APPENDIX 3: Questionnaire for Regional Fisheries Management Organizations: Implementation of the International Plan of Action to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing

A Technical Consultation will be held at FAO headquarters in June, 2004 to review progress and promote the full implementation of the International Plans of Action: to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing (IPOA-IUU); and on Management of Fishing Capacity (IPOA-Capacity). This has been endorsed by the Twenty-fifth Session of the Committee on Fisheries (COFI), mindful of the objectives to implement the IPOA-IUU by 2004 and the IPOA-Capacity by 2005.

The implementation of the IPOA-IUU by regional fisheries management organizations (RFMOs) will form an important component of the 2004 Technical Consultation. The attached questionnaire has been prepared to seek RFMO input to an FAO Fisheries Circular which will serve as a basis for consideration of this component. The responses will enhance understanding of: the progress in implementation; the general extent and effects of IUU fishing at regional level; and trends in challenges, measures and actions for RFMOs in combating IUU fishing activities.

The questionnaire is in three parts:

• Part 1 - implementation of the IPOA-IUU;

• Part 2 - extent and effects of IUU fishing in the Area of Competence (to assist in establishing a general profile of activity);

• Part 3 - main challenges, measures and actions in combating IUU fishing activities (to assist in identifying trends).

Complementary information for the report will also be sought from publicly available sources, such as websites and publications.

While we are seeking responses principally from the RFMOs - regional fishery bodies with management mandates - we would also be grateful for responses from regional fishery bodies with advisory mandates if any questions are relevant to their activities. This would involve Parts 2 and 3 of the questionnaire only.

We would be most grateful for your response by 30 November 2003. Please copy your response to [email protected] who will be preparing the FAO Fisheries Circular. Thank you in advance for your kind cooperation.

Benedict Satia
Chief
International Institutions and Liaison Service
FAO Fisheries Department
Tel: +39 06 5705 2847
Fax: +39 06 5705 6500
[email protected]

PART 1 - RFMO ACTION TO IMPLEMENT THE IPOA-IUU

This information addresses measures and action RFMOs should take to implement the IPOA-IUU, as provided in paragraphs 78-84, IPOA-IUU.

PART 2 - EXTENT AND EFFECTS OF IUU FISHING IN AREA OF COMPETENCE

This information will assist in identifying a general profile of IUU fishing on a global basis, when compiled with information from other RFMOs. The objective is to describe the main type(s) of IUU fishing of concern to your organization, with reference to gear and/or species as appropriate. Any information or views on the main perceived causes of the IUU fishing, its intensity/gravity and extent/impact on the resource, would be of value in assessing global activities and trends.

If applicable, please briefly identify the following elements of IUU fishing with reference to three main types of IUU fishing in the Area of Competence, or more or less as appropriate.

PART 3 - SUMMARY OF CHALLENGES, MEASURES and ACTIONS AGAINST IUU FISHING ACTIVITIES

If applicable, please provide brief summary points to assist in an assessment of common trends, problems, responses and effectiveness.