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Recommendation GFCM/45/2022/15 on an international joint inspection and surveillance scheme outside the waters under national jurisdiction in the Strait of Sicily (geographical subareas 12 to 16), amending Recommendation GFCM/41/2017/8 and repealing Recommendation GFCM/42/2018/6.

Country/Territory
Document type
Miscellaneous
Date
2022
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Enforcement/compliance Data collection/reporting Fishery management and conservation Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel High seas Inspection Marine fisheries Monitoring Offences/penalties Protected fishing area Protection of species Seasons Authorization/permit
Abstract

This Recommendation makes several amendments in the Recommendation GFCM/41/2017/8. Paragraph 18 of Recommendation GFCM/41/2017/8 which lists the violations observed under the provisions of Recommendation GFCM/45/2022/4 and Recommendation GFCM/45/2022/5 is modified, including but not limited to: fishing without a valid license, permit or authorization issued by the flag CPC; fishing in a closed area; fishing during a closed season; and using prohibited fishing gear. This Recommendation amends Paragraph 24 of Recommendation GFCM/41/2017/8 regarding the obligation of the authorities of contracting parties and cooperating non-contracting parties to consider and act on inspection reports and sighting information sheets. This Recommendation amends Paragraph 26 of Recommendation GFCM/41/2017/8 by extending its implementation at least until the end of 2030, and deletes the Annex 5 of Recommendation GFCM/41/2017/8.

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References - Legislation

Amends

Recommendation GFCM/41/2017/8 on an international joint inspection and surveillance scheme outside the waters under national jurisdiction in the Strait of Sicily (geographical subareas 12 to 16).

Legislation | 2017

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing vessel, High seas, Inspection, Marine fisheries, Monitoring

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Recommendation GFCM/42/2018/6 on an international joint inspection and surveillance scheme outside the waters under national jurisdiction in the Strait of Sicily (geographical subareas 12 to 16), amending Recommendation GFCM/41/2017/8.

Legislation | 2018

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, High seas, Inspection, Marine fisheries, Monitoring

Source: FAO, FAOLEX