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162. New Zealand summarized its case for nominating the China-flagged vessels Rong Yuan Yu
86, Rong Yuan Yu 87, Rong Da Yang No.6, Rong Da Yang No.7, Rong Da Yang No.8 and Rong
Da Yang No.9. hese vessels were fishing in the WCPF Convention Area but were not on the
WCPFC RFV due to communication issues between China and the WCPFC Secretariat. The
vessels were, however, authorized to fish in the Convention Area by China.
163. In discussions with China subsequent to TCC5, China stated that it had taken steps to
reinforce its vessel authorization procedures. Specifically, China will henceforth require that all
vessels are listed on the WCPFC RFV before they are authorized to fish in the Convention Area.
164. New Zealand, noting China‘s actions, and China‘s support for an amendment to CMM
2004-01 specifying the responsibility of flag States to ensure their fishing vessels have been
placed on the WCPFC RFV before they commence fishing (see Agenda Item 9.1a), stated that the
matter had been settled to its satisfaction.
165. WCFPC agreed by consensus not to list the Rong Yuan Yu 86, Rong Yuan Yu 87, Rong
Da Yang No.6, Rong Da Yang No.7, Rong Da Yang No.8 and Rong Da Yang No.9 on the
WPCFC IUU Vessel List.
166. With regard to the Yuh Chang No. 3, a Chinese Taipei-flagged vessel, New Zealand
reported that some information on the vessel had been provided to the Secretariat in January
2008, but that at the time of sighting, in September 2008, the vessel was not on the WCPFC RFV,
even though it was authorized to fish by Chinese Taipei. New Zealand noted that this incident
highlighted the need for more clarity in the administrative process by which the Secretariat places
vessels on the RFV (e.g. Secretariat acknowledges receipt of information, notifies the flag State
when the vessel is placed on the RFV, and the flag State verifies that the information on the
Commission‘s website is correct).
167. New Zealand, noting the circumstances of the incident, as well as Chinese Taipei‘s
improved administrative procedures and support for an amendment to CMM 2004-01 (see
Agenda Item 9.1a), stated that the matter had been settled to its satisfaction.
168. WCFPC agreed by consensus not to list the Yuh Chang No. 3 on the WPCFC IUU
Vessel List.
169. Concerning the Yu Fong 168, a Chinese Taipei-flagged vessel, the nominating State, RMI
summarized that the vessel had seen sighted fishing inside RMI‘s EEZ but fled, causing damage
to an FSM patrol boat in pursuit. The vessel, owner, master and crew have not been located.
170. Chinese Taipei stated that it had revoked the license for this vessel and removed it from
the WCPFC RFV. Chinese Taipei welcomes cooperation from other CCMs to prevent this vessel
from continuing to fish illegally.
171. WCPFC6 agreed by consensus to list the Yu Fong 168 on the WCPFC IUU Vessel
List.
172. With regard to the Daniela F, a Venezuela-flagged vessel, on the WCPFC IUU Vessel List
through nomination by France, WCPFC6 was informed that a French court in Papeete has made a
judgement and the vessel has paid the fine. France therefore requested that the Daniela F be
removed from the WCPFC IUU Vessel List.
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