This Resolution by the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) aims to enhance monitoring of transhipments by large-scale tuna vessels to combat illegal fishing and improve conservation measures. It mandates that most transhipments of tuna and related species must occur in port, except for specific at-sea monitoring cases. The Resolution also establishes requirements for notifications, declarations, and the use of Vessel Monitoring Systems, and it mandates the presence of observers on carrier vessels. Additionally, it ties these transhipment controls to the IOTC Statistical Document Programme to ensure compliance.
2024-01-01