Regulation (EU) 2022/2056 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 October 2022 laying down conservation and management measures applicable in the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Convention Area and amending Council Regulation (EC) No 520/2007
(1) "the Convention" means the Convention on the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean, as amended from time to time; (2) "the Convention Area" means the area to which the Convention applies as described in Article 3(1) thereof; (3) "WCPFC" means the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission established under the Convention; (4) "Union fishing vessel" means any vessel flying the flag of a Member State, used or intended for use for the purpose of fishing, including support ships, carrier vessels and any other vessel directly involved in such fishing; (5) "fishing" means: (a) searching for, catching, taking or harvesting fish; (b) attempting to search for, catch, take or harvest fish; (c) engaging in any other activity which can reasonably be expected to result in the locating, catching, taking or harvesting of fish for any purpose; (d) placing, searching for or recovering fish aggregating devices or associated electronic equipment such as radio beacons; (e) any operations at sea directly in support of, or in preparation for, any activity described in points (a) to (d), including transhipment; or (f) use of any vessel, vehicle, aircraft or hovercraft, for any activity described in points (a) to (d), except for emergencies involving the health and safety of the crew or the safety of a vessel;
(6) "CMM" means the applicable Conservation and Management Measures adopted by the WCPFC; (7) "fishing opportunities" means fishing quotas, fishing effort allocated to a Member State or closure periods, as provided for in a Union legal act in force for the Convention Area; (8) "unfit for human consumption": (a) means, but is not limited to, fish that: (i) is meshed or crushed in the purse seine net; (ii) is damaged due to shark or whale depredation; or (iii) has died and spoiled in the net where a gear failure has prevented both the normal retrieval of the net and catch as well as efforts to release the fish alive; and
(b) does not include fish that: (i) is considered undesirable in terms of size, marketability or species composition; or (ii) is spoiled or contaminated as the result of an act or omission of the crew of the fishing vessel.
(9) "fish aggregating device" or "FAD" means any object or group of objects, of any size, that has or has not been deployed, that is living or non-living, including, but not limited to, buoys, floats, netting, webbing, plastics, bamboo, logs and whale sharks floating on or near the surface of the water that fish may associate with; (10) "shallow-set" means fisheries in which the majority of hooks are set at a depth shallower than 100 metres; (11) "Record" means the WCPFC Record of Fishing Vessels; (12) "WIN" means the WCPFC identification number; (13) "VMS" means a Vessel Monitoring System; (14) "ROP" means the Regional Observer Programme established by the WCPFC to collect verified catch data, other scientific data and additional information related to the fishery in the Convention Area, and to monitor the implementation of the CMMs; (15) "instrumented buoy" is a buoy with a clearly marked reference number allowing it to be identified and which is equipped with a satellite-tracking system to monitor its position; (16) "data buoy" is a floating device, either drifting or anchored, that is deployed by governmental or recognised scientific organisations or entities for the purpose of electronically collecting and measuring environmental data, and not for the purpose of fishing activities; (17) "WCPFC Transhipment Declaration" means a document containing the information set out in Annex IV; (18) "Eastern High Seas Pocket" means the area of high seas bounded by the Exclusive Economic Zones of the Cook Islands to the west, French Polynesia to the east and Kiribati to the north with the geographical coordinates and as shown on the map set out in Annex V; (19) "mobulid rays" means species of the family Mobulidae , which includes manta rays and mobula rays;(20) "automatic location communicator" or "ALC" means a near real-time satellite position fixing transmitter; (21) "discards" means catches that are returned to the sea; (22) "authorised inspector" means an inspector of a contracting party to the Convention whose identity has been communicated to the WCPFC; (23) "authorised Union inspector" means a Union inspector whose identity has been communicated to the WCPFC in accordance with any act adopted pursuant to Article 79(7) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Union control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy, amending Regulations (EC) No 847/96, (EC) No 2371/2002, (EC) No 811/2004, (EC) No 768/2005, (EC) No 2115/2005, (EC) No 2166/2005, (EC) No 388/2006, (EC) No 509/2007, (EC) No 676/2007, (EC) No 1098/2007, (EC) No 1300/2008, (EC) No 1342/2008 and repealing Regulations (EEC) No 2847/93, (EC) No 1627/94 and (EC) No 1966/2006 (OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1 ).
(a) the specific areas, species and time periods for which the authorisation is valid; (b) the activities which the Union fishing vessel is permitted to carry out; (c) a prohibition on fishing, retention on board, transhipment or landing by the Union fishing vessel in areas under the jurisdiction of another State except pursuant to any licence, permit or authorisation that is required by such other State; (d) a requirement that the Union fishing vessel keeps on board the authorisation issued pursuant to this paragraph, or a certified copy thereof, and any licence, permit or authorisation, or a certified copy thereof, issued by a coastal State, as well as a valid certificate of vessel registration.
(a) where, in the final set of a trip, there is insufficient storage space to accommodate all fish caught in that set; in which case, the excess fish caught in that last set may be transferred to and retained on board another purse seine vessel, provided that this is not prohibited under applicable law; (b) where the fish are unfit for human consumption; and (c) where a serious malfunction of equipment occurs.
(a) the master and crew attempt to release the fish alive as soon as possible; and (b) no further fishing is undertaken after the discard until the fish on board the fishing vessel have been landed or transhipped.
(a) name, flag and WIN of the Union fishing vessel and name and nationality of the master; (b) licence number; (c) name of the observer on board; (d) date, time and location (latitude/longitude) of discarding; (e) date, time, location (latitude/longitude) and type (drifting FAD, anchored FAD, free school, etc.) of the set; (f) reason that the fish were discarded, including a statement of retrieval status if the fish were discarded because they were unfit for human consumption; (g) estimated tonnage and species composition of discarded fish; (h) estimated tonnage and species composition of retained fish from that set; (i) if the fish were discarded in accordance with paragraph 3, a statement that no further fishing will be undertaken until the catch on board has been unloaded; and (j) any other information deemed relevant by the master of the Union fishing vessel.
(a) on the high seas; (b) on the high seas and in waters under the jurisdiction of one or more coastal States; or (c) in waters under the jurisdiction of two or more coastal States.
(a) if the floating or raft part (flat or rolled structure) of the FAD is covered with a mesh net, it shall have a stretched mesh size of less than 7 cm and the mesh net shall be well wrapped around the whole raft so that there is no netting hanging below the FAD when it is deployed; (b) if a mesh net is used, it shall have a stretched mesh size of less than 7 cm or be tied tightly in bundles or "sausages" with enough weight at the end to keep the netting taut down in the water column. Alternatively, a single weighted panel of less than 7 cm stretched mesh size net or a solid sheet (such as canvas or nylon) may be used.
(a) FADs or associated electronic equipment are retrieved and kept on board the vessel until landed or until the end of the FAD closure period; and (b) the Union fishing vessel does not conduct any set either for a period of 7 days after retrieval or within a 50 nautical mile radius of the point of retrieval of any FAD.
(a) a non-contracting party carrier vessel that is on the Record; or (b) a non-contracting party fishing vessel that is licenced to fish in the exclusive economic zone of a contracting party in accordance with a decision of the WCPFC.
(a) ensure that all reasonable steps are taken to ensure its safe release; and (b) report the incident to the relevant authority of the flag Member State, including information on the number of individuals, details of how and why the encirclement happened, where it occurred, steps taken to ensure safe release, and an assessment of the life status of the whale shark on release (including whether the animal was released alive but subsequently died).
(a) at least two of the following mitigation measures: weighted branch lines, night setting or tori lines (bird scaring lines); or (b) hook-shielding devices.
(a) avoid the encirclement of sea turtles and, if a sea turtle is unintentionally encircled or entangled, take practicable measures to safely release the turtle; (b) release all sea turtles observed to be entangled in FADs or fishing gear; (c) if a sea turtle is entangled in a net, ensure that the net roll is stopped as soon as the turtle comes out of the water, that the turtle is disentangled without injuring it before resuming the net roll and, to the extent practicable, assist the recovery of the turtle before returning it to the water; (d) carry and employ dip nets, when appropriate, to handle turtles.
(a) the use of only large circle hooks, which are fishing hooks that are generally circular or oval in shape and which are originally designed and manufactured so that the point is turned perpendicularly back to the shank. These hooks shall have an offset not exceeding 10 degrees; (b) the use of only finfish for bait; (c) the use of any other measure, mitigation plan or activity that has been reviewed by the WCPFC Scientific Committee and the WCPFC Technical and Compliance Committee and approved by the WCPFC as being capable to reduce the interaction rate (observed numbers per hooks fished) of turtles in shallow-set longline fisheries.
(a) name of the Union fishing vessel, registration number, WIN, previous names (if known) and port of registry; (b) name and address of the owner or owners; (c) name and nationality of the master; (d) previous flag (if any); (e) international radio call sign; (f) vessel communication types and numbers (Inmarsat A, B and C numbers and satellite telephone number); (g) colour photograph of the vessel; (h) where and when the vessel was built; (i) type of vessel; (j) normal crew complement; (k) type of fishing method or methods; (l) length (specify type and metric); (m) moulded depth (specify metric); (n) beam (specify metric); (o) gross registered tonnage (GRT) or gross tonnage (GT); (p) power of main engine or engines (specify metric); (q) carrying capacity, including freezer type, capacity and number, fish hold capacity and capacity of freezer chambers (specify metric); (r) the form and number of the authorisation granted by the flag Member State including any specific areas, species and time periods for which it is valid; and (s) International Maritime Organization number or Lloyd’s Register number.
(a) fishing vessels flagged to contracting parties; (b) fishing vessels flagged to non-contracting parties if such vessels are listed in the Record; or (c) fishing vessels operated by non-contracting parties under charter, lease or similar arrangements and comply with the CMMs.
(a) a VMS established in accordance with Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 and any act adopted pursuant thereto; and (b) the VMS which receives data directly from Union fishing vessels operating on the high seas in the Convention Area, which is either administered by the WCPFC or reporting to the Pacific Islands Fisheries Forum Agency, and for the purposes of which Member States shall: (i) ensure that their fishing vessels on the high seas in the Convention Area comply with the VMS requirements established by the WCPFC and are equipped with ALCs that shall communicate such data as determined by the WCPFC; (ii) ensure that VMS equipment on their fishing vessels complies with standards, specifications and procedures for the fishing vessel monitoring in the Convention Area provided in Annex III; (iii) cooperate to ensure compatibility between national and high seas VMSs; (iv) ensure that the ALC installed on board their fishing vessels conform to the minimum standards set out in Annex III; (v) ensure that the default position reporting rate is four hours while in the Convention Area (six position reports per day); (vi) ensure that vessels that exit the Convention Area report their position once a day.
(a) name of the fishing vessel; (b) WIN; (c) name and address of the owner or owners; (d) name and address of the charterer; (e) the duration of the charter arrangement; and (f) the flag State of the fishing vessel.
(a) any additional chartered vessels, along with the information referred to in paragraph 1; (b) any change in the information referred to in paragraph 1 with respect to any chartered vessel; and (c) the termination of the charter of any vessel previously notified under paragraph 1.
(a) exclusively on the high seas; (b) on the high seas and in waters under the jurisdiction of one or more coastal States; and (c) in the waters under the jurisdiction of two or more coastal States.
(a) full access to and use of all facilities and equipment of the vessel which the observer may determine is necessary to carry out his or her duties, including full access to the bridge, the fish on board and areas which may be used to hold, process, weigh or store fish; (b) full access to the vessel’s records including its logs and documentation for the purpose of inspection and copying of records, reasonable access to navigational equipment, charts and radios and other information relating to fishing; (c) upon request, access to and use of communications equipment and crew for entry, transmission and receipt of work related data or information; (d) access to any additional equipment present on board in order to facilitate the work of the observer while on board the vessel, such as high powered binoculars, electronic means of communication, etc.; (e) access to the working deck during net or line retrieval and to specimens (alive or dead) in order to collect and remove samples; (f) a notice of at least 15 minutes before the start of a hauling or net setting procedure, unless the observer specifically requests not to be notified; (g) access to food, accommodation, medical facilities and sanitary facilities of a reasonable standard, equivalent to those normally available to an officer on board the vessel; (h) the provision of adequate space on the bridge or another designated area for clerical work and of adequate space on the deck for observer duties; (i) freedom to carry out their duties without being assaulted, obstructed, resisted, delayed, intimidated or interfered with in the performance of their duties.
(a) being capable of performing the duties set out by this Regulation and the applicable CMMs; (b) acceptance of and compliance with agreed confidentiality rules and procedures with respect to the fishing operations of vessels and of vessel owners; (c) maintenance of independence and impartiality at all times while on duty under the ROP; (d) compliance with the ROP protocols for ROP observers on board a vessel; (e) compliance with the laws and regulations of the contracting party and the cooperating non-party, as defined by the Convention, that exercise jurisdiction over the vessel; (f) respecting the hierarchy and general rules of behaviour that apply to all vessel crew; (g) performance of duties in a manner that does not unduly interfere with the lawful operations of the vessel, with due consideration to the operational requirements of the vessel and communicating regularly with the master of the vessel for that purpose; (h) familiarity with the emergency procedures aboard the vessel, including the locations of life rafts, fire extinguishers and first aid kits; (i) communicating regularly with the vessel master on relevant observer issues and duties; (j) observance of the ethnic traditions of the crew and of the customs of the flag State of the vessel; (k) adherence to the applicable code of conduct for observers; (l) promptly writing reports and submitting them to the Commission in accordance with procedures adopted by the WCPFC; (m) not unduly interfering with the lawful operations of the vessel, in carrying out their duties giving due consideration to the operational requirements of the vessel and to the extent practicable minimising disruption of the operation of vessels fishing in the Convention Area.
(a) a reasonable period of prior notification of the placement of an ROP observer; (b) the compliance of that observer with the general rules of behaviour, hierarchy, laws and regulations applicable; and (c) the opportunity to review and comment on the ROP observer’s report, and the right to include additional information deemed relevant or a personal statement.
(a) accepting on board the vessel any person identified as an ROP observer when required by the WCPFC; (b) informing the crew of the timing of the ROP observer’s boarding as well as their rights and responsibilities when an ROP observer boards the vessel; (c) assisting the ROP observer to safely embark and disembark the vessel at an agreed place and time; (d) giving notice to the ROP observer at least 15 minutes before the start of a set or haul on board, unless the observer specifically requests not to be notified; (e) allowing and assisting the ROP observer to carry out all duties safely; (f) allowing the ROP observer full access to the vessel’s records including vessel logs and documentation for the purpose of records inspection and copying; (g) allowing the ROP observer to have reasonable access to navigational equipment, charts and radios, and to other information relating to fishing; (h) permitting access to any additional equipment present in order to facilitate the work of the ROP observer while on board the vessel, such as high-powered binoculars, electronic means of communication, etc.; (i) allowing and assisting the ROP observer to remove and store samples from the catch; (j) providing food, accommodation and adequate sanitary amenities to the ROP observer while on board the vessel, at no expense to the observer or the ROP observer provider or any government providing observers, as well as providing medical facilities of a reasonable standard equivalent to those normally available to an officer on board the vessel; (k) providing insurance coverage to the ROP observer while on board the vessel, for the duration of the observer’s time on board; (l) allowing and assisting the ROP observer to have full access to and use of all facilities and equipment of the vessel that the observer may determine is necessary to carry out his or her duties, including full access to the bridge, fish on board and areas which may be used to hold, process, weigh or store fish; (m) ensuring that the ROP observer is not assaulted, obstructed, resisted, delayed, intimidated, interfered with, influenced, bribed or subject to a bribe attempt in the performance of his or her duties; (n) ensuring that the ROP observer is not coerced or convinced to breach his or her responsibilities.
(a) the compliance of the ROP observer with the general rules of behaviour, hierarchy, laws and regulations applicable; (b) a reasonable period of prior notification of the placement of an ROP observer given by the master of the vessel; and (c) privacy in crew personal areas.
(a) refraining from impeding or delaying observer duties and from coercing or convincing the ROP observer to breach his or her responsibilities; (b) compliance with this Regulation, regulations and procedures established under the Convention, and guidelines, regulations or conditions established by the Member State that exercises jurisdiction over the vessel; (c) allowing, and assisting with the provision of, full access to and use of all facilities and equipment of the vessel which the observer may determine is necessary to carry out his or her duties, including full access to the bridge, fish on board and areas that may be used to hold, process, weigh or store fish; (d) allowing and assisting the ROP observer to carry out all duties safely; (e) allowing and assisting the ROP observer to remove and store samples from the catch; (f) compliance with directions given by the master of the fishing vessel with respect to the ROP observers’ duties.
(a) immediately cease all fishing operations; (b) immediately commence search and rescue operations and search for at least 72 hours, unless force majeure constrains flag Member States to allow the vessels flying their flag to cease search and rescue operations before the 72 hours have elapsed or unless instructed by the flag Member State to continue searching beyond the 72 hour time-limit; (c) immediately notify the flag Member State thereof; (d) immediately alert other vessels in the vicinity by using all available means of communication; (e) cooperate fully in any search and rescue operation; (f) whether or not the search is successful, return the vessel for further investigation to the nearest port, as agreed by the flag Member State and the observer provider; (g) provide a report on the incident to the observer provider and the appropriate authorities on the incident; and (h) cooperate fully in all official investigations, and preserve any potential evidence and the personal effects and quarters of the deceased or missing observer.
(a) immediately cease fishing operations; (b) immediately notify the flag Member State thereof; (c) care for the observer and provide any medical treatment available and possible on board the vessel; (d) assist in the disembarkation and transport of the observer to a medical facility equipped to provide the required care, as soon as practicable in accordance with the flag Member State’s directions or, in the absence of such directions, with the directions provided by the ROP observer provider; and (e) cooperate fully in all official investigations into the cause of the illness or injury.
(a) immediately takes action to preserve the safety of the ROP observer and mitigate and resolve the situation on board; (b) notifies the flag Member State and the ROP observer provider of the situation, including the status and location of the observer, as soon as possible; (c) assists in the safe disembarkation of the observer in a manner and place as agreed by the flag Member State and the ROP observer provider, that facilitates access to any necessary medical treatment; and (d) cooperates fully in all official investigations into the incident.
(a) takes action to preserve the safety of the ROP observer and mitigate and resolve the situation on board as soon as possible; (b) notifies the flag Member State and the ROP observer provider of the situation as soon as possible; and (c) cooperates fully in all official investigations into the incident.
(a) investigate the event based on the information given by the ROP observer provider and take any appropriate action in response to the results of the investigation; (b) cooperate fully in any investigation conducted by the ROP observer provider, including submitting the report of the incident to the ROP observer provider and the appropriate authorities; and (c) notify the observer provider and the WCPFC Secretariat, with the Commission, or a body designated by it, in copy, of the results of its investigation and any action taken.
(a) immediately notify the Member State in the event that an ROP observer dies, is missing or presumed fallen overboard in the course of observer duties; (b) cooperate fully in any search and rescue operation; (c) cooperate fully in all official investigations into any incident involving an ROP observer; (d) assist in the disembarkation and replacement of an ROP observer in a situation involving the serious illness or injury of that observer as soon as possible; (e) assist in the disembarkation of an ROP observer in any situation involving threats to, or the assault, intimidation or harassment of, that observer where the observer wishes to be removed from the vessel as soon as possible; and (f) provide the Member State with a copy of the ROP observer report on alleged infringements involving that provider’s ROP observer upon request.
(a) follow internationally accepted principles of good seamanship so as to avoid risks to the safety of authorised inspection vessels and inspectors; (b) accept and facilitate the prompt and safe boarding by authorised inspectors; (c) cooperate with and assist in the inspection of the vessel pursuant to the WCPFC boarding and inspection procedures; (d) refrain from unduly obstructing or delaying the authorised inspectors in the performance of their duties; (e) allow the authorised inspectors to communicate with the crew of the inspection vessel, the authorities of the inspection vessel, as well as with the authorities of the fishing vessel being inspected; (f) provide the authorised inspectors with reasonable facilities, equivalent to those normally available to an officer on board the vessel, including, where appropriate, food and accommodation; and (g) facilitate safe disembarkation by the authorised inspectors.
(a) assume its obligation to investigate in accordance with Article 43 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 Council Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 of 29 September 2008 establishing a Community system to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, amending Regulations (EEC) No 2847/93, (EC) No 1936/2001 and (EC) No 601/2004 and repealing Regulations (EC) No 1093/94 and (EC) No 1447/1999 (OJ L 286, 29.10.2008, p. 1 ).(b) authorise the authorised inspector’s authorities to complete the investigation of the possible infringement and notify the Commission, or a body designated by it, and the WCPFC Secretariat thereof.
(a) fishing without a licence, permit or authorisation issued by the flag Member State; (b) failure to maintain sufficient records of catch and catch-related data in accordance with reporting requirements set out in this Regulation’s or significant misreporting of such catch or catch-related data; (c) fishing in a closed area; (d) fishing during a closed season; (e) intentional taking or retention of species in contravention of any applicable CMM and of this Regulation; (f) significant violation of catch limits or quotas in fishing opportunities; (g) using prohibited fishing gear; (h) falsifying or intentionally concealing the markings, identity or registration of a fishing vessel; (i) concealing, tampering with or disposing of evidence relating to investigation of a violation; (j) multiple infringements which taken together constitute a serious disregard of measures in force pursuant to this Regulation; (k) refusal to accept a boarding and inspection; (l) unduly obstruct or delay an authorised inspector; (m) intimidation of or physical attacks on the ROP observer; (n) intentionally tampering with or disabling the VMS; (o) fishing by Union fishing vessels not listed in the Record; (p) fishing near a data buoy or taking a data buoy on board in breach of Article 9(1) or (2).
(a) the handling practices for mobulid rays; (b) the best handling practises of whale sharks and other sharks; (c) the handling of sea turtles; and (d) the safe release of cetaceans.
(a) the catch levels of fishing vessels flying their flag that have taken striped marlin ( Kajikia audax ) as a bycatch as well as the number and catch levels of vessels fishing for striped marlin in the Convention Area south of 15°S;(b) the annual catch levels taken by each of the fishing vessels flying their flag that has taken South Pacific albacore ( Thunnus alalunga ), as well as the number of vessels actively fishing for South Pacific albacore in the Convention Area south of 20°S;(c) the progress of implementation of this Regulation with respect to sea turtles conservation, including information collected on interactions with sea turtles in fisheries managed under the Convention; (d) an estimate, through data collected from observer programmes and other means, of the number of releases of silky sharks and oceanic whitetip sharks, including the life status upon release (dead or alive); (e) the number of WCPFC transhipment declarations received pursuant to Article 11(3) and (4), that they have sent to the Commission; (f) any instances in which whale sharks have been encircled by the purse seine nets of the vessels flying their flag, including the details required under Article 16(2), point (b); (g) any instances in which cetaceans have been encircled by the purse seine nets of the vessels flying their flag in accordance with Article 18(2); (h) all transhipment operations covered by Article 11, in accordance with the guidelines in Annex II to CMM 2009-06; (i) an annual statement of compliance measures under Article 25(8) of the Convention concerning action that they have taken in response to any alleged infringement of this Regulation, including boarding and inspections of the fishing vessels flying their flag that resulted in the observation of alleged infringements, including any proceedings instituted and sanctions applied.
(a) vessels flying their flag south of 20°S, other than vessels operating under charter, lease or other similar mechanism as part of the domestic fishery of another contracting party; (b) vessels operating under charter, lease or other similar mechanism as part of their domestic fishery south of 20°S; and (c) any other vessels fishing within their waters south of 20°S.
(a) the vessel information to be submitted to the Commission in accordance with Article 23(1); (b) the VMS requirements provided for in Article 26; (c) the percentage of observer coverage under the ROP referred to in Article 28(4); (d) the rights and obligations of ROP observers referred to in Article 28(9) and (10); (e) the rights and obligations of vessel operators, masters and crews referred to in Article 29; (f) the reporting deadlines for the reporting obligation referred to in Article 38(1); (g) Annexes I to VI.
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| Side setting with a bird curtain and weighted branch lines | Tori line |
| Night setting with minimum deck lighting | Blue-dyed bait |
| Tori line | Deep setting line shooter |
| Weighted branch lines | Management of offal discharge |
| Hook-shielding devices |
(a) For vessels ≥ 35 m total length (i) Deploy at least one tori line. Where practical, vessels are encouraged to use a second tori line at times of high bird abundance or activity; both tori lines shall be deployed simultaneously, one on each side of the line being set. If two tori lines are used, baited hooks shall be deployed within the area bounded by the two tori lines. (ii) A tori line using long and short streamers shall be used. Streamers shall be: brightly coloured, a mix of long and short streamers. (1) Long streamers shall be placed at intervals of no more than 5 m, and long streamers must be attached to the line with swivels that prevent streamers from wrapping around the line. Long streamers of sufficient length to reach the sea surface in calm conditions must be used. (2) Short streamers (greater than 1 m in length) shall be placed no more than 1 m apart.
(iii) Vessels shall deploy the tori line to achieve a desired aerial extent greater than or equal to 100 m. To achieve this aerial extent the tori line shall have a minimum length of 200 m, and shall be attached to a tori pole > 7 m above the sea surface located as close to the stern as practical. (iv) If vessels use only one tori line, the tori line shall be deployed windward of sinking baits.
(b) For vessels < 35 m total length (i) A single tori line using either long and short streamers, or short streamers only shall be used. (ii) Streamers shall be: brightly coloured long and/or short (but greater than 1 m in length); streamers must be used and placed at intervals as follows: (1) Long streamers placed at intervals of no more than 5 m for the first 75 m of tori line. (2) Short streamers placed at intervals of no more than 1 m.
(iii) Long streamers should be attached to the line in a way that prevent streamers from wrapping around the line. All long streamers shall reach the sea-surface in calm conditions. Streamers may be modified over the first 15 m to avoid tangling. (iv) Vessels shall deploy the tori line to achieve a minimum aerial extent of 75 m. To achieve this aerial extent the tori line shall be attached to a tori pole > 6 m above the sea surface located as close to the stern as practical. Sufficient drag must be created to maximise aerial extent and maintain the line directly behind the vessel during crosswinds. To avoid tangling, this is best achieved using a long in-water section of rope or monofilament. (v) If two tori lines are used, the two lines must be deployed on opposing sides of the main line.
(a) Long Streamer (i) Minimum length: 100 m (ii) Must be attached to the vessel such that it is suspended from a point a minimum of 5 m above the water at the stern on the windward side of the point where the hookline enters the water. (iii) Must be attached so that the aerial extent is maintained over the sinking baited hooks. (iv) Streamers must be less than 5 m apart, be using swivels and long enough so that they are as close to the water as possible. (v) If two (i.e. paired) tori lines are used, the two lines must be deployed on opposing sides of the main line.
(b) Short Streamer (For vessels ≥ 24 m total length) (i) Must be attached to the vessel such that it is suspended from a point a minimum of 5 m above the water at the stern on the windward side of a point where the hookline enters the water. (ii) Must be attached so that the aerial extent is maintained over the sinking baited hooks. (iii) Streamers must be less than 1 m apart and be 30 cm minimum length. (iv) If two (i.e. paired) tori lines are used, the two lines must be deployed on opposing sides of the main line.
(c) Short Streamer (For vessels < 24 m total length) This design shall be reviewed no later than three years from the implementation date based on scientific data. (i) Must be attached to the vessel such that it is suspended from a point a minimum of 5 m above the water at the stern on the windward side of a point where the hookline enters the water. (ii) Must be attached so that the aerial extent is maintained over the sinking baited hooks. (iii) If streamers are used, it is encouraged to use the streamers designed to be less than 1 m apart and be 30 cm minimum length. (iv) If two (i.e. paired) tori lines are used, the two lines must be deployed on opposing sides of the mainline.
(a) Mainline deployed from port or starboard side as far from stern as practicable (at least 1 m), and if mainline shooter is used, must be mounted at least 1m forward of the stern. (b) When seabirds are present the gear must ensure mainline is deployed slack so that baited hooks remain submerged. (c) Bird curtain must be employed: (i) pole aft of line shooter at least 3 m long; (ii) minimum of three main streamers attached to upper 2 m of pole; (iii) main streamer diameter minimum 20 mm; (iv) branch streamers attached to end of each main streamer long enough to drag on water (no wind) – minimum diameter 10 mm.
(a) No setting between nautical dawn and before nautical dusk. (b) Nautical dusk and nautical dawn are defined as set out in the Nautical Almanac tables for relevant latitude, local time and date. (c) Deck lighting to be kept to a minimum. Minimum deck lighting should not breach minimum standards for safety and navigation.
(a) one weight greater than or equal to 40 g within 50 cm of the hook; (b) greater than or equal to a total of 45 g attached to within 1 m of the hook; (c) greater than or equal to a total of 60 g attached to within 3,5 m of the hook; or (d) greater than or equal to a total of 98 g weight attached to within 4 m of the hook.
(a) the device encases the point and barb of the hook until it reaches a depth of at least 10 metres or has been immersed for at least 10 minutes; (b) the device meets current minimum standards for branch line weighting as specified in this Annex; and (c) the device is designed to be retained on the fishing gear rather than being lost.
(a) either no offal discharge during setting or hauling; (b) or strategic offal discharge from the opposite side of the boat to setting/hauling to actively encourage birds away from baited hooks.
(a) If using blue-dyed bait it must be fully thawed when dyed. (b) The WCPFC Secretariat shall distribute a standardised colour placard. (c) All bait must be dyed to the shade shown in the placard.
(a) Line shooters must be deployed in a manner such that the hooks are set substantially deeper than they would be lacking the use of the line shooter, and such that the majority of hooks reach depths of at least 100 m.
(a) on the vessel’s hull or superstructure, port and starboard. Operators may place fixtures that are inclined at an angle to the vessel’s side or superstructure provided that the angle of inclination would not prevent sighting of the sign from another vessel or from the air; (b) on a deck, except as provided for in paragraph 3. Should an awning or other temporary cover be placed so as to obscure the mark on a deck, the awning or cover shall also be marked. These marks should be placed athwartships with the top of the numbers or letters towards the bow.
(a) as high as possible above the waterline on both sides of the vessel and it shall be ensured that such parts of the hull as the flare of the bow and the stern are avoided; (b) in a manner that does not allow the marks to be obscured by the fishing gear whether it is stowed or in use; (c) in a manner so that they are clear of flow from scuppers or overboard discharges including areas which might be prone to damage or discolouration from the catch of certain types of species; and (d) so that they do not extend below the waterline.
(a) block lettering and numbering is used throughout; (b) the width of the letters and numbers is in proportion to the height; (c) the height (h) of the letters and numbers is in proportion to the size of the vessel and in accordance with the following: (i) for the WIN to be placed on the hull, superstructure and/or inclined surfaces: the length of vessel overall (LOA) shall be displayed in metres (m); the height of letters and numbers in metres (m) shall not be less than: 1,0 m for vessels of 25 m and over, 0,8 m for vessels at least 20 m but less than 25 m, 0,6 m for vessels of at least 15 m but less than 20 m, 0,4 m for vessels of at least 12 m but less than 15 m, 0,3 m for vessels of at least 5 m but less than 12 m, 0,1 m for vessels under 5 m; (ii) for the WIN to be placed on deck: the height shall not be less than 0,3 m for all classes of vessels of 5 m and over;
(d) the length of the hyphen is half the height of the letters and numbers; (e) the width of the stroke for all letters, numbers and the hyphen is h/6; (f) the space between letters and/or numbers does not exceed h/4 nor be less than h/6; (g) the space between adjacent letters having sloping sides does not exceed h/8 nor be less than h/10; (h) the WIN is white on a black background, or black on a white background; (i) the background shall extend to provide a border around the WIN of not less than h/6; (j) good quality marine paint is used throughout; (k) the WIN meets the requirements of these specifications where retro-reflective or heat generating substances are used; and (l) the WIN and the background are maintained in good condition at all times.
(i) ALC static unique identifier; (ii) the current geographical position (latitude and longitude) of the vessel; and (iii) the date and time (expressed in Universal Time Constant [UTC]) of the fixing of the position of the vessel referred to in point (ii).
(a) WIN (b) Vessel Name (c) Date: dd/mm/yy (d) Time: 24 hour format HH:MM (UTC) (e) Latitude –DD-MM-SS (N/S) (f) Longitude –DDD-MM-SS (E/W) (g) Activity (Fishing/Searching/Transit/Transhipping)
1. A unique document identifier 2. The name of the fishing vessel and its WIN 3. The name of the carrier vessel and its WIN 4. The fishing gear used to take the fish 5. The quantity of product Tuna and tuna-like species. Whole; gutted and headed; gutted, headed and tailed; gutted only, not gilled; gilled and gutted; gilled, gutted and tailed; shark fins. 6. The state of fish (fresh or frozen) 7. The quantity of by-product Non tuna and tuna-like species. 8. The geographic location Geographic location of catch means sufficient information to identify what proportion of the catch was taken in the following areas: high seas, outside the Convention Area, EEZs (listed separately). Location of catches not required for receiving vessel. 9. The date and location Location of transhipment is to be in decimal latitude and longitude to the nearest 0,1 degrees and accompanied by a description of the location, such as high seas, outside the Convention Area or within a named EEZ. 10. If applicable, the name and signature of the WCPFC observer 11. The quantity of product already on board the receiving vessel and the geographic origin The origin of product shall be reported by RFMO area and will include the quantity of product from each different area.
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