CCAMLR-XVII

This paper highlights the importance of having a uniform standard of vessel identification markings on vessels fishing in the Convention Area. It is proposed that the 'FAO Standard Specifications and Guidelines for Marking and Identification of Fishing Vessels' be adopted by CCAMLR as a standard system to identify fishing vessels.

This paper highlights the importance of gathering information about illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing activities in the Convention Area. It is proposed that CCAMLR scientific observers on board licensed vessels in the Convention Area report any other vessels sighted to provide improved information to Contracting Parties and facilitate their action against illegal, unreported and Read More
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This paper proposes the Commission implement an Action Plan to combat the high level of illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing of Dissotichus spp. in the Convention Area. In addition to continuing diplomatic approaches to non-Contracting Parties, the paper proposes the Commission introduce a Statistical Document Program for Dissostichus spp. and further related measures.

This paper highlights the benefits of having timely, accurate and freely available information about vessels licensed or permitted to fish in the Convention Area. It is proposed that CCAMLR build on the existing requirements for Parties to report details of such vessels and develop a register.

This paper proposes wider and mandatory use of satellite linked vessel monitoring systems to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing activities in the Convention Area.

This paper summarises reports of lost, discarded and deployed fishing and marine gear related activities undertaken by Australia in the Convention Area during the year to 30 June 1998.

This paper highlights the continuation of a significant level of illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing activities in the Convention Area. It proposes that the Commission adopt a range of further measures to combat such activities.

The eighth annual beach debris survey was carried out at Signy Island (UK), South Orkney Islands during the 1997/98 austral summer. Debris was cleared each month between January and March from three study beaches, Cummings Cove, Foca Cove and Starfish Cove after the prolonged presence of sea ice around the South Orkney Islands prevented the base from opening until 12 January. The debris was Read More
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Standardised beach litter surveys at subantarctic Marion Island for the period 1996 to 1998 are reported, and compared to surveys done in 1984 and 1995, prior to the onset of unregulated illegal fishing in this area. An exponential increase in the litter accumulation was noted in annual accumulation studies at designated beaches. Styrofoam pieces and plastic bottles showed the largest Read More
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Pollutants found in association with seabirds at subantarctic Marion Island for the period May 1996 to April 1998 are reported. Standardised searches and incidental finds show a large increase between the 1996/97 and the 1997/98 field seasons. Fishing gear increased at a rate ten times higher than other (non-fishing) pollutants over this period. Sixty rope nooses used for suspending toothfish Read More
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This paper provides information on the measures taken by Australia to implement measures adopted by CCAMLR in 1997 to combat illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing in the Convention Area.

This paper provides an update of prosecution actions pending against three vessels, the Salvora, Aliza Glacial and the Big Star, for alleged illegal fishing in the Australian EEZ around the Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands, Convention Statistical Division 58.5.2.

The seventh year of surveys of beached man-made debris at Bird Island, South Georgia revealed a total of 289 items, 60 % less than in the two previous years. Of the total number of items, 62 % (n = 180) were collected during the summer, only the second year on record when then summer collection exceeded the winter. Nylon line, identical to that used in longline gear, accounted for 57 % of Read More
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This paper summarises fishing, research and other fishery-related activities undertaken by Australia in the Convention Area during the year to 30 June 1998.