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Resolution 16/05 on Vessels Without Nationality.

Country/Territory
Document type
Regulation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Foreign fishing Data collection/reporting International relations/cooperation Fishing vessel Landing Offences/penalties
Abstract

This Resolution of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC), adopted in accordance with the provisions of Article IX, paragraph 1 of the IOTC Agreement, encourages Contracting Parties (Members) and Cooperating Non-Contracting Parties (CNCPs) to undertake action against a vessel that, under international law, is not entitled to fly the flag of any State or, as referred to in Article 92 of UNCLOS, sails under the flag of two or more States, using them according to convenience. In particular Members and CNCPs shall and prohibit the landing and transhipment of fish and fish products, and access to port services, by such vessels, except where such access is essential to the safety or health of the crew or the safety of the vessel. They shall adopt necessary measures, including, where relevant, domestic legislation, to allow them to take the effective action referred above and shall exchange information.

Full text
English
Website
www.iotc.org