CCAMLR

Table of Contents
Topic Page
Introduction 1
Fisheries in 2009/10 1
Fishery monitoring 3
Data reporting 4
Other Points for Consideration 4
Vulnerable marine ecosystems 5
Notifications made under CM 22-06 5
Notifications made under CM 22-07 6
Research hauls in exploratory fisheries 6
Scientific observers 7
Fishery notifications 7
New and exploratory fisheries notified under CMs 21-01 and 21-02 7
Preliminary assessments of impacts of bottom fishing CM 22-06 7
Krill fisheries notified under CM 21-03 8
Scientific research notifications 8
Appendix 1: Catch limits and total reported catches in 2009/10 9
INTRODUCTION
1. Conservation Measures (CM) and resolutions adopted at CCAMLR-XXVIII were
notified to Members in November 2009 (COMM CIRC 09/120, SC CIRC 09/61), and the
CMs became binding in May 2010. These CMs and resolutions were published in the
Schedule of Conservation Measures in Force in 2009/10 (see CCAMLR-XXIX/BG/9 for
summary).
2. The implementation of CMs dealing with fisheries, data reporting, monitoring and
notifications for fisheries (new, exploratory and krill) and scientific research is discussed in
this paper. The implementation of CMs focused on compliance and the System of Inspection
is reported in CCAMLR-XXIX/BG/7 and BG/8.
FISHERIES IN 2009/101
3. The 2009/10 fishing season started on 1 December 2009 and will end on 30 November
2010, and fishing is still in progress in some areas. In accordance with CMs in force,
Members’ fishing vessels operated in the following fisheries:
 Fisheries for icefish (Champsocephalus gunnari) in Division 58.5.2 and Subarea 48.3
(total reported catch 377, Table 1);
 Fisheries for toothfish (Dissostichus eleginoides and/or Dissostichus mawsoni) in
Divisions 58.4.1, 58.4.2, 58.4.3a and 58.4.3b and Subareas 48.3, 48.4, 48.6, 88.1 and
88.2 (total reported catch 8 291 tonnes, Table 1, see also SC-CAMLR-XXIX/BG/1);

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SYSTEM OF INSPECTION AND OTHER CCAMLR COMPLIANCE-RELATED MEASURES IN 2009/10
INTRODUCTION
This paper summarises information on the implementation of the System of Inspection and compliance-related conservation measures during the 2009/10 intersessional period. Information on the implementation of conservation measures related to fisheries management and the submission of data has been provided in CCAMLR-XXIX/BG/9, although details of some compliance-related aspects of fisheries-related conservation measures are summarised in paragraphs 7 to 13 of this paper. Information on the implementation and operation of the CDS has been provided in CCAMLR-XXIX/BG/8. Preliminary assessments of VMEs have been collated by the Secretariat in CCAMLR-XXIX/21. Information from observer reports on vessels' conformity with environmental and mitigation measures is provided in WG-FSA 10/8.
SYSTEM OF INSPECTION
2. The System of Inspection requires Members to report the names of designated inspectors to the Secretariat within 14 days of designation. A summary of designated inspectors reported by Members in the 2009/10 season is provided in Table 1

Report on transhipment of krill in 2009
Delegation of Japan
Abstract:
According to the Conservation Measure 10-09 (2009), Japan reports on krill transhipment activities by its krill fishing vessel in the CCAMLR Convention Area in 2009, as a background paper for CCAMLR annual meeting to be held in October 2010.
Explanation:
According to the Conservation Measure 10-09 “Notification system for transshipments within the Convention Area”, especially in accordance with the paragraph 6 of the Measure, Japan submits the attached report on transshipment activities by its krill fishing vessel in CCAMLR Convention Area in 2009, as a background paper for CCAMLR annual meeting to be held in October 2010.

Working Document
CCAMLR-XXIX Meeting
Hobart, October 2010
Delegation of Chile
Title of the document: Management of VMS information by the Secretariat concerning
catches of Patagonian toothfish beyond the Convention Area
Authors: Fisheries Under-Secretariat and National Fisheries Service
Summary: Currently, some State Parties require, as a requirement to introduce
toothfish into their markets, that VMS reports by vessels that capture toothfish be
transmitted previously and in real time to the Secretariat, even when the captures take
place outside the Convention Area. This document proposes that when Contracting
States voluntarily report the activities performed in waters beyond the jurisdiction of the
Convention, the Secretariat should ensure that such information is being loaded into the
CCAMLR data bases in a timely manner and made readily available for consultation by
those State Parties. This is proposed to be carried out through a modification of
Conservation Measure 10-04 (2007) in accordance with the terms contained in the
attached document.

EU PROPOSAL
FOR AMENDMENT TO THE CCAMLR CONSERVATION MEASURES
10-06 AND 10-07 TO ALLOW FOR INTERSESSIONAL DE-LISTING OF
IUU VESSELS
Explanatory Memorandum
Over the course of last years, CCAMLR adopted Conservation Measures 10-06 and 10-07
which provide for the identification of individual vessels, flagged both to Contracting and
Non-Contracting Parties, engaged in IUU activities in the Convention area. These
Conservation Measures lay down the process and procedures under which vessels would be
put on the IUU list and also the process to remove them from the list.
While the procedures outlined in CMs 10-06 and 10-07 are generally operating well by
providing useful information on IUU fishing vessels as well as setting out actions that might
be taken against such vessels, it seems that due to the dynamic nature of IUU fishing
activities, the lists can rapidly become obsolete. As a result, it was one of the
recommendations of the Performance Review Panel that "CCAMLR should review the
process […], timing and frequency with which vessels are added or removed from the IUU
vessel list", so that the lists are updated more frequently.
It is the view of the European Union that proposed amendments to Conservation Measures
10-06 and 10-07 provide for a more flexible and speedy process of bringing the CCAMLR
IUU lists up to date and therefore increase their value of in tracking and combating IUU
activities in the CCAMLR Area.

EU PROPOSAL
FOR AMENDMENT TO THE CCAMLR CONSERVATION MEASURES
10-06 AND 10-07 TO ALLOW FOR INTERSESSIONAL DE-LISTING OF
IUU VESSELS
Explanatory Memorandum
Over the course of last years, CCAMLR adopted Conservation Measures 10-06 and 10-07
which provide for the identification of individual vessels, flagged both to Contracting and
Non-Contracting Parties, engaged in IUU activities in the Convention area. These
Conservation Measures lay down the process and procedures under which vessels would be
put on the IUU list and also the process to remove them from the list.
While the procedures outlined in CMs 10-06 and 10-07 are generally operating well by
providing useful information on IUU fishing vessels as well as setting out actions that might
be taken against such vessels, it seems that due to the dynamic nature of IUU fishing
activities, the lists can rapidly become obsolete. As a result, it was one of the
recommendations of the Performance Review Panel that "CCAMLR should review the
process […], timing and frequency with which vessels are added or removed from the IUU
vessel list", so that the lists are updated more frequently.
It is the view of the European Union that proposed amendments to Conservation Measures
10-06 and 10-07 provide for a more flexible and speedy process of bringing the CCAMLR
IUU lists up to date and therefore increase their value of in tracking and combating IUU
activities in the CCAMLR Area.

EU PROPOSAL
FOR AMENDMENT TO THE CCAMLR CONSERVATION MEASURE
10-04 TO INCLUDE KRILL VESSELS IN VMS REPORTING
Explanatory Memorandum
The importance of krill within the Antarctic ecosystem is widely recognised. CCAMLR
Members acknowledge the need of ensuring a sustainable fishing activity on krill and the
durability of this resource, especially given that the possible increase of the krill fishery,
including significantly increased catches, is a potential threat to the Antarctic ecosystem.
Vessel Monitoring System, a system used to detect and monitor the movements of vessels, is
nowadays a standard tool of fisheries monitoring and control worldwide enabling better
control and surveillance and effective spatial monitoring of the fishery. While all vessels of
CCAMLR Contracting Parties are due to be equipped with a VMS device, the Contracting
Parties are exempt from forwarding VMS reports and messages received from their krill
vessels to the CCAMLR Secretariat (CM 10-04 para 10 and onwards). The Contracting
Parties are obliged to comply with this requirement for all other CCAMLR fisheries, with
exceptions for vessels licensed under French and South African domestic law in the EEZs
surrounding Kerguelen, Crozet and Prince Edward Islands.
Amongst many recommendations of the CCAMLR Performance Review Report concerning
krill fishery, the Performance Review Panel noted that "the reporting and monitoring
requirements of the krill fishery are much weaker than those for the finfish fisheries, and
especially for the new or exploratory finfish fisheries" and therefore agreed with the Scientific
Committee suggestions that "monitoring and reporting of the krill fishery should be made
consistent with the requirements of other CCAMLR fisheries".

PROPOSAL
The delegation of New Zealand proposes that the Commission adopts a new
resolution on IUU fishing in the CCAMLR Convention Area.
PURPOSE
The proposed resolution seeks a reaffirmation by CCAMLR Members of their
commitment to prevent, deter and eliminate IUU fishing in the CCAMLR
Convention Area in accordance with CCAMLR’s Conservation Measures.
It updates developments with regard to action taken by CCAMLR, notably
through relevant CCAMLR Conservation Measures addressing the problem of
IUU fishing in the CCAMLR Convention Area (Conservation Measures 10-03,
10-06, 10-07, 10-08 and 10-09) and pursuant to CCAMLR’s System of
Inspection.
The proposed resolution also updates CCAMLR Resolution 25/XXV on
Combating illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in the Convention Area
by the flag vessels of non-Contracting Parties.
The text of the proposed resolution is attached.

Proposal to Strengthen CCAMLR’s Port Inspection Scheme
Delegations of the United States and the European Union
In 2002, the Commission adopted conservation measure 10-03, Port Inspections of Vessels
Carrying Toothfish. In 2008 and 2009, the Commission adopted amendments to conservation
measure 10-03 to clarify requirements for port inspections for vessels carrying Dissostichus
spp., and to improve compliance with that measure.
Since the Commission’s 2009 annual meeting, the FAO Conference adopted the Agreement on
Port Measures to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU)
Fishing (FAO Agreement). The FAO Agreement sets minimum standards for port state
measures including the conduct of fishing vessel inspections and the training of inspectors.
IUU fishing continues to be a problem in the Convention Area. The goal of this proposal is to
address the continuing problem of IUU fishing by strengthening CCAMLR’s existing scheme
on port inspections through the expansion of its scope and the implementation of minimum
standards consistent with the FAO Agreement. Moving towards a harmonized set of minimum
standards should ultimately facilitate Members’ compliance with Conservation Measure 10-03.
In our view, this proposal complements well and enhances the improvements made in 2008
and 2009 to CM 10-03. We look forward to further discussing this proposal with Members of
the Commission. The proposal is as follows:
The Commission,
CONCERNED by the fact that illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing activities in
the CAMLR Convention Area undermine the effectiveness of CCAMLR conservation
measures;
RECALLING the 2009 FAO Agreement on Port State Measures to Combat IUU Fishing
endorsed by the FAO Committee on Fisheries;
RECOGNIZING that port State measures provide a powerful and cost-effective means of
preventing, deterring and eliminating IUU fishing;
RECOGNIZING that measures to combat IUU fishing should build on the primary
responsibility of flag States and use all available jurisdiction in accordance with
international law, including port State measures, coastal State measures, market related
measures and measures to ensure that nationals do not support or engage in IUU fishing;