Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Russian Federation on Cooperation for the Purposes of Preventing, Deterring and Eliminating Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing

Place of adoption

Portland

Language

Russian, English

Entry into force

Dec 4, 2015

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Sovereignty Fishery management and conservation Fish products Management/conservation Fishing vessel Transshipment Inspection Landing

Abstract

The agreement aims to improve coordination among the multiple government agencies in both countries that need to work together to address IUU fishing. In the United States, the agreement has the strong support of the fishing industry based in the Pacific Northwest/Alaska region, as well as the environmental community. This agreement also supports the recommendations of the Presidential Task Force on Combatting IUU Fishing and Seafood Fraud. (Source: http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2015/09/246833.htm)

Full text

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Website

www.state.gov

References - Treaties

Cites

Agreement between the United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on Mutual Fisheries Relations

Treaty | Bilateral | Moscow | May 31, 1988

Keyword: Access right, Marine fisheries, International agreement-text, Marine mammals, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Enforcement/compliance, Foreign fishing, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX; IUCN (ID: TRE-151767)

Agreement on Port State Measures to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing

Treaty | Multilateral | Rome | Nov 22, 2009

Keyword: Dispute settlement, Endangered species, Enforcement/compliance

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-154601)

United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

Treaty | Multilateral | Montego Bay | Dec 10, 1982

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Fishing licence, Liability/compensation, Marine fisheries, Marine pollution (dumping at sea), Size, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Risk assessment/management, Education, International organization, Continental shelf, Marine resources management, Fishery management and conservation, Management/conservation, Sovereignty, Migratory species, Total allowable catch, Navigation, Policy/planning, Offences/penalties, Court/tribunal, Fishing gear/fishing method, EIA, Inspection, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Monitoring, Marine pollution (land-based sources), Vessel ownership, Harbour, Mining, Future generations, Access right, International relations/cooperation, Authorization/permit, Deep sea bed, Dispute settlement, High seas, Marine mammals, Alien species, Seasons, Jurisdictional competence, Data collection/reporting, Islands, Long-range air pollution, Fishing licence fee, Contract/agreement, Maritime zone, Marine pollution, Enforcement/compliance, Pollution control, Business/industry/corporations, Exploration, Sustainable use, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Bycatch, Registration, Marine pollution (ship-based sources), Research, Technology transfer

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000753)

Agreement for the Implementation of the Provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982 relating to the Conservation and Management of Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks

Treaty | Multilateral | New York | Aug 4, 1995

Keyword: Policy/planning, Bycatch, Biodiversity, Artisanal fishing

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001237)