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ICCAT REPORT 2012-2013 (I)
The EU requested Belize to investigate a vessel previously flagged to the UK (under the name of “Juno”), which
was found to be in violation and sanctioned, at which point it fled from the EU, and may now be flagged under
Belize. The EU requested Belize to verify if in fact this vessel, the “LIPER DOS”, is flagged under Belize, and
next year the EU will request this vessel to be placed on the IUU list. Belize responded it would await formal
correspondence from the EU on this vessel, and would then start to investigate to the fullest extent.
8. Recommendations to the Commission
The Chair recommended that the 2013 IMM inter-sessional Working Group meeting add to its agenda at-sea
vessel sighting and inspection programs, traceability, vessel monitoring system requirements, a review of
chartering issues, vessel listing requirements, as well as by-catches in areas where ICCAT species are not
targeted.
9. Other matters
9.1 EU note on Guidelines for the Implementation of Rec. 11-15
The EU prepared document on a proposed process for implementation of the Recommendation by ICCAT on
Penalties Applicable in Case of non-Fulfillment of Reporting Obligations [Rec. 11-15]. The United States noted
its acceptance of the document and brought attention to the fact that only about half of the CPCs reported data,
and encouraged all Contracting Parties to take note of Recommendation 11-15 to submit information. The
“European Union Note on Guidelines for the Implementation of Recommendation 11-15” is attached as
Appendix 3 to ANNEX 11.
9.2 Traceability system for tunas
Japan informed the Commission about an experimental "Traceability System for Tunas" which China and Japan
will use starting in April 2013. The system foresees the introduction of an IC tip tag and QR code including tuna
ID data which will enable to trace back to the origin of tuna products at any stage from capture to consumption.
The results of this experimental work will be presented at next annual meeting of ICCAT.
The PEW and ISSF Observer statements are attached as Appendix 4 and 5 to ANNEX 11.
10. Adoption of the Report and adjournment
The Chair adjourned the meeting.
The Report of the Permanent Working Group was adopted by correspondence.
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