TRAINING SYSTEM

CMM 2022-04 23 (04)

Source:
CMM 2022-04
Status: Active
Included in ARPt2
Effective From
Applicability Definition
Applies to certain coastal CCMs with EEZs north of 30N and that choose to implement compatible measures that are consistent with a prohibiting vessels from setting a purse seine on a school of tuna associated with a whale shark if the animal is sighted prior to the commencement of the set
Supersedes
CMM 2019-04 21 (04)
Where applicable, describe any alternative measures for whale sharks from CMM 2019-04 21 that are applied by CCMs specifically in EEZs located N30N (provide in Part 2 Annual Report)
Full Text

23. Whale shark
(4) Notwithstanding sub-paragraph (1) above, for fishing activities in exclusive economic zones of CCMs north of 30 N, CCMs shall implement either this measure or compatible measures consistent with the obligations under this measure. When CCMs apply compatible measures, the CCMs shall annually provide to the Commission, in their Part 2 Annual Report, a description of the measure.

23. Whale shark
(1) CCMs shall prohibit their flagged vessels from setting a purse seine on a school of tuna associated with a whale shark if the animal is sighted prior to the commencement of the set.

Annex 2. Template for reporting implementation of this CMM. Each CCM shall include the following information in Part 2 of its annual report. 8. Description of compatible measures as referred to in para 23 (4)

Theme
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme
Annual report on implementation
Category / CMR Section
Report
Category: Report
Version Introduced Date:
Version:
1
Audit Point Definition
CCM submitted a statement in AR Pt2 that for vesssels authorised to fish in EEZs of CCMs north of 30N, the CCM shall submit a description of the measures implemented, either the CMM or compatible measures consistent with the obligation in the CMM.

If the CMM, then CCM submitted a statement in AR Pt 2 that:
a. confirms CCM’s implementation through adoption of a national binding measure that: prohibits its flagged and chartered vessels from setting a purse seine on a school of tuna associated with a whale shark if the animal is sighted prior to the commencement of a set, or retaining on board, transhipping, or landing any whale shark caught in the Convention Area, in whole or in part, in the fisheries covered by the Convention; ensures that all reasonable steps are taken to ensure safe release of incidentally encircled whale sharks and that the incident is reported to the CCM’s relevant authority
b. describes how the CCM is monitoring its flagged and chartered vessels to ensure the requirements are met 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:
2016, 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