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Recommendation GFCM/42/2018/10 on access to information and data related to monitoring, control and surveillance within the framework of joint inspection and surveillance schemes.

Country/Territory
Document type
Regulation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Fishing vessel International organization Enforcement/compliance Monitoring Landing Harbour Inspection Access-to-information
Abstract

This Recommendation lays down rules for access and exchange of information as essential components of an effective monitoring, control and surveillance system and of sound fisheries management. This Recommendation shall apply to all contracting parties and cooperating non-contracting parties engaged in pilot projects or international schemes for joint inspection and surveillance in the GFCM area of application. Upon request by contracting parties and cooperating non-contracting parties engaged in inspection and control activities in the GFCM area of application and with the agreement of the relevant contracting parties and cooperating non-contracting parties' flag state, the GFCM Secretariat shall make available all the information it maintains pursuant to GFCM conservation and management measures, including but not limited to updated lists of authorized vessels and of designated landing ports. Furthermore, contracting parties and cooperating non-contracting parties shall transpose this recommendation into their national legislation.

Full text
English
Website
www.fao.org