Recommendation GFCM/42/2018/11 on the regional marking of fishing gear. País/Territorio Tipo de documento Reglamento Fecha 2018 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Pesca Palabra clave Manejo y conservación pesquera Embarcación de pesca Aparejos de pesca/métodos de pesca Cumplimiento/aplicación Organización internacional Marcado/identificación Fortalecimiento de la capacidad Entry into force notes This recommendation shall enter into force at the latest on 1 January 2022. Resumen Each flag contracting party and cooperating non-contracting party shall ensure the marking of passive fishing gear, such as set nets, pots, lines and longlines, used by fishing vessels larger than 15 metres in length overall and authorized to fish for species managed by the GFCM in its area of application. The marking shall be carried out in accordance with national law and with generally accepted standards such as the FAO Voluntary Guidelines on the Marking of Fishing Gear. Furthermore, each flag contracting party and cooperating non-contracting party shall increase awareness amongst its fishing vessels and fishers about the importance of marking fishing gear for fighting against IUU fishing, abandoned, lost and otherwise discarded fishing gear. Texto completo Inglés Página web www.fao.org