PROPOSED RESOLUTION ON ILLEGAL, UNREPORTED AND UNREGULATED (IUU) FISHING IN THE CCAMLR CONVENTION AREA

PROPOSAL

The delegation of New Zealand proposes that the Commission adopts a new

resolution on IUU fishing in the CCAMLR Convention Area.

PURPOSE

The proposed resolution seeks a reaffirmation by CCAMLR Members of their

commitment to prevent, deter and eliminate IUU fishing in the CCAMLR

Convention Area in accordance with CCAMLR’s Conservation Measures.

It updates developments with regard to action taken by CCAMLR, notably

through relevant CCAMLR Conservation Measures addressing the problem of

IUU fishing in the CCAMLR Convention Area (Conservation Measures 10-03,

10-06, 10-07, 10-08 and 10-09) and pursuant to CCAMLR’s System of

Inspection.

The proposed resolution also updates CCAMLR Resolution 25/XXV on

Combating illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in the Convention Area

by the flag vessels of non-Contracting Parties.

The text of the proposed resolution is attached.