Source document: https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697648851847.pdf (Bahamas)
IUU fishing: Combatting and eradicating unlawfull fishing practices 5th Meeting of ACP Ministers in-charge of fisheries and aquaculture, 18-21 September , The Bahamas Context • IUU fishing focus of SDG Target 14.4 – proven adverse impacts of IUU fishing on sustainability pillars • International instruments provide adequate framework for fight against IUU fishing (e.g.
UNCLOS, Compliance Agreement) • International law recently completed by the FAO Agreement on Port State Measures (into force since 2016) – ratified so far by 27 ACP States, other in the process of joining • According to ITLOS (case # 21, 2015), flag States may be held liable for IUU fishing activities if they do not take appropriate measures to meet their « due diligence » obligations to ensure compliance by own vessels • High burden on coastal States for monitoring, control and surveillance of fishing activities in the area under jurisdiction 5th Meeting of ACP Ministers in-charge of fisheries and aquaculture, 18-21 September , The Bahamas Main challenges for ACP States • Difficulties for some State to discharge their duties as evidenced by the carding process implemented under the EU IUU Regulation • Main causes : inadequate legal frameworks and partial fulfilment of international obligations – also issues with fleet registration systems • Preventing IUU fishing by domestic artisanal fleets • New challenge ahead : implementation of FAO Port State Measure Agreement • Engaging in international cooperation with support of (sub)regional fisheries organisation for mutualisation of control resources (patrol vessels, inspectors, observers) and exchange of information, including intelligence • Implementation of traceability systems to detect illegally caught fisheries products along the value chain.
5th Meeting of ACP Ministers in-charge of fisheries and aquaculture, 18-21 September , The Bahamas Number of countries subject to the different stages of the EU carding process Pre-identification Pre-identification revoked Identification Delisting Still identified Number of third countries concerned 24 10 6 3 3 Of which ACP States 16 6 4 2 2 Source: adapted from DG MARE web site