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ICCAT REPORT 2002-2003 (II)
The Observer of Chinese Taipei promised to continue improving the catch data recording system and research on
these species. The Chair encouraged the Delegates of Japan and Chinese Taipei to maintain bilateral contacts on
this topic and this was later resolved in the Panel discussions.
8. IUU matters
While this item was discussed at the Joint Meeting of the Compliance Committee and PWG, the Committee
briefly touched upon the operation of the newly-established Record of Authorized Vessels. It was noted that
experience with this novel instrument was yet to be gathered and that the Committee will re-visit this topic in
due course.
The Committee also briefly discussed the list of vessels involved in chartering arrangements. The Delegate of the
European Community noted the need for chartering Contracting Party administrations to establish clear
guidelines and indicated that it is the responsibility of the chartering Party to provide information on the catches
of these vessels. In his statement to the Committee, the Delegate of Turkey referred to the ICCAT Record of
Vessels (see Appendix 2 to ANNEX 9). It was agreed that, as with the Record of Authorized Vessels,
experience has yet to be gathered.
9. Election of Chair
Canada nominated Mr. Friedrich Wieland (European Community) for re -election as Chair of the Compliance
Committee. Mr. Wieland was re-elected by consensus.
10. Date of the meeting of the Compliance Committee
The Committee agreed to meet again in 2004 at the 14 th Special Meeting of the Commission.
11. Other matters
The Delegate of the United States raised a question for consideration by Contracting Parties at the 2004 meeting
of the Compliance Committee, concerning the interpretation of the provision of Recommendation by ICCAT on
Application of Three Compliance Recommendations [Ref. 98-14] and considering the reference to “future
compliance recommendations,” whether it should apply to all ICCAT species under quota management.
12. Adoption of the report and adjournment
It was agreed to adopt the 2003 Report of the Compliance Committee by correspondence. The 2003 Meeting of
the Compliance Committee adjourned on 21 November 2003.
The Report of the Compliance Committee was adopted by correspondence.
Agenda
Appendix 1 to ANNEX 9
1. Opening of the meeting
2. Adoption of the Agenda
3. Appointment of the Rapporteur
4. Consideration of the Report of the 3 rd Meeting of the Working Group to Develop Integrated Monitoring
Measures, including any draft recommendations and other possible actions/measures
5. National rules for the application of ICCAT measures
6. Status of the compliance of Contracting Parties concerning statistics
7. Status of the compliance of Contracting Parties concerning ICCAT conservation and management
measures
8. IUU matters
9. Election of Chair
10. Date of the meeting of the Compliance Committee
11. Other matters
12. Adoption of the report and adjournment
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