Related Obligations
| Obligation | Description | Effective | Category | Audit Point Adopted | Audit Point Definition | ARPt2 Inclusion | CMR Inclusion | Average Score (%) | When Evaluated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMM 2022-04 05 |
Report to describe, where applicable, any alternative measures from those in CMM 2022-04 SHARKS which are applied by CCMs in areas under national jurisdiction (provide in Part 2 Annual Report)
Theme:
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme:
Annual report on implementation
Supersedes:
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01 Feb 2023 - Current | RP | Yes | The Secretariat confirms that CCM reported in AR Pt 2 information on alternative measures not contained in the CMM that the CCM is applying in areas under CCM’s national jurisdiction. | Yes | No | ||
| CMM 2022-04 06 |
Assessment of need for National Plan of Action for the Conservation and Management of sharks and/or as appropriate status and details of such plans (provide in Part 2 Annual Report)
Theme:
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme:
Annual report on implementation
Supersedes:
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01 Feb 2023 - Current | RP | Yes | The Secretariat confirms that CCM submitted in AR Pt2: a. a report on its implementation, as appropriate, of the IPOA-Sharks, that addresses the elements contained in the template at Annex 2 paragraph 2; and b. includes, as appropriate, its National Plan of Action for sharks that addresses the elements contained in the template at Annex 2 paragraph 3. | Yes | No | ||
| CMM 2022-04 07-10 |
Take measures necessary to require all sharks retained on board their vessels are fully utilized and ensure the prohibition of finning (provide in Part 2 Annual Report) - includes consideration of para 10 request from CCM
Theme:
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme:
Annual report on implementation
Supersedes:
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01 Feb 2023 - Current | DL | No | Yes | No | |||
| CMM 2022-04 07-10 |
Take measures necessary to require all sharks retained on board their vessels are fully utilized and ensure the prohibition of finning (provide in Part 2 Annual Report) - includes consideration of para 10 request from CCM
Theme:
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme:
Annual report on implementation
Supersedes:
|
01 Feb 2023 - Current | RP | No | Yes | No | |||
| CMM 2022-04 07-10 |
Take measures necessary to require all sharks retained on board their vessels are fully utilized and ensure the prohibition of finning (provide in Part 2 Annual Report) - includes consideration of para 10 request from CCM
Theme:
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme:
Annual report on implementation
Supersedes:
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01 Feb 2023 - 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 CCM flagged vessels to fully utilize any sharks that are retained on board and to prohibit any finning from taking place, or required alternative measures to ensure individual shark carcasses and their corresponding fins can be easily identified on board the vessel at any time b. describes how CCM is monitoring its flagged vessels to ensure that sharks are being fully utilized and fins are naturally attached to the carcass or alternative measures are applied as per the CMM, and how potential infringements or instances of non-compliance with this requirement are handled. | Yes | No | ||
| CMM 2022-04 10 |
Request from CCM for TCC and the Commission to consider endorsing alternative measures to fins naturally attached from those listed in para 9
Theme:
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme:
Shark mitigation and fishery management
Supersedes:
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01 Feb 2023 - Current | RP | No | No | No | |||
| CMM 2022-04 11 |
Report annually on shark fins attached/alternative measures
Theme:
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme:
Annual report on implementation
Supersedes:
|
01 Feb 2023 - Current | DL | No | No | No | |||
| CMM 2022-04 11 |
Report annually on shark fins attached/alternative measures
Theme:
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme:
Annual report on implementation
Supersedes:
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01 Feb 2023 - Current | RP | Yes | The Secretariat confirms receipt of a report from CCM in AR Pt 2 with information on CCM implementation of measures taken to require CCM vessels to land sharks with fins naturally attached to the carcass, including a detailed explanation of implementation of paragraphs 8 and 9 of CMM 2019-04 and CCM’s compliance monitoring activities. | No | No | ||
| CMM 2022-04 12 |
Take measures necessary to prevent fishing vessels from retaining on board (including for crew consumption), transshipping and landing any fins harvested in contravention of CMM 2022-04
Theme:
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme:
Shark mitigation and fishery management
Supersedes:
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01 Feb 2023 - Current | IM | Yes | CCM submitted a statement in AR Pt2 that: a. confirms CCM’s implementation through adoption of a national binding measure that prohibits CCM flagged fishing vessels from retaining on board, transhipping, landing, or trading any fins harvested in contravention of CMM 2019-04 b. describes how CCM is monitoring its flagged fishing vessels to ensure that no fins are retained on board, transhipped, landed or traded, and how potential infringements or instances of non-compliance with this requirement are handled. | Yes | No | ||
| CMM 2022-04 13 |
Take measures necessary to ensure carcasses and their corresponding fins are landed or transshipped together, in a manner that allows inspectors to verify
Theme:
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme:
Shark mitigation and fishery management
Supersedes:
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01 Feb 2023 - 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 CCM flagged fishing vessels to land or tranship all shark carcasses with their corresponding fins and in a manner that enables inspectors to verify b. describes how CCM is monitoring its flagged fishing vessels to ensure that all shark fins that are landed or transhipped with their corresponding carcasses can be verified, and how potential infringements or instances of non-compliance with this requirement are handled. | Yes | No | ||
| CMM 2022-04 14-15 |
Implement at least one option to minimize bycatch of sharks in longline fisheries, and notify choice and whenever the selected option is changed
Theme:
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme:
Shark mitigation and fishery management
Supersedes:
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01 Feb 2023 - Current | RP | No | Yes | No | |||
| CMM 2022-04 14-15 |
Implement at least one option to minimize bycatch of sharks in longline fisheries, and notify choice and whenever the selected option is changed
Theme:
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme:
Shark mitigation and fishery management
Supersedes:
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01 Feb 2023 - Current | IM | Yes | Based on the CCM’s notification to the Secretariat of which option will apply to the CCM or its individual vessels, the CCM has submitted a statement in AR Pt 2 that: a. confirms CCM’s implementation through adoption of a national binding measure that requires its flagged LL vessel or vessels to apply the CCM’s selected option b. describes how CCM is monitoring its flagged LL vessels to ensure that the selection option is being applied and how potential infringements or instances of non-compliance with this requirement are handled. | Yes | No | ||
| CMM 2022-04 16 |
Requirements to minimize bycatch of sharks in longline fisheries between 20N and 20S (effective 1 Jan 2024)
Theme:
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme:
Shark mitigation and fishery management
|
01 Jan 2024 - Current | RP | No | No | No | |||
| CMM 2022-04 16 |
Requirements to minimize bycatch of sharks in longline fisheries between 20N and 20S (effective 1 Jan 2024)
Theme:
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme:
Shark mitigation and fishery management
|
01 Jan 2024 - Current | IM | Yes | CCM submitted a statement in ARPt2 that: a. confirms CCM’s implementation through adoption of a national binding measure that: i. prohibits its flagged longline vessels, between 20N and 20S, targeting tuna and billfish from using wire trace as branch lines or leaders, ii. requires its flagged longline vessels, between 20N and 20S, targeting tuna and billfish, if carrying wire trace as branch lines or leaders, to stow them, iii. prohibits its flagged longline vessels, between 20N and 20S, targeting tuna and billfish from using shark lines or branch lines running directly off of the longline floats or drop lines b. describes how the CCM is monitoring its flagged vessels, between 20N and 20S, to ensure the requirements are met and how its responds to potential infringements or instances of non-compliance with this requirement. | No | No | ||
| CMM 2022-04 17 |
CCMs shall develop and report their management plans for longline fisheries targetting sharks in their Part 2 Annual Report
Theme:
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme:
Annual report on implementation
Supersedes:
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01 Feb 2023 - Current | RP | Yes | The Secretariat confirms CCM submitted a report in its AR Pt 2 of its management plan for CCM’s flagged LL vessels targeting sharks (note report guidance in CMM Annex 2 para 5). | No | No | ||
| CMM 2022-04 17 |
CCMs shall develop and report their management plans for longline fisheries targetting sharks in their Part 2 Annual Report
Theme:
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme:
Annual report on implementation
Supersedes:
|
01 Feb 2023 - Current | IM | No | No | No | |||
| CMM 2022-04 19 |
Ensure that sharks that are caught but are not to be retained, are hauled alongside the vessel in order to facilitate species identification (only applicable where observer or EM camera is present, and where safe for crew and observers)
Theme:
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme:
Shark mitigation and fishery management
Supersedes:
|
01 Feb 2023 - 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 CCM flagged vessels with observers or electronic monitoring cameras on board to haul any sharks that are caught alongside the vessel before being cut free to facilitate species ID b. describes how CCM is monitoring its flagged vessels with observers or electronic monitoring cameras on board to ensure that any sharks caught are hauled alongside to facilitate species ID, and how potential infringements or instances of non-compliance with this requirement are handled. | No | No | ||
| CMM 2022-04 20 |
Requirement for longline vessels to release sharks that are not to be retained asap, and required guidelines for safe release of sharks (effective from 1 Jan 2024)
Theme:
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme:
Shark mitigation and fishery management
|
01 Jan 2024 - Current | IM | No | No | No | |||
| CMM 2022-04 20 |
Requirement for longline vessels to release sharks that are not to be retained asap, and required guidelines for safe release of sharks (effective from 1 Jan 2024)
Theme:
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme:
Shark mitigation and fishery management
|
01 Jan 2024 - Current | RP | Yes | The Secretariat confirms that the CCM submitted a statement in its ARPt2 that confirms it has required its longline fishing vessels to release any caught sharks that are not retained as soon as possible, taking into consideration the safety of the crew and observer, using the following guidelines: (1) Leave the shark in the water, where possible; and (2) Use a line cutter to cut the branchline as close to the hook as possible. | No | No | ||
| CMM 2022-04 22 (01) |
Prohibit retaining/transhipping/storing/landing oceanic whitetip & silky sharks
Theme:
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme:
Shark mitigation and fishery management
Supersedes:
|
01 Feb 2023 - Current | IM | Yes | refer to Audit Point Definition for CMM 2022-04 22 (01-03) CCM submitted a statement in AR Pt2 that: a. confirms CCM’s implementation through adoption of a national binding measure that prohibits CCM flagged vessels or vessels under CCM charter to retain on board, tranship, store, or land any oceanic whitetip or silky shark, in whole or in part; requires release of any oceanic whitetip or silky shark that is caught, in accordance with applicable safe release guidelines; surrender in whole any unintentionally caught oceanic whitetip or silky shark that are frozen as part of CCM flagged PS vessels’ operation to the responsible government authorities or discard them at the point of landing or transhipment, upon which any surrendered OWT or SS may be donated for human consumption b. describes how CCM is monitoring its flagged vessels or vessels it charters to ensure the requirements are met, and how potential infringements or instances of non-compliance with this requirement are handled. | No | No | ||
| CMM 2022-04 22 (01-03) |
Specific requirements to protect oceanic whitetip shark and silky shark species as specified in CMM 2022-04
Theme:
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme:
Shark mitigation and fishery management
Supersedes:
|
01 Feb 2023 - Current | IM | Yes | CCM submitted a statement in AR Pt2 that: a. confirms CCM’s implementation through adoption of a national binding measure that prohibits CCM flagged vessels or vessels under CCM charter to retain on board, tranship, store, or land any oceanic whitetip or silky shark, in whole or in part; requires release of any oceanic whitetip or silky shark that is caught, in accordance with applicable safe release guidelines; surrender in whole any unintentionally caught oceanic whitetip or silky shark that are frozen as part of CCM flagged PS vessels’ operation to the responsible government authorities or discard them at the point of landing or transhipment, upon which any surrendered OWT or SS may be donated for human consumption b. describes how CCM is monitoring its flagged vessels or vessels it charters to ensure the requirements are met, and how potential infringements or instances of non-compliance with this requirement are handled. | Yes | No | ||
| CMM 2022-04 22 (02) |
Requirement to release oceanic whitetip & silky sharks asap
Theme:
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme:
Shark mitigation and fishery management
Supersedes:
|
01 Feb 2023 - Current | IM | Yes | refer to Audit Point Definition for CMM 2022-04 22 (01-03) CCM submitted a statement in AR Pt2 that: a. confirms CCM’s implementation through adoption of a national binding measure that prohibits CCM flagged vessels or vessels under CCM charter to retain on board, tranship, store, or land any oceanic whitetip or silky shark, in whole or in part; requires release of any oceanic whitetip or silky shark that is caught, in accordance with applicable safe release guidelines; surrender in whole any unintentionally caught oceanic whitetip or silky shark that are frozen as part of CCM flagged PS vessels’ operation to the responsible government authorities or discard them at the point of landing or transhipment, upon which any surrendered OWT or SS may be donated for human consumption b. describes how CCM is monitoring its flagged vessels or vessels it charters to ensure the requirements are met, and how potential infringements or instances of non-compliance with this requirement are handled. | No | No | ||
| CMM 2022-04 22 (03) |
If oceanic whitetip & silky sharks caught, must be given to government or discarded
Theme:
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme:
Shark mitigation and fishery management
Supersedes:
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01 Feb 2023 - Current | IM | Yes | refer to Audit Point Definition for CMM 2022-04 22 (01-03) CCM submitted a statement in AR Pt2 that: a. confirms CCM’s implementation through adoption of a national binding measure that prohibits CCM flagged vessels or vessels under CCM charter to retain on board, tranship, store, or land any oceanic whitetip or silky shark, in whole or in part; requires release of any oceanic whitetip or silky shark that is caught, in accordance with applicable safe release guidelines; surrender in whole any unintentionally caught oceanic whitetip or silky shark that are frozen as part of CCM flagged PS vessels’ operation to the responsible government authorities or discard them at the point of landing or transhipment, upon which any surrendered OWT or SS may be donated for human consumption b. describes how CCM is monitoring its flagged vessels or vessels it charters to ensure the requirements are met, and how potential infringements or instances of non-compliance with this requirement are handled. | No | No | ||
| CMM 2022-04 22 (04) |
Report on any biological sampling of oceanic whitetip shark and silky shark conducted as part of a CCM project (and Part 2 Annual Report)
Theme:
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme:
Shark mitigation and fishery management
Supersedes:
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01 Feb 2023 - Current | RP | Yes | Refer to Audit Point Definition for CMM 2022-04 25 The Secretariat confirms CCM submitted a report in AR Pt2 that addresses each of the elements contained in the template at Annex 2 of the CMM. | Yes | No | ||
| CMM 2022-04 23 (01-07) |
Prohibit purse seine setting on whale sharks, retaining/transhipping/landing of whale sharks
Theme:
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme:
Shark mitigation and fishery management
Supersedes:
|
01 Feb 2023 - Current | IM | Yes | CCM submitted a statement in AR Pt2 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. *CCMs with vessels authorized to fish in the EEZ of any member of the PNA shall include in their statement in AR Pt 2 the requirement for this prohibition to be in accordance with the PNA 3IA. (para 21.3) *CCMs with vessels authorized to fish in EEZs of CCMs north of 30N, the CCM shall implement the CMM or compatible measures consistent with obligations in the CMM and provide a description of those measures in AR Pt 2. (para 21.4) | Yes | No | ||
| CMM 2022-04 23 (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)
Theme:
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme:
Annual report on implementation
Supersedes:
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01 Feb 2023 - Current | RP | Yes | 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. | Yes | No | ||
| CMM 2022-04 24 |
Annual reporting requirement for data on key shark species
Theme:
Activity related requirement
Sub Theme:
Annual fishing activity reporting
Supersedes:
|
01 Feb 2023 - Current | RP | No | No | No | |||
| CMM 2022-04 25 |
Report on Implementation of CMM 2022-04 Sharks (Part 2 Annual Report)
Theme:
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme:
Annual report on implementation
Supersedes:
|
01 Feb 2023 - Current | RP | Yes | The Secretariat confirms CCM submitted a report in AR Pt2 that addresses each of the elements contained in the template at Annex 2 of the CMM. | No | Yes | ||
| CMM 2022-04 25 |
Report on Implementation of CMM 2022-04 Sharks (Part 2 Annual Report)
Theme:
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme:
Annual report on implementation
Supersedes:
|
01 Feb 2023 - Current | DL | No | No | Yes | |||
| CMM 2022-04 Annex 2 07 |
Annual report of estimated number of releases of oceanic whitetip shark and silky shark caught in the Convention Area, including the status upon release (dead or alive)(provide in Part 2 Annual Report)
Theme:
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme:
Annual report on implementation
Supersedes:
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01 Feb 2023 - Current | RP | Yes | Refer to Audit Point Definition for CMM 2022-04 25 The Secretariat confirms CCM submitted a report in AR Pt2 that addresses each of the elements contained in the template at Annex 2 of the CMM. | Yes | No | ||
| CMM 2022-04 Annex 2 09 |
Annual report on any instances in which whale sharks have been encircled by purse seine nets of flagged vessels (provide in Part 2 Annual Report)
Theme:
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme:
Annual report on implementation
Supersedes:
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01 Feb 2023 - Current | RP | Yes | Refer to Audit Point Definition for CMM 2022-04 25 The Secretariat confirms CCM submitted a report in AR Pt2 that addresses each of the elements contained in the template at Annex 2 of the CMM. | Yes | No |