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Resolution on Improving Observer Safety at Sea: Emergency Action Plan (C-18-07).

Country/Territory
Document type
Regulation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Data collection/reporting Monitoring Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties International relations/cooperation
Abstract

This Resolution of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) concerns the safety of observers operating under IATTC observer programs, which require longline, purse-seine, and carrier vessels to carry observers on board. The Resolution requires CPCs to ensure that vessels flying their flag observes rules of action in case an observer dies, is missing or presumed fallen overboard or there is reasonable evidence that an observer has been assaulted, intimidated, threatened, or harassed such that their health or safety is endangered. If any of these events occur, port CPCs shall facilitate entry of the fishing vessel to allow disembarkation of the observer and, to the extent possible, assist in any investigations if so requested by the flag CPC. The Resolution also concerns international cooperation in investigations.

Full text
English
Website
www.iattc.org