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10/06 Resolution 10/06 On reducing the incidental bycatch of seabirds in longline fisheries 2

Fishing operations shall be conducted in such a way that hooklines1  sink beyond the reach of seabirds as soon as possible after they are put in the water.

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10/06 Resolution 10/06 On reducing the incidental bycatch of seabirds in longline fisheries 3

CPCs shall as soon as possible and, at the latest before 1 November 2010, ensure that all longline vessels fishing south of 25°S use at least two of the mitigation measures in Table 1 below, including at least one from Column A. Vessels shall not use the same measure from Column A and Column B.
Until 31 October 2010, CPCs shall ensure that all longline vessels fishing south of 30°S use at least two of the mitigation measures in Table 1 below, including at least one from Column A. Vessels shall not use the same measure from Column A and Column B.

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10/06 Resolution 10/06 On reducing the incidental bycatch of seabirds in longline fisheries 4

In all other areas, CPCs may require that longline vessels use at least one of the measures in Table 1.

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10/06 Resolution 10/06 On reducing the incidental bycatch of seabirds in longline fisheries 5

Mitigation measures used shall conform to the minimum technical standards for the measures as shown in Annex I.

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10/06 Resolution 10/06 On reducing the incidental bycatch of seabirds in longline fisheries 6

The design and deployment for bird scaring lines shall meet the specifications provided in Annex II.

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10/06 Resolution 10/06 On reducing the incidental bycatch of seabirds in longline fisheries 7

CPCs shall provide to the Commission, as part of their annual reports, information on how they are implementing this measure and all available information on interactions with seabirds, including bycatch by fishing vessels carrying their flag or authorised to fish by them. This is to including details of species where available to enable the IOTC Scientific Committee to annually estimate seabird mortality in all fisheries within the IOTC area of competence.

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10/06 Resolution 10/06 On reducing the incidental bycatch of seabirds in longline fisheries 8

The IOTC Scientific Committee, based notably on the work of the WPEB and information from CPCs, will analyse the impact of this Resolution on seabird bycatch no later than for the 2011 meeting of the Commission. It shall advise the Commission on any modifications that are required, based on experience to date of the operation of the Resolution and/or further international studies or research on the issue, in order to make the Resolution more effective.

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10/06 Resolution 10/06 On reducing the incidental bycatch of seabirds in longline fisheries 9

Resolution 08/03. On Reducing Incidental Bycatch of Seabirds in Longline Fisheries is superseded by this Resolution.

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10/08 Resolution 10/08 Concerning a record of active vessels fishing for tunas and swordfish in the IOTC area 1

All IOTC Contracting Parties and Cooperating Non-Contracting Parties (CPCs) with vessels fishing for tunas and swordfish in the IOTC area of competence (hereinafter referred to as “the Area”), shall submit to the IOTC Executive Secretary by 15 February  every year a list of their respective vessels that were active in the Area during the previous year and that are:

  1. larger than 24 metres in length overall; or
  2. in case of vessels less than 24m, those operating in waters outside the economic exclusive zone of the flag state.
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10/08 Resolution 10/08 Concerning a record of active vessels fishing for tunas and swordfish in the IOTC area 2

These lists shall contain the following information for each vessel:

  • The IOTC number;
  • Name and registration number;
  • IMO number, if available;
  • Previous flag (if any);
  • International radio call sign (if any);
  • Vessel type, length, and gross tonnage (GT);
  • Name and address of owner, and/or charterer, and/or operator;
  • Main target species,
  • Period of authorisation
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10/08 Resolution 10/08 Concerning a record of active vessels fishing for tunas and swordfish in the IOTC area 3

The IOTC Executive Secretary shall maintain the IOTC Record of Active Vessels, and take any measure to ensure publicity of the Record and through electronic means, including placing it on the IOTC website, in a manner consistent with confidentiality requirements noted by CPCs.

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10/08 Resolution 10/08 Concerning a record of active vessels fishing for tunas and swordfish in the IOTC area 4

The IOTC Executive Secretary shall compile, for consideration by the IOTC Compliance Committee, a report on the information submitted by CPCs.

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10/08 Resolution 10/08 Concerning a record of active vessels fishing for tunas and swordfish in the IOTC area 5

The objective of the report shall be to provide the IOTC Compliance Committee with an independent evaluation of the level of compliance to this Resolution, and other pertinent IOTC Resolution(s), by the concerned CPCs.

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10/08 Resolution 10/08 Concerning a record of active vessels fishing for tunas and swordfish in the IOTC area 6

The IOTC Compliance Committee shall after its evaluation of the IOTC Executive Secretary’s report, make appropriate recommendations to the Commission on actions that should be pursued against the non-complying CPCs.  These should include, inter alia, taking actions under Resolution 10/10.

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10/08 Resolution 10/08 Concerning a record of active vessels fishing for tunas and swordfish in the IOTC area 7

IOTC Resolution 07/04 Concerning registration and exchange of information on vessels fishing for tunas and swordfish in the IOTC Area is superseded by this Resolution.

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10/10 Resolution 10/10 Concerning market related measures 1

CPCs that import tuna and tuna-like fish products, from the IOTC area of competence, or in whose ports those products are landed or transhipped, should, as much as possible, collect and examine all relevant data on import, landing or transhipment and associated information and submit the following information to the Commission each year at least 60 days prior to the annual meeting of the Commission:

  1. Names of the vessels that caught, landed and/or transhipped such tuna or tuna-like species products;
  2. Flag States of those vessels;
  3. Species of tuna and tuna-like species of the products;
  4. Areas of catch (Indian Ocean, or other area);
  5. Product weight by product type;
  6. Points of export;
  7. Names and addresses of owners of the vessels;
  8. Registration number.
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10/10 Resolution 10/10 Concerning market related measures 2
  1. The Commission, through the IOTC Compliance Committee should identify each year:
    1. The CPCs who have repeatedly failed, as stated by the Commission in its annual Plenary, to discharge their obligations under the IOTC Agreement in respect of IOTC Conservation and Management Measures, in particular, by not taking measures or exercising effective control to ensure compliance with IOTC Conservation and Management Measures by the vessels flying their flag; and/or
    2. The NCPs who have failed to discharge their obligations under international law to co-operate with IOTC in the conservation and management of tuna and tuna-like species, in particular, by not taking measures or exercising effective control to ensure that their vessels do not engage in any activity that undermines the effectiveness of IOTC Conservation and Management Measures.
  2. These identifications should be based on a review of all information provided in accordance with paragraph 1 or, as appropriate, any other relevant information, such as: the catch data compiled by the Commission; trade information on these species obtained from National Statistics; the IOTC statistical document programme; the list of the IUU vessels adopted by the IOTC, as well as any other information obtained in the ports and on the fishing grounds.
  3. In deciding whether to make identification, the IOTC Compliance Committee should consider all relevant matters including the history, and the nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of the act or omission that may have diminished the effectiveness of IOTC Conservation and Management Measures.
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10/10 Resolution 10/10 Concerning market related measures 3

The Commission should request CPCs and NCPs concerned to rectify the act or omission identified under paragraph 2 so as not to diminish the effectiveness of the IOTC conservation and management measures.

The Commission should notify identified CPCs and NCPs of the following:

  1. the reason(s) for the identification with all available supporting evidence;
  2. the opportunity to respond to the Commission in writing at least 30 days prior to the annual meeting of the Commission with regard to the identification decision and other relevant information, for example, evidence refuting the identification or, where appropriate, a plan of action for improvement and the steps they have taken to rectify the situation; and
  3. in the case of a NCP, an invitation to participate as an observer at the annual meeting where the issue will be considered.
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10/10 Resolution 10/10 Concerning market related measures 4

The IOTC Secretariat should transmit without delay the Commission's request referred to in paragraph 3 to the identified CPC or NCP. The IOTC Executive Secretary should seek to obtain confirmation from the CPC or the NCP that it received the notification. Absence of response from the CPC or NCP concerned within the time limit shall not prevent action from the Commission.

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10/10 Resolution 10/10 Concerning market related measures 5

The IOTC Compliance Committee should evaluate the response of the CPCs or NCPs referred to in paragraph 3 b), together with any new information, and propose to the Commission to decide upon one of the following actions:

  1. the revocation of the identification;
  2. the continuation of the identification status of the CPC or NCP; or
  3. the adoption of non-discriminatory WTO-consistent market related measures in accordance with Article IX paragraph 1 of the IOTC Agreement.

In the case of CPCs, actions such as the reduction of existing quotas or catch limits should be implemented to the extent possible before consideration is given to the application of market related measures referred to in subparagraph c). Market related measures should be considered only where such actions either have proven unsuccessful or would not be effective.

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