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

Title (French)

Accords aux fins des dispositions de la Convention des Nations Unies sur le droit de la mer du 10 décembre 1982 relatives à la conservation et la gestion des stocks de poissons dont les déplacements s'effectuent tant à l'intérieur qu'au-delà des zones économiques exclusives (stocks chevauchants) et des stocks de poissons grands migrateurs

Title (Spanish)

Acuerdo sobre la aplicación de las disposiciones de la Convención de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Derecho del Mar de 10 de diciembre de 1982 relativas a la conservación y ordenación de las poblaciones de peces transzonales y las poblaciones de peces altamente migratorias

Title (Other)

Übereinkommen zur Durchführung der Bestimmungen des Seerechtsübereinkommens der Vereinten Nationen vom 10.12.1982 über die Erhaltung und Bewirtschaftung von gebietsübergreifenden Fischbeständen und Beständen weit wandernder Fische

Place of adoption

New York

Depository

UN United Nations

Language

Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish

Entry into force

Dec 11, 2001

Subject

Fisheries, Sea

Keyword

Bycatch Biodiversity Artisanal fishing Policy/planning

Abstract

United Kingdom: On 19 December 2003, an instrument of ratification was lodged by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (on behalf of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland). On 3 December 1999, an instrument of ratification was lodged and deposited 10 December 2001 with respective declarations by the United Kingdom on behalf of Pitcaim, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands, Falkland Islands (Malvinas), South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, Bermuda, Turks and Caicos Islands, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands and Anguilla. Objectives: To ensure the long-term conservation and sustainable use of straddling fish stocks and highly migratory fish stocks. Summary of provisions: The area to which the Agreement applies is defined in Part I (article 3). The Agreement is further constituted by twelve parts, as follows: Part II provides general principles for the adoption of conservation and management measures for straddling stocks and highly migratory fish stocks, including the precautionary principle. Part III provides mechanisms for international co-operation concerning such stocks; Part IV concerns non-members and non-participants; Part V deals with duties of the flag State; and Part VI with compliance and enforcement of conservation and management measures. Part VII draws attention to the special needs of developing States, Part VIII sets a peaceful settlement of disputes mechanism, and Part IX calls for Parties to encourage non-parties to become Parties and/or to comply with the Agreement. A review conference is programmed four years after the date of entry into force of the Agreement, to review it and assess the adequacy of its provisions (Part XII).

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References - Treaties

Enabled by

United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

Treaty | Multilateral | Montego Bay | Dec 10, 1982

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

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000753)

Cited by

Convention for the Strengthening of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission established by the 1949 Convention between the United States of America and the Republic of Costa Rica

Treaty | Multilateral | Washington D.C. | Jun 27, 2003

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Endangered species, Education, Sustainable use, Technology transfer, Marine resources management, Precautionary principle, Data collection/reporting, Fishery management and conservation, Research, Protection of species, Access-to-information, Monitoring, Total allowable catch, Registration, Enforcement/compliance, Dispute settlement, NGO, EIA, Institution, Marine fisheries, Offences/penalties

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001378)

Convention on the Conservation and Management of Fishery Resources in the South East Atlantic Ocean (SEAFO)

Treaty | Multilateral | Windhoek | Apr 20, 2001

Keyword: Environmental planning, Marine mammals, Ecosystem preservation, Marine area, Turtles, Biosphere reserves, Collecting/harvesting, Management/conservation, International agreement-text, Fishing authorization, Maritime zone, Biodiversity, Marine fishes, Aquatic animals, Stock enhancement/repopulation, International organization, Zoning, Access right

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001384)

Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement

Treaty | Multilateral | Rome | Jul 7, 2006

Keyword: Protection of species, Biodiversity, Capacity building, Total allowable catch, Marine fisheries, Dispute settlement, Precautionary principle, Marine resources management, Transshipment, Registration, Migratory species, Research, Monitoring, Environmental standards, Fishery management and conservation, Enforcement/compliance, EIA, Allocation/quota, Data collection/reporting, Fishing vessel, Access-to-information, Sustainable use

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-144077)

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

Treaty | Bilateral | Portland | Sep 11, 2015

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX; IUCN (ID: TRE-160051)

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)

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