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Resolution 07/01 to promote compliance by nationals of Contracting Parties and Cooperating Non-Contracting Parties with IOTC conservation and management measures.

Country/Territory
Document type
Regulation
Date
2007
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Monitoring Data collection/reporting International relations/cooperation Fishing vessel Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties
Abstract

This Resolution of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC), concerns the effective control by flag States of fishing activities in the IOTC area of competence and aims at combating IUU fishing. To enhance cooperation between Contracting Parties and Cooperating Non-Contracting Parties (CPCs) in this field, CPCs shall take appropriate measures, subject to and in accordance with their applicable laws and regulations: i) to investigate allegations and/or reports concerning the engagement of any natural or legal persons subject to their jurisdiction in the activities described, inter alia, in paragraph 1 of Resolution 06/01 on Establishing a List of Vessels Presumed to Have Carried Out Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing in the IOTC Area; [superseded by Resolution 09/03, then Resolution 11/03]; ii) to take actions in response to any verified activities referred to above; and iii) to cooperate for the purpose of implementing the measures and actions. To this end, relevant agencies of CPCs shall cooperate to implement IOTC Conservation and Management Measures and CPCs shall seek the cooperation of the industries within their jurisdiction. To assist with the implementation of this Resolution, CPCs shall submit reports subject to the national laws of confidentiality to the IOTC Secretariat and other CPCs on the actions and measures taken in accordance with this Resolution, in a timely fashion.

Full text
English
Website
www.iotc.org