CMM 2025-07 - Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission Boarding and Inspection Procedures

Status: Active
Effective From
Supersedes

Related Obligations

Obligation Description Effective Category Audit Point Adopted Audit Point Definition ARPt2 Inclusion CMR Inclusion Average Score (%) When Evaluated
CMM 2025-07 06
Notification for HSBI procedures to apply in their entirety between a Contracting Party and Chinese Taipei
Theme:
Inspection activity related requirement
Sub Theme:
HSBI
Supersedes:
03 Feb 2026 - Current RP N/A No No
CMM 2025-07 07
Fishing vessels to accept HSBI boardings by duly authorised inspectors, and as applicable Members to ensure compliance of its authorised inspectors with the HSBI procedures
Theme:
Operational requirements for fishing vessels
Sub Theme:
Vessel authorisation requirements
Supersedes:
03 Feb 2026 - Current IM Yes CCM submitted a statement in AR Pt 2 that: a. confirms CCM’s implementation through adoption of a national binding measure that requires CCM flagged vessels operating on the high seas to accept boarding and inspection by authorized inspectors b. describes how CCM is monitoring and ensuring that in the event of an HSBI event, CCM flagged vessels are accepting authorized inspectors to carry out their activities, and how CCM responds to potential infringement or instances of non-compliance with this requirement. Yes No
2024
2015
2014
2013
CMM 2025-07 07
Fishing vessels to accept HSBI boardings by duly authorised inspectors, and as applicable Members to ensure compliance of its authorised inspectors with the HSBI procedures
Theme:
Operational requirements for fishing vessels
Sub Theme:
Vessel authorisation requirements
Supersedes:
03 Feb 2026 - Current RP Yes The Secretariat confirms receipt of a report from Members with vessels on the Register of Inspection Vessels that its authorized inspectors complied with the boarding and inspection procedures in CMM 2025-07 during the conduct of HSBI operations. Yes No
CMM 2025-07 13
Details on inspection vessels and inspection authorities
Theme:
Inspection activity related requirement
Sub Theme:
HSBI
Supersedes:
03 Feb 2026 - Current RP N/A No No
CMM 2025-07 17
Register of authorized inspection vessels and authorities / inspectors.
Theme:
Inspection activity related requirement
Sub Theme:
HSBI
Supersedes:
03 Feb 2026 - Current RP N/A No No
CMM 2025-07 20 (d)
Notification to the authorities of the fishing vessel of the boarding and inspection
Theme:
Inspection activity related requirement
Sub Theme:
HSBI
Supersedes:
03 Feb 2026 - Current RP N/A No No
CMM 2025-07 26
Notification of master's refusal to accept boarding and inspection
Theme:
Inspection activity related requirement
Sub Theme:
HSBI
Supersedes:
03 Feb 2026 - Current RP N/A No No
CMM 2025-07 27
Notification of Member's actions following master's refusal to accept boarding and inspection
Theme:
Inspection activity related requirement
Sub Theme:
HSBI
Supersedes:
03 Feb 2026 - Current RP N/A No No
CMM 2025-07 29
Report on incident involving the use of force
Theme:
Inspection activity related requirement
Sub Theme:
HSBI
Supersedes:
03 Feb 2026 - Current RP N/A No No
CMM 2025-07 30 and 32
Requirement to provide Full Report on HSBI and as appropriate notify if a serious violation was observed
Theme:
Inspection activity related requirement
Sub Theme:
HSBI
Supersedes:
03 Feb 2026 - Current DL No Yes No
2015
2014
2013
CMM 2025-07 30 and 32
Requirement to provide Full Report on HSBI and as appropriate notify if a serious violation was observed
Theme:
Inspection activity related requirement
Sub Theme:
HSBI
Supersedes:
03 Feb 2026 - Current RP Yes The Secretariat confirms transmission from the Member, and the CCM of the relevant fishing vessel, that a full report of a high seas boarding and inspection event was submitted within 3 full working days of the completion of the boarding and inspection. Where a serious violation was observed by the inspector, the Secretariat confirms receipt of notification from the Member of the fishing vessel inspected. Yes No
CMM 2025-07 30 and 32
Requirement to provide Full Report on HSBI and as appropriate notify if a serious violation was observed
Theme:
Inspection activity related requirement
Sub Theme:
HSBI
Supersedes:
03 Feb 2026 - Current IM N/A Yes No
2015
2014
2013
CMM 2025-07 32
Notification of serious violation(s) detected during HSBI
Theme:
Inspection activity related requirement
Sub Theme:
HSBI
Supersedes:
03 Feb 2026 - Current IM N/A No No
2015
2014
2013
CMM 2025-07 33 and 36
Response by authorities of the fishing vessel to a serious violation notification
Theme:
Inspection activity related requirement
Sub Theme:
Response to alleged violations
Supersedes:
03 Feb 2026 - Current DL No Yes No
2015
2014
2013
CMM 2025-07 33 and 36
Response by authorities of the fishing vessel to a serious violation notification
Theme:
Inspection activity related requirement
Sub Theme:
Response to alleged violations
Supersedes:
03 Feb 2026 - Current IM N/A Yes No
2015
2014
2013
CMM 2025-07 33 and 36
Response by authorities of the fishing vessel to a serious violation notification
Theme:
Inspection activity related requirement
Sub Theme:
Response to alleged violations
Supersedes:
03 Feb 2026 - Current RP Yes The Secretariat confirms, based on its records of communication, that the relevant CCM commenced an investigation upon receipt of a serious violation notification and sent the required notification response no later than 3 full working days. Yes No
CMM 2025-07 37
Definitions of serious violations of the provisions of the Convention or CMMs for the purposes of the HSBI procedures
Theme:
Inspection activity related requirement
Sub Theme:
HSBI
Supersedes:
03 Feb 2026 - Current IM N/A No No
CMM 2025-07 38
Responsibilities of flag CCM with respect to HSBI observed alleged violations of Convention or CMMs (other than serious violations)
Theme:
Inspection activity related requirement
Sub Theme:
Response to alleged violations
Supersedes:
03 Feb 2026 - Current IM N/A No No
CMM 2025-07 40
Annual reporting by members on the HSBI carried out by its authorized inspection vessels
Theme:
Inspection activity related requirement
Sub Theme:
Annual report on implementation
Supersedes:
03 Feb 2026 - Current DL No Yes No
2015
2014
2013
CMM 2025-07 40
Annual reporting by members on the HSBI carried out by its authorized inspection vessels
Theme:
Inspection activity related requirement
Sub Theme:
Annual report on implementation
Supersedes:
03 Feb 2026 - Current RP Yes Secretariat confirms receipt of a report from a Member on its high seas boarding and inspection activities and where possible violations were observed, the information is clear and accurate and has been shared with the relevant parties. Yes No
CMM 2025-07 40
Annual reporting by members on the HSBI carried out by its authorized inspection vessels
Theme:
Inspection activity related requirement
Sub Theme:
Annual report on implementation
Supersedes:
03 Feb 2026 - Current IM N/A Yes No
2015
2014
2013
CMM 2025-07 40
Annual reporting by members on the HSBI carried out by its authorized inspection vessels
Theme:
Inspection activity related requirement
Sub Theme:
Annual report on implementation
Supersedes:
03 Feb 2026 - Current DL No Yes No
2015
2014
2013
CMM 2025-07 40
Annual reporting by members on the HSBI carried out by its authorized inspection vessels
Theme:
Inspection activity related requirement
Sub Theme:
Annual report on implementation
Supersedes:
03 Feb 2026 - Current RP Yes Secretariat confirms receipt of a report from a Member on its high seas boarding and inspection activities and where possible violations were observed, the information is clear and accurate and has been shared with the relevant parties. Yes No
CMM 2025-07 40
Annual reporting by members on the HSBI carried out by its authorized inspection vessels
Theme:
Inspection activity related requirement
Sub Theme:
Annual report on implementation
Supersedes:
03 Feb 2026 - Current IM N/A Yes No
2015
2014
2013
CMM 2025-07 41
Annual reporting by members on their actions in response to HSBI of their fishing vessels that resulted in observation of alleged violations.
Theme:
Activity related requirement
Sub Theme:
Response to alleged violations
Supersedes:
03 Feb 2026 - Current DL No Yes No
2015
2014
2013
CMM 2025-07 41
Annual reporting by members on their actions in response to HSBI of their fishing vessels that resulted in observation of alleged violations.
Theme:
Activity related requirement
Sub Theme:
Response to alleged violations
Supersedes:
03 Feb 2026 - Current RP Yes The Secretariat confirms that CCM provided information on actions CCM has taken in response to HSBI of CCM fishing vessels that resulted in observation of alleged violations, and that information on CCM proceedings and sanctions is included, as applicable. Yes No
CMM 2025-07 41
Annual reporting by members on their actions in response to HSBI of their fishing vessels that resulted in observation of alleged violations.
Theme:
Activity related requirement
Sub Theme:
Response to alleged violations
Supersedes:
03 Feb 2026 - Current IM N/A Yes No
2015
2014
2013
CMM 2025-07 42
Notification by inspection vessels of non-CCM vessels identified undertaking fishing
Theme:
Inspection activity related requirement
Sub Theme:
HSBI
Supersedes:
03 Feb 2026 - Current RP N/A No No
CMM 2025-07 44
Findings of inspection of a non-CCM vessel that agreed to be boarded
Theme:
Inspection activity related requirement
Sub Theme:
HSBI
Supersedes:
03 Feb 2026 - Current RP N/A No No
CMM 2025-07 50
Report on disagreement in relation to CMM-2006-08
Theme:
Inspection activity related requirement
Sub Theme:
HSBI
Supersedes:
03 Feb 2026 - Current RP N/A No No