Resolution 16/08 on the Prohibition of the Use of Aircrafts and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles as Fishing Aids. Country/Territory Document type Regulation Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Equipment Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel 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, requires Contracting Parties and Cooperating Non-Contracting Party (collectively CPCs) to prohibit their flagged fishing vessels, support and supply vessels from using aircrafts and unmanned aerial vehicles as fishing aids, except for scientific and MCS purposes. Any occurrence of a fishing operation undertaken with the aid of aircraft or any unmanned aerial vehicle in the IOTC area of competence shall be reported to the flag State and the IOTC Executive Secretary, for communication to the Compliance Committee. Full text English Website www.iotc.org