CMM 2018-06 18

Source:
Status: Active
Included in ARPt2
Included in CMR
Effective From
Applicability Definition
Applies to Flag CCMs with vessels on the WCPFC RFV and to CCMs that permit landing or transhipments at its ports of hmfs caught in the Convention Area. Does not apply to Samoan-flagged longline vessels that fish exclusively in Samoa EEZ, use an adjacent CCMs port for the purpose of unloading its catch in that port and that adjacent CCM does not object to the use of its port for this purpose
Supersedes
CCMs to prohibit landings in ports or transshipment to vessels not on RFV
Full Text

18. Each CCM shall further prohibit landing at its ports or transshipment to vessels flying its flag of highly migratory fish stocks caught in the Convention Area by vessels not entered on the Record or the Register.

footnote 1 - paragraphs 17 - 19 also do not apply to Samoan-flagged longline vessels that fish exclusively in Samoa EEZ, use an adjacent CCMs port for the purpose of unloading its catch in that port and that adjacent CCM does not object to the use of its port for this purpose.

Theme
Operational requirements for fishing vessels
Sub Theme
Vessel authorisation requirements
Category / CMR Section
Implementation (Included in CMR)
Category: Implementation
Version Introduced Date:
Version:
1
Audit Point Definition
CCM submitted a statement in ARPt2 that:

a. confirms CCM’s implementation through adoption of a national binding measure that prohibits landing at its ports or transhipment to its flagged vessels of HMFS caught in the Convention Area by vessels that are not entered on the Record

b. describes how CCM is monitoring and ensuring that vessels not on the Record are not landing at its ports and that vessels not on the Record are not transhipping to CCM’s flagged vessels, and how CCM is responding to potential infringements or instances of non-compliance with this requirement.
CCM limits not applicable for this obligation
Category: Implementation
CMS Compliance History
When Evaluated:
2013
Average Score:
97%
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