IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SYSTEM OF INSPECTION AND OTHER CCAMLR COMPLIANCE-RELATED MEASURES IN 2009/10

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SYSTEM OF INSPECTION AND OTHER CCAMLR COMPLIANCE-RELATED MEASURES IN 2009/10

INTRODUCTION

This paper summarises information on the implementation of the System of Inspection and compliance-related conservation measures during the 2009/10 intersessional period. Information on the implementation of conservation measures related to fisheries management and the submission of data has been provided in CCAMLR-XXIX/BG/9, although details of some compliance-related aspects of fisheries-related conservation measures are summarised in paragraphs 7 to 13 of this paper. Information on the implementation and operation of the CDS has been provided in CCAMLR-XXIX/BG/8. Preliminary assessments of VMEs have been collated by the Secretariat in CCAMLR-XXIX/21. Information from observer reports on vessels' conformity with environmental and mitigation measures is provided in WG-FSA 10/8.

SYSTEM OF INSPECTION

2. The System of Inspection requires Members to report the names of designated inspectors to the Secretariat within 14 days of designation. A summary of designated inspectors reported by Members in the 2009/10 season is provided in Table 1