Specifications for the Marking and Identification of Fishing Vessels (CMM 2004–03). País/Territorio Tipo de documento Reglamento Fecha 2004 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Pesca Palabra clave Pesca marítima Manejo y conservación pesquera Monitoreo Recopilación de datos/informes Equipos Embarcación de pesca Marcado/identificación Infracciones/sanciones Resumen This Conservation and Management Measure of the Western Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) seeks to implement the FAO Standard Specifications for the Marking and Identification of Fishing Vessels for WCPFC. The specifications shall apply to the operation of all fishing vessels of members of the Commission authorized to fish in the Convention Area beyond areas of national jurisdiction. The CMM requires each member of the Commission to ensure that operators of vessels with a WCPFC Identification Number (WIN) based on their International Telecommunication Union Radio Call Signs (IRCS) or characters allocated by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Members shall, among other things, ensure that: The requirement for the marking of fishing vessels with the WIN is a condition for authorization to fish in the Convention Area beyond areas of national jurisdiction; the following are offences under national legislation: (i) non-compliance with these specifications; (ii) non-marking or wrongful marking of vessel; (iii) deliberate removal or obstruction of the WIN; (iv) the use of the WIN allocated to another operator or to another vessel; and such offences may be grounds for refusing authorization to fish. Markings and other technical specifications are provided. Texto completo Inglés Página web www.wcpfc.int