Conservation and Management Measure for the Establishment of the Commission Record of Vessels Authorised to Fish in the Convention Area (CMM 05-2022). Country/Territory Document type Regulation Date 2022 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Data collection/reporting Registration Fishing vessel International relations/cooperation Foreign fishing Enforcement/compliance Authorization/permit Abstract This CMM establishes the SPRFMO Observer Programme, which is a system of collecting scientific information and data from fishing vessels operating in the Convention Area. The observer programme aims to improve the knowledge of fishery resources and marine ecosystems in the South Pacific Ocean, and to support the conservation and management measures adopted by the Commission. The text further specifies the data requirements, procedures and obligations for Members and Cooperating Non-Contracting Parties (CNCPs) to authorise, register and notify their fishing vessels to the SPRFMO Executive Secretary, who maintains the Commission Record of Vessels. The text also provides the standard for vessel data, the flag codes and the format for submitting the information. This CMM contains 15 Articles and 2 Annexes. Full text English Website www.sprfmo.int