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Resolution GFCM/44/2021/7 on the implementation of a winch sensor system for demersal fisheries in the Adriatic Sea (geographical subareas 17 and 18).

Country/Territory
Document type
Regulation
Date
2021
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel Marine fisheries Marine fishes Precautionary principle Protection of species
Abstract

The objective of this Resolution is to provide terms of reference for two voluntary pilot projects aimed at testing the feasibility of the establishment of a winch sensor system (WSS) on fishing vessels exploiting demersal stocks by means of otter-trawling, beam-trawling, bottom-pair trawling and otter twin trawling in the Adriatic Sea (geographical subareas (GSAs) 17 and 18). The contracting parties and non-contracting parties may implement, on a voluntary basis, the aforementioned pilot projects to test the feasibility of the establishment of a WSS on vessels exploiting demersal stocks by means of trawling and exceeding an overall length of 15 metres in the Adriatic Sea. This Resolution lays down the requirements for winch sensor system, the duties of the masters and owners/licensees of fishing vessels, and the specificities of a centralized and decentralized pilot projects. The pilot projects shall be launched by the end of 2022 and have a minimum duration of one year.

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Website
www.fao.org