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

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 natu