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Resolution GFCM/41/2017/6 on the application of an International Maritime Organization number

Country/Territory
Document type
Regulation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishing vessel Marking/identification Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Foreign fishing
Abstract

GFCM adopts this Resolution for the identification of fishing vessels with an IMO number which is important in the fight against illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing and for the management of fishing activities. To this end, contracting parties and cooperating non-contracting parties flag states shall authorize their fishing vessels of 24 meters or above to operate, only if eligible vessels have an IMO number allocated by the manager of the IMO Ship Identification Number Scheme. Eligible vessels under the IMO Ship Identification Number Scheme which are not identified with this number shall not be included in the record of vessels over 15 metres authorized to operate in the GFCM area of application. Eligible vessels under the IMO Ship Identification Number Scheme which are not identified with this number shall not be included in the GFCM area of application. Moreover, a vessel without IMO number could exceptionally be included in the GFCM area of application on the condition that the CPC flag state provides an explanation of its inability to obtain an IMO number in its submission of information to the GFCM Secretariat. The IMO number shall be included in all relevant data related to the implementation of GFCM recommendations concerning the establishment of a record of vessels authorized to operate in the GFCM area of application. Each CPC shall, in its capacity, apply this resolution to vessels that are flying its flag.

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Order No. 499 of 10.9.2019 implementing the Resolution of the Fisheries General Commission on the Mediterranean No. GFCM/41/2017/6, on the application of IMO Number.

Legislation | Albania | 2019

Keyword: Inspection, Monitoring, Enforcement/compliance, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Resolution GFCM/44/2021/6 on the application of an International Maritime Organization number, amending Resolution GFCM/41/2017/6.

Legislation | 2021

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Marking/identification, Fishing area, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, High seas

Source: FAO, FAOLEX