The text provides the Pilot Project objectives that are to test the use of a Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) system, including Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) on board bluefin tuna processing vessels operating in the bluefin tuna fishery in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea and to test the REM system and to evaluate the added value of this technology in improving the monitoring and control of processing vessels. The Contracting Parties with processing vessels operating under their flag are encouraged to participate in the Pilot Project and facilitate the implementation on selected vessels under their flag. The text further provides for implementation of the Pilot Project, data transmission and reporting. The text consist of 17 Articles and has 1 Annex.
2021-01-01