CMM 2018-06 04

Source:
Status: Active
Included in ARPt2
Effective From
Applicability Definition
Applies to Flag CCMs with vessels on the WCPFC RFV
Supersedes
Vessels authorization requirement
Full Text

4. Each such authorization shall set forth for the vessel to which it is issued: (a) the specific areas, species and time periods for which the authorization is valid; (b) permitted activities by the vessel; (c) a prohibition of fishing, retention on board, transshipment or landing by the vessel in areas under the national jurisdiction of another State except pursuant to any license, permit or authorization that may be required by such other State; (d) the requirement that the vessel keep on board the authorization issued pursuant to paragraph 1 above, or certified copy thereof; any license, permit or authorization, or certified copy thereof, issued by a coastal State, as well as a valid certificate of vessel registration; and (e) any other specific conditions to give effect to the provisions of the Convention and conservation and management measures adopted pursuant to it.

Theme
Operational requirements for fishing vessels
Sub Theme
Vessel authorisation requirements
Category / CMR Section
Implementation
Report
Category: Implementation
Version Introduced Date:
Version:
1
Audit Point Definition
CCM submitted a statement in AR Pt 2 that:

a. confirms CCM’s implementation through adoption of a national binding measure that ensures the authorizations it issues to its vessels to fish beyond its areas of national jurisdiction and in the Convention Area contain the following information:

i. the specific areas, species and time periods for which the authorization is valid;

ii. permitted activities by the vessel;

iii. a prohibition of fishing, retention on board, transshipment or landing by the vessel in areas under the national jurisdiction of another State except pursuant to any license, permit or authorization that may be required by such other State;

iv. the requirement that the vessel keep on board the authorization issued pursuant to paragraph 1 above, or certified copy thereof; any license, permit or authorization, or certified copy thereof, issued by a coastal State, as well as a valid certificate of vessel registration; and

v. any other specific conditions to give effect to the provisions of the CMMs adopted pursuant to it.
Category: Report
Version Introduced Date:
Version:
1
Audit Point Definition
The Secretariat confirms that the CCM submitted information in AR Pt2 about its implementation of the requirement to provide complete and updated information in accordance with the WCPFC RFV SSPs in respect of each of its flagged fishing vessels authorized to fish beyond CCM area of national jurisdiction in the Convention Area.
CCM limits not applicable for this obligation
Category: Implementation
CMS Compliance History
When Evaluated:
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Average Score:
99%
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