CMM 2018-03 01

Source:
Status: Active
Effective From
Supersedes
Required longline mitigation measures to be used by vessels fishing south of 30S (hook-shielding devices OR at least two of these options: weighted branch lines, night setting and tori lines)
Full Text
South of 30° South1.  CCMs shall require their longline vessels fishing south of 30°S, to use either
 a)  at least two of these three measures:
              i).  weighted branch lines;
              ii). night setting;
             iii).  tori lines; or
    b)  hook-shielding devices.
Table 1 does not apply south of 30° South.  See Annex 1 for specifications of these measures.
Theme
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme
Seabird mitigation
Category / CMR Section
Implementation
Category: Implementation
Version Introduced Date:
Version:
1
Audit Point Definition
refer to Audit Point Definition for CMM 2018-03 (01, 02, 06)
Based on CCM identification of which mitigation measures are being applied to CCM vessels in the applicable relevant area, the CCM submitted a statement in AR Pt2 that:
a. confirms CCM’s implementation through adoption of a national binding measure that requires its flagged longline vessels to:
i. use at least two mitigation measures in paragraph 1(a) or hook shielding devices when fishing south of 30°S
ii. use one of the mitigation measures in paragraph 2 when fishing in area 25°S-30°S
b. confirms CCM’s implementation through adoption of a national binding measure that requires its flagged longline vessels fishing north of 23°N:
i. 24m or more in overall length, to use at least two mitigation measures in paragraph 6, Table 1 CMM 2018-03, including at least one from Column A
ii. less than 24m in overall length, to use at least one of the mitigation measures from Column A in Table 1, CMM 2018-03.
b. describes how it is monitoring and ensuring its fishing vessels comply with seabird mitigation requirements in paragraphs 1,2 and 6 of CMM 2018-03 and how the CCM responds to potential infringements or instances of non-compliance with the relevant requirement.
CCM limits not applicable for this obligation
Category: Implementation
CMS Compliance History
When Evaluated:
2020
Average Score:
88%
Likelihood of Non-Compliance:
Moderate
Consequence of Risk Ratings
CCM or collective group Consequence of Non-Compliance Risk of Non-Compliance
European Union
Serious
Severe
Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA)
Major
High
Philippines
Moderate
Moderate