
Cetacean protection in purse seine fishery
Category / CMR Section
Quantitative Limits: CCM-level and Collective
Implementation
Category: Implementation
Version Introduced Date:
Version:
1
Audit Point Definition
CCM submitted a statement in AR Pt2 that:
a.    confirms CCM’s implementation through adoption of a national binding measure that prohibits CCM flagged PS vessels from setting a purse seine net on a school of tuna associated with a cetacean (if sighted prior to commencement of the set)
b.    describes how CCM is monitoring its flagged PS vessels to ensure they do not set a purse seine net on a school of tuna associated with a cetacean where a sighting occurs prior to commencement of the set, and how potential infringements or instances of non-compliance with this requirement are handled.
No CCM Limit Records
Category: Quantitative Limits: CCM-level and Collective
CMS Compliance History
When Evaluated:
2016
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)
Major
Moderate
Philippines
Major
Moderate
Category: Implementation
CMS Compliance History
When Evaluated:
2021, 2022
Average Score:
98%
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