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Recommendation GFCM/45/2022/16 on an international joint inspection and surveillance scheme outside the waters under national jurisdiction in the Ionian Sea (geographical subareas 19 to 21).

Country/Territory
Document type
Miscellaneous
Date
2022
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Fishing vessel High seas Inspection International relations/cooperation Marine fisheries Monitoring
Entry into force notes
This recommendation shall be implemented in 2023, in accordance with the capacity of the contracting parties and cooperating non-contracting parties, and shall be fully implemented by all contracting parties and cooperating non-contracting parties concerned in 2024. It shall be implemented until at least the end of 2030.
Abstract

This Recommendation establishes an international joint inspection and surveillance scheme, the scope of which is limited to the provisions of Recommendation GFCM/45/2022/6, which cover inspection and surveillance activities outside the waters under national jurisdiction in the Ionian Sea. The participation in inspections by the contracting parties and cooperating non-contracting parties is on a voluntary basis, and inspections shall be carried out by inspectors designated by them. The names of the vessels and aircrafts used for inspection and surveillance shall be reported by participating contracting parties and cooperating non-contracting parties to the GFCM Secretariat. Vessels carrying out boarding and inspection duties in accordance with the scheme shall fly a special flag or pennant, as described in Annex 2, approved by the GFCM and issued by the GFCM Secretariat. This Recommendation lays down provisions on the conduct of inspection and the obligations of the vessel master during inspections.

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