This Conservation and Management Measure of the North Pacific Fisheries Commission, made in accordance with in accordance with Article 7 of the NPFC Convention and recalling the FAO IPOA-IUU, defines fishing by vessels without nationality and encourages Members and Cooperating Non-Contracting Parties (CNCPs) to take effective action in accordance with international law against fishing vessels without nationality. Such action includes, where appropriate, enforcement action against vessels without nationality that are engaging, or have engaged, in fishing activities in the Area. CNCPs shall also prohibit the landing and transhipment of fish and fish products, and access to port services. For the effectiveness of this Measure, the Commission shall cooperate with relevant regional organizations, especially with those regional fisheries management organizations with responsibility for fisheries in marine areas near or adjacent to the Convention Area.
2017-01-16