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12/06 Resolution 12/06 On reducing the incidental bycatch of seabirds in longline fisheries 1

CPCs shall record data on seabird incidental bycatch by species, notably through scientific observers in accordance with Resolution 11/04 and report these annually. Observers shall to the extent possible take photographs of seabirds caught by fishing vessels and transmit them to national seabird experts or to the IOTC Secretariat, for confirmation of identification.

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12/06 Resolution 12/06 On reducing the incidental bycatch of seabirds in longline fisheries 2

CPCs that have not fully implemented the provisions of the IOTC Regional Observer Scheme outlined in paragraph 2 of Resolution 11/04 shall report seabird incidental bycatch through logbooks, including details of species, if possible.

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12/06 Resolution 12/06 On reducing the incidental bycatch of seabirds in longline fisheries 3

CPCs shall provide to the Commission as part of their annual reports, information on how they are implementing this measure.

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12/06 Resolution 12/06 On reducing the incidental bycatch of seabirds in longline fisheries 4

CPCs shall seek to achieve reductions in levels of seabird bycatch across all fishing areas, seasons, and fisheries through the use of effective mitigation measures, while giving due consideration to the safety of crew members and the practicability of mitigation measures.

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12/06 Resolution 12/06 On reducing the incidental bycatch of seabirds in longline fisheries 5

In the area south of 25 degrees South latitude, CPCs shall ensure that all longline vessels use at least two of the three mitigation measures in Table 1. These measures should also be considered for implementation in other areas, as appropriate, consistent with scientific advice.

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12/06 Resolution 12/06 On reducing the incidental bycatch of seabirds in longline fisheries 6

Mitigation measures used pursuant to paragraph 5 shall conform to the minimum technical standards for these measures, as shown in Table 1.

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12/06 Resolution 12/06 On reducing the incidental bycatch of seabirds in longline fisheries 7

The design and deployment for bird scaring lines should also meet the additional specifications provided in Annex I.

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12/06 Resolution 12/06 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 2016 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, research or advice on best practice on the issue, in order to make the Resolution more effective.

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12/06 Resolution 12/06 On reducing the incidental bycatch of seabirds in longline fisheries 9

The Commission should hold a workshop in the intersessional period before the entry into force of this Resolution to facilitate its implementation, particularly focusing on how to address safety and practical concerns. CPCs shall ensure that fishers make a trial of the safety and practicality of these measures for review at the workshops with a view of resolving their concerns and assuring the orderly implementation, including training for and adaptation to these measures. A second workshop should be held, if necessary to explain the science, theory and application of the line weighting measure.

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12/06 Resolution 12/06 On reducing the incidental bycatch of seabirds in longline fisheries 10

This Resolution shall enter into force on 1 July 2014.

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12/06 Resolution 12/06 On reducing the incidental bycatch of seabirds in longline fisheries 11

As of 1 July 2014, the Resolution 10/06 on reducing incidental bycatch of seabirds in longline fisheries and the Recommendation 05/09 on incidental mortality of seabirds are superseded by this Resolution.

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12/07 Resolution 12/07 Concerning a record of licensed foreign vessels fishing for IOTC species in the IOTC area of competence and access agreement information 1

All CPCs which issue licenses to foreign flag vessels to fish in their EEZ for species managed by the IOTC in the IOTC Area of Competence (hereinafter referred to as “the Area”), shall submit to the Secretary, by 15 February every year, a list of all foreign flag vessels to which such licences have been issued during the previous year.

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12/07 Resolution 12/07 Concerning a record of licensed foreign vessels fishing for IOTC species in the IOTC area of competence and access agreement information 2

This list shall contain the following information for each vessel:

  • IOTC Number
  • Name and registration number
  • IMO number, if available
  • The flag at the time of issuing the licence
  • 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 licence
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12/07 Resolution 12/07 Concerning a record of licensed foreign vessels fishing for IOTC species in the IOTC area of competence and access agreement information 3

In cases where coastal CPCs allow foreign-flagged vessels to fish in waters in their EEZ in the IOTC Area for species managed by IOTC through a CPC–to–CPC agreement, CPCs involved in the referred agreement shall jointly notify the Commission prior to beginning fishing activities of the existence of such agreements and provide to the Commission information concerning these agreements, including:

  1. The CPCs involved in the agreement
  2. The time period or periods covered by the agreement
  3. The number of vessels and gear types authorized and vessel information requested in paragraph 2 above
  4. The stock or species authorized for harvest, including any applicable catch limits
  5. The CPC’s quota or catch limit to which the catch will be applied, where applicable
  6. Monitoring, control, and surveillance measures required by the flag CPC and coastal CPC involved
  7. Data reporting obligations stipulated in the agreement, including those between the parties involved, as well as those regarding information that must be provided to the Commission
  8. A copy of the written agreement
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12/07 Resolution 12/07 Concerning a record of licensed foreign vessels fishing for IOTC species in the IOTC area of competence and access agreement information 4

For agreements in existence prior to the entry into force of this Resolution, the information specified in paragraph 3 shall be provided, at the latest, 60 days in advance of the 2013 Commission meeting.

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12/07 Resolution 12/07 Concerning a record of licensed foreign vessels fishing for IOTC species in the IOTC area of competence and access agreement information 5

When an access agreement is modified in a manner that changes any of the information specified in paragraph 3, these changes shall be promptly notified to the Commission.

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12/07 Resolution 12/07 Concerning a record of licensed foreign vessels fishing for IOTC species in the IOTC area of competence and access agreement information 6

The Secretariat shall report the information specified in this Resolution annually to the Commission at its annual meeting.

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12/07 Resolution 12/07 Concerning a record of licensed foreign vessels fishing for IOTC species in the IOTC area of competence and access agreement information 7

This Resolution shall be consistent with domestic confidentiality requirements of the coastal CPC and the flag CPC concerned.

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12/07 Resolution 12/07 Concerning a record of licensed foreign vessels fishing for IOTC species in the IOTC area of competence and access agreement information 8

IOTC Resolution 10/07 Concerning a record of licenced vessels fishing for tunas and swordfish in  the IOTC Area is superseded by this Resolution.

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12/09 Resolution 12/09 On the conservation of thresher sharks (family Alopiidae) caught in association with fisheries in the IOTC area of competence 1

This measure shall apply to all fishing vessels on the IOTC Record of Authorised Vessels.

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