Related Obligations
| Obligation | Description | Effective | Category | Audit Point Adopted | Audit Point Definition | ARPt2 Inclusion | CMR Inclusion | Average Score (%) | When Evaluated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMM 2018-05 07 |
Vessels to be prepared to accept an observer from the ROP, if required
Theme:
Observer activity related requirement
Sub Theme:
Observer coverage
Supersedes:
|
12 Feb 2019 - Current | IM | Yes | CCM submitted a statement in AR Pt2 that: a. confirms CCM’s implementation through adoption of a national binding measure that requires its flagged vessels to accept an ROP observer, if required by the Commission. b. describes how the CCM is monitoring and ensuring its flagged vessels are accepting ROP observers, and how the CCM responds to potential infringements or instances of noncompliance with this requirement. | Yes | Yes | 99 |
2016 2015 2014 2013 |
| CMM 2018-05 08 |
CCM shall be responsible for meeting the level of observer coverage as set by the Commission
Theme:
Observer activity related requirement
Sub Theme:
Observer coverage
Supersedes:
|
12 Feb 2019 - Current | IM | No | No | No | 100 |
2014 |
|
| CMM 2018-05 09 |
CCMs shall source observers for their vessels as determined by the Commission
Theme:
Observer activity related requirement
Sub Theme:
Observer coverage
Supersedes:
|
12 Feb 2019 - Current | IM | Yes | CCM submitted a statement in AR Pt2 that: a. confirms CCM’s implementation through adoption of a national binding measure that requires it to source observers for their flagged vessels as determined by the Commission. b. describes how the CCM is monitoring and ensuring it is sourcing observers for their flagged vessels as determined by the Commission, and how the CCM responds to potential infringements or instances of noncompliance with this requirement. | Yes | Yes | 92 |
2014 2013 |
| CMM 2018-05 10 |
CCMs shall explain to the vessel captain, observer duties relevant to appropriate measures adopted by the Commission
Theme:
Observer activity related requirement
Sub Theme:
Observer welfare and safety
Supersedes:
|
12 Feb 2019 - Current | IM | No | Yes | No | 99 |
2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 |
|
| CMM 2018-05 10 |
CCMs shall explain to the vessel captain, observer duties relevant to appropriate measures adopted by the Commission
Theme:
Observer activity related requirement
Sub Theme:
Observer welfare and safety
Supersedes:
|
12 Feb 2019 - Current | RP | Yes | The Secretariat confirms that the CCM submitted information on how it implements the requirement to explain to the vessel captains of its flagged vessels, observer duties relevant to appropriate measures adopted by the Commission. | Yes | No | ||
| CMM 2018-05 11 |
CCMs to use information collected by observers for the purpose of investigations under Convention Article 23 and 25, and shall cooperate in exchange of such information in accordance with standards adopted by the Commission
Theme:
Observer activity related requirement
Sub Theme:
Response to alleged violations
|
12 Feb 2019 - Current | IM | No | Yes | No | |||
| CMM 2018-05 11 |
CCMs to use information collected by observers for the purpose of investigations under Convention Article 23 and 25, and shall cooperate in exchange of such information in accordance with standards adopted by the Commission
Theme:
Observer activity related requirement
Sub Theme:
Response to alleged violations
|
12 Feb 2019 - Current | RP | Yes | Secretariat confirms that CCMs have provided a statement on its use of information collected by observers for the purpose of investigations under Convention Articles 23 and 25, and the CCM’s cooperation in exchange of such information in accordance with standards adopted by the Commission. | Yes | No | ||
| CMM 2018-05 14 |
CCM shall nominate a WCPFC National Observer Coordinator
Theme:
Observer activity related requirement
Sub Theme:
Observer programme
Supersedes:
|
12 Feb 2019 - Current | RP | Yes | Secretariat confirms that CCMs have provided a statement confirming its nomination of a National Observer Coordinator and notification to the Secretariat of any changes to the nominee or his/her contact information. | Yes | No | ||
| CMM 2018-05 14 |
CCM shall nominate a WCPFC National Observer Coordinator
Theme:
Observer activity related requirement
Sub Theme:
Observer programme
Supersedes:
|
12 Feb 2019 - Current | IM | No | Yes | No | 98 |
2016 2015 2014 |
|
| CMM 2018-05 15 (g) |
CCMs to ensure vessel operators comply with the Guidelines for the Rights and Responsibilities of Vessel Operators, Captains and Crew
Theme:
Observer activity related requirement
Sub Theme:
Observer welfare and safety
Supersedes:
|
12 Feb 2019 - Current | IM | No | Yes | No | 94 |
2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 |
|
| CMM 2018-05 15 (g) |
CCMs to ensure vessel operators comply with the Guidelines for the Rights and Responsibilities of Vessel Operators, Captains and Crew
Theme:
Observer activity related requirement
Sub Theme:
Observer welfare and safety
Supersedes:
|
12 Feb 2019 - Current | RP | Yes | The Secretariat confirms that CCMs submitted a statement in its AR Pt2 that confirms how it ensured that vessel operators complied with the Guidelines in Annex B — Guidelines for the Rights and Responsibilities of Vessel Operators, Captains and Crew. | Yes | No | ||
| CMM 2018-05 Annex C 04 |
ROP data submission
Theme:
Observer activity related requirement
Sub Theme:
Observer programme
Supersedes:
|
12 Feb 2019 - Current | RP | Yes | Secretariat confirms that CCMs with a WCPFC ROP authorised observer programme have submitted a statement confirming that it has submitted data obtained through its observer programmes to the Commission. | Yes | No | ||
| CMM 2018-05 Annex C 04 |
ROP data submission
Theme:
Observer activity related requirement
Sub Theme:
Observer programme
Supersedes:
|
12 Feb 2019 - Current | QL | No | Yes | No | 100 |
2014 2013 |
|
| CMM 2018-05 Annex C 04 |
ROP data submission
Theme:
Observer activity related requirement
Sub Theme:
Observer programme
Supersedes:
|
12 Feb 2019 - Current | IM | No | Yes | No | 100 |
2014 2013 |
|
| CMM 2018-05 Annex C 06 |
CCMs shall achieve 5% coverage of the effort in each fishery under the jurisdiction of the Commission
Theme:
Observer activity related requirement
Sub Theme:
Observer coverage
Supersedes:
|
12 Feb 2019 - Current | DL | No | Yes | No | 84 |
2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 |
|
| CMM 2018-05 Annex C 06 |
CCMs shall achieve 5% coverage of the effort in each fishery under the jurisdiction of the Commission
Theme:
Observer activity related requirement
Sub Theme:
Observer coverage
Supersedes:
|
12 Feb 2019 - Current | IM | No | Yes | No | 64 |
2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 |
|
| CMM 2018-05 Annex C 06 |
CCMs shall achieve 5% coverage of the effort in each fishery under the jurisdiction of the Commission
Theme:
Observer activity related requirement
Sub Theme:
Observer coverage
Supersedes:
|
12 Feb 2019 - Current | RP | Yes | The Secretariat confirms receipt by the CCM in AR P1 of the required information contained in WCPFC11 reporting procedure of previous year longline observer coverage achieved using the chosen metric and in the agreed format. The Secretariat can verify, through ROP data received by WCPFC, that the CCM did meet the minimum observer coverage rate of 5% for its flagged, non-PS vessels | Yes | Yes | ||
| CMM 2018-05 Annex C 08 |
CCMs shall meet any additional ROP observer obligations as specified in CMMs
Theme:
Observer activity related requirement
Sub Theme:
Observer coverage
Supersedes:
|
12 Feb 2019 - Current | IM | No | No | No | 100 |
2014 |