6.3.1 Extent to which CCAMLR provides for action in accordance with international law against non-Contracting Parties undermining the objectives of the Convention, as well as measures to deter such activities, as well as encouraging them to become Contracting Parties and Members of the Commission or to implement voluntarily CCAMLR conservation measures
| Recommendation | Responsible body | Activities to date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.3.1.1 CCAMLR may wish to ensure that the details of its engagement with third-party States in respect of Article X of the Convention are, on a regular basis, formally brought to the attention of FAO and any other relevant international organisation. | Commission | (2008)CCAMLR-XXVII, Annex 5, paragraph 7.6; (2009)CCAMLR-XXVIII, Annex 5, paragraph 7.3(ii.a) – SCIC endorsed two initiatives under the Cooperation Enhancement Program: regional training and capacity building in South Africa in 2010 and development of CDS training materials and a toothfish identification poster and fact sheet to assist NCPs. Statements to COFI on CCAMLR’s work. Participation in the biennial session of FAO’s COFI provides this opportunity as does the identification of CCAMLR Members to represent CCAMLR as observers to the meetings of other relevant international organisations. |
Commission – Ongoing |
| 6.3.1.2 CCAMLR may wish to consider establishing an expert panel to examine the feasibility and likely success of a range of actions that might be taken against non-cooperating NCPs. | Commission | Consider SCIC as 'expert panel' | Commission –Ongoing |
| 6.3.1.3 One of those options might include a formal Declaration on the applicability of Part XV of UNCLOS to [vessels of] NCPs, that are Parties to UNCLOS, fishing within CCAMLR waters. | Commission – Not yet considered |