Implementation of IPOA/IUU - International MCS Network

853.4 Notwithstanding paragraph 3.3, certain unregulated fishing may takeplace in a manner which is not in violation of applicable international law, andmay not require the application of measures envisaged under the InternationalPlan of Action (IPOA).4. The IPOA is voluntary. It has been elaborated within the frameworkof the FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries as envisaged by Article 2(d).5. The FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries, in particularArticles 1.1, 1.2, 3.1, and 3.2 applies to the interpretation and application of thisIPOA and its relationship with other international instruments. The IPOA is alsodirected as appropriate towards fishing entities as referred to in the Code ofConduct. The IPOA responds to fisheries specific issues and nothing in itprejudices the positions of States in other fora.6. In this document:(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)(g)the reference to States includes regional economic integrationorganizations in matters within their competence;the term "regional" includes sub-regional, as appropriate;the term "regional fisheries management organization" means anintergovernmental fisheries organization or arrangement, asappropriate, that has the competence to establish fisheryconservation and management measures;the term “conservation and management measures” meansmeasures to conserve one or more species of living marineresources that are adopted and applied consistent with therelevant rules of international law;the term “1982 UN Convention” refers to the United NationsConvention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982;the term “1993 FAO Compliance Agreement” refers to theAgreement to Promote Compliance with InternationalConservation and Management Measures by Fishing Vessels onthe High Seas, approved by the FAO Conference on 24November 1993.the term “1995 UN Fish Stocks Agreement” refers to theAgreement for the Implementation of the United NationsConvention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982 relating