This Resolution of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission establishes a comprehensive port State measures regime to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the IOTC Area, implementing key international instruments and reinforcing the roles of port and flag States alongside regional cooperation. It requires CPCs to designate ports for foreign vessels, mandate advance entry requests, deny port access and services to suspected IUU vessels (with limited safety exceptions), conduct minimum inspection levels using standardized procedures and electronic reporting, and ensure follow-up enforcement and information sharing, while also creating support mechanisms and capacity-building assistance for developing members.
2025-01-01