E - Iccat

ICCAT REPORT 2002-2003 (II)
Explanatory Table on the EC Proposal for a Control and Enforcement Scheme
Key elements of the EC proposal distributed in Tokyo Reference to the general Provisions in force in ICCAT
(May 2002)
presentation of the
integrated monitoring
measures adopted in
Bilbao
(Nov 2002)
Art. 1
Definitions
Art. 2
Area of application
- All fishing vessels
- Reciprical inspection scheme by
decision of the Commission
- Observer scheme by decision of the Commission
Part I - DUTIES OF THE FLAG STATE
Art. 3
Authorization to fish
Each Contracting Party:
1. Authorize fishing if it is able to exercise its
responsibilities.
2. Ensure that only authorized vessels can fish.
3. Ensure that the vessels respect the obligations of
ICCAT.
4. Responsibility for nationals and industries.
5. License or authorization on board.
Art. 4
Notification of fishing vessels
No longer pertinent following the adoption of
Recommendation 02-22. This article could be deleted
or Recommendation 02-22 could be incorporated.
Art. 5
Vessel documentation
1. Carry documents on board containing: license,
authorization or permit, vessel name, port and
registration number, etc.
2. Monitoring of these documents.
3. Certified modifications.
Art. 6
Marking of fishing vessels
Generally accepted standards for marking and
identification of the vessels.
Art. 7
Marking of fishing gear
1. Method
2. Vessel identification number or letter.
3. FADs marked with the vessel identification
number or letter..
Art. 8
Recording of catch
1. Logbook
2. Follow ICCAT “Field Manual”
Art. 9
Vessel Monitoring System
1. All vessels over > 24 m should be equipped with a
VMS system that ensures, at all times, transmission
of the vessel identification, position, date and time.
2. National monitoring center that receives messages.
3. Transmission every 6 hours. Failure.
4. Daily report in case of system failure.
Art. 10
Communication system
Vessels not equipped with VMS shall transmit a
report containing, particularly, the current geographic
position, the position at the beginning and end of the
fishing operations.
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No provision in the ICCAT regulatory
measures in force.
Point 1 i , a, b, c, e Recommendation 02-22.
1. Recommendation 02-22 point 5 a).
2. No provision in ICCAT.
3. Recommendation 02-22 point 5 b).
4. No provision in ICCAT.
5. Recommendation 02-22 point 5 c).
Point 1 ii Recommendation 02-22.
Point 1 i , e
Point 2
Point 1 vi
Point 1 v
No provision in the ICCAT regulatory
measures in force.
No provision in the ICCAT regulatory
measures in force.
No provision in the ICCAT regulatory
measures in force.
"ICCAT Field Manual"
Recommendation 97-12 (expires)
Pilot project for 10% of the vessels > 24
m. Ended in 2000.
No provision in the ICCAT regulatory
measures in force.