This Resolution of the Western Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC), recalling Articles 6 and 8 of the 1995 FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries which set out international standards, including labour standards for the responsible conduct of fishing operations to ensure fair work and living conditions, encorages CMMs to adopt measures into their national legislation to establish minimum standards regulating crew labour conditions and to enforce such legislation with respect to fishing vessels flying their flag in the WCPF Convention Area. CCMs are also encouraged to implement measures, consistent with generally accepted international minimum standards for crew on fishing vessel.
2018-12-01