CMM 2018-04 07c

Source:
Status: Active
Included in ARPt2
Effective From
Applicability Definition
Applies to Flag CCMs with longline vessels that fish in a shallow-set manner that are listed on the WCPFC RFV
Supersedes
Reporting requirement for operational definitions of shallow set swordfish fisheries, and sea turtle mitigation requirements including large circle hooks
Full Text

7. CCMs with longline vessels that fish in a shallow-set manner* shall
c. For the purpose of implementing this paragraph (7), establish and enforce their own operational definitions of shallow-set longline fisheries, large circle hooks, and any measures under 7(a)(iii) or adopted by the Commission under paragraph 12, ensuring that they are as enforceable as possible, and report these definitions to the Commission in Part 2 of their annual reports.
* footnote 1 “Shallow-set” fisheries are generally to be considered those in which the majority of hooks fish at depth shallower than 100 meters; however pursuant to paragraph 7(c) CCMs are to establish and enforce their own operational definitions.

a. Ensure that the operators of such vessels, while in the Convention Area, are required to employ or implement at least one of the following three methods to mitigate the capture of sea turtles
i. Use only large circle hooks, which are fishing hooks that are generally circular or oval in shape and originally designed and manufactured so that the point is turned perpendicularly back to the shank. These hooks shall have an offset not to exceed 10 degrees.
ii.Use only finfish for bait.
iii.Use any other measure, mitigation** plan or activity that has been reviewed by the Scientific Committee (SC) and the Technical and Compliance Committee (TCC) and approved by the Commission to be capable 
a.of reducing the interaction rate (observed numbers per hooks fished) of turtles in shallow-set longline fisheries.
** footnote 2 A mitigation plan details the actions that will be taken to achieve specified reductions in sea turtle interactions.
12.This measure will be reviewed by the Commission in 2021 to consider expanding the scope of the measure to include mitigation measures for deep-set longline fisheries, based on advice from the SC and TCC and on information provided by CCMs pursuant to this measure.

Theme
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme
Sea turtle mitigation
Category / CMR Section
Report
Report Deadline
Category: Report
Version Introduced Date:
Version:
1
Audit Point Definition
Secretariat confirms that CCMs with longline vessels that fish in a shallow-set manner provided a statement of its establishment and enforcement of operational definitions of ‘shallow-set longline fisheries, large circle hooks’ and any measures under (CMM 2018-04) para 7(a)(iii), or measures adopted by the Commission under CMM 2018-04 para 12.
CCM limits not applicable for this obligation
Category: Report
CMS Compliance History
When Evaluated:
2013, 2015
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
Moderate
Moderate
European Union
Moderate
Moderate
Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA)
Moderate
Moderate
Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA)
Moderate
Moderate
Philippines
Moderate
Moderate
Philippines
Moderate
Moderate
CMS Compliance History
When Evaluated:
2013, 2015
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
Moderate
Moderate
European Union
Moderate
Moderate
Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA)
Moderate
Moderate
Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA)
Moderate
Moderate
Philippines
Moderate
Moderate
Philippines
Moderate
Moderate
Category: Report Deadline
CMS Compliance History
When Evaluated:
2013, 2015
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
Moderate
Moderate
European Union
Moderate
Moderate
Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA)
Moderate
Moderate
Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA)
Moderate
Moderate
Philippines
Moderate
Moderate
Philippines
Moderate
Moderate
CMS Compliance History
When Evaluated:
2013, 2015
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
Moderate
Moderate
European Union
Moderate
Moderate
Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA)
Moderate
Moderate
Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA)
Moderate
Moderate
Philippines
Moderate
Moderate
Philippines
Moderate
Moderate