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Resolution on the capacity of the tuna fleet operating in the eastern Pacific Ocean (Revised).

Country/Territory
Document type
Regulation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Migratory species Fishing vessel Fishing gear/fishing method Total allowable catch
Abstract

This Resolution of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC), concerned about the excess capacity in the tuna purse-seine fleet operating in the eastern Pacific Ocean (EPO), introduces measures to prohibit entry purse-seine vessel and to limit or reduce the capacity existing purse-seine vessel operating in the EPO area. The Regional Vessel Register established by the resolution of the 66th Meeting of the Commission with any subsequent modifications that do not increase the total capacity of purse-seine vessels established in the Register, shall be used as the definitive list of purse-seine vessels authorized by the participants to fish for tunas in the EPO. The Commission shall finalize and adopt, as soon as possible, a plan for regional management of fishing capacity. Specific measures apply for certain countries.

Full text
English
Website
www.iattc.org