With this Resolution of Parties to the Agreement on the International Dolphin Conservation Program (AIDCP) the Parties commit to: Take additional measures to inform vessel owners and captains that it is a violation of Annex II (6)(f) of the Agreement on the International Dolphin Conservation Program for any vessel owner, captain, or crew member to obstruct, intimidate, interfere with, influence, bribe, or attempt to bribe an observer in the performance of his or her duties; expeditiously review all possible infractions pertaining to observer harassment and interference, take swift action, in accordance with national legislation, on such possible infractions in a manner effective in securing compliance with the Agreement and discouraging such violations from occurring, and promptly inform the International Review Panel of the actions taken; establish a working group to develop a system of incentives for captains and crews of vessels with a record of outstanding performance and with no record of infractions, with a view to enhancing compliance with the Agreement; and in accordance with Annex II.4(d) of the Agreement, ensure that vessel captains are provided the opportunity to include in the observer’s reports any information that they might deem to be relevant.
1999-10-11