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Improve information available on right to fish of vessels.
Improve information available on right to fish of vessels.
The FAO Compliance Agreement, established an international database of vessel authorizations to fish and the EU is part of that.
The FAO Compliance Agreement, established an international database of vessel authorizations to fish and the EU is part of that.
RFMOs differ in their approach, some using "white lists" (lists of vessels authorized to fish) and others using "black lists" (lists of vessels to be proscribed).
RFMOs differ in their approach, some using "white lists" (lists of vessels authorized to fish) and others using "black lists" (lists of vessels to be proscribed).
As noted above (point 3) the EU only incorporates the NEAFC black list in its regulations, so other lists are not legally binding in the EU.
As noted above (point 3) the EU only incorporates the NEAFC black list in its regulations, so other lists are not legally binding in the EU.
Strengthen international cooperation in MCS
Strengthen international cooperation in MCS
In its action plan, the EU only made reference to a Chilean/American initiative to establish a network for the cooperation of monitoring agencies.
In its action plan, the EU only made reference to a Chilean/American initiative to establish a network for the cooperation of monitoring agencies.
Much more could be done at various levels, even within the EU (although the Control Agency should help in this sense).
Much more could be done at various levels, even within the EU (although the Control Agency should help in this sense).
The MCS Network is a high-tech approach, though, and better coordination between the EU and third countries, such as bilateral or regional exchanges with States in West Africa, is also necessary.
The MCS Network is a high-tech approach, though, and better coordination between the EU and third countries, such as bilateral or regional exchanges with States in West Africa, is also necessary.
==> work simultaneously needed at schemes requiring less technological ability
==> work simultaneously needed at schemes requiring less technological ability
Define a "substantial link" between a vessel and its flag State.
Define a "substantial link" between a vessel and its flag State.
Since this has been one of the most intractable problems of international law for many, many years, this is truly a long term objective.
Since this has been one of the most intractable problems of international law for many, many years, this is truly a long term objective.
The Commission should continue to promote it but it should not be used as an excuse to not push other possible tools.
The Commission should continue to promote it but it should not be used as an excuse to not push other possible tools.
==> a theoretical exercise
==> a theoretical exercise
Define the rights and responsibilities of port States
Define the rights and responsibilities of port States
The FAO has adopted a model port scheme and the Commission has pushed for it to be adopted in NEAFC, which is very positive.
The FAO has adopted a model port scheme and the Commission has pushed for it to be adopted in NEAFC, which is very positive.
However, there is much the EU could do to implement the FAO scheme within its own borders, without recourse to RFMOs or waiting for the FAO scheme to become a legally binding instrument under international law.
However, there is much the EU could do to implement the FAO scheme within its own borders, without recourse to RFMOs or waiting for the FAO scheme to become a legally binding instrument under international law.
==> some advance internationally, work needed within the EU itself
==> some advance internationally, work needed within the EU itself
Partnership with Developing Countries: one action to undertake with developing countries.
Partnership with Developing Countries: one action to undertake with developing countries.
Assist developing countries in their fight against IUU fishing
Assist developing countries in their fight against IUU fishing
Between the EU and its Member States, some programmes in developing countries have received support, either for specific countries or for a region.
Between the EU and its Member States, some programmes in developing countries have received support, either for specific countries or for a region.
These programmes have proven their worth in discouraging IUU fishing and so need to be much expanded.
These programmes have proven their worth in discouraging IUU fishing and so need to be much expanded.
The Commission is also trying to fulfil this through its network of bilateral fisheries agreements.
The Commission is also trying to fulfil this through its network of bilateral fisheries agreements.
Both approaches require the support and cooperation of the developing countries, which is not always easy to obtain.
Both approaches require the support and cooperation of the developing countries, which is not always easy to obtain.
==> some success, needs to be continued and expanded and better coordinated with national aid agencies
==> some success, needs to be continued and expanded and better coordinated with national aid agencies
Given the nature of IUU fishing and the diversity of tools that are needed to combat it, effective action by the EU requires coordinated work on a number of fronts, involving several Directorates-General – at the very least Fish (all aspects of the CFP), Trade (regulating the international trade of IUU fish), Development (development cooperation support for surveillance work) and Sanco (responsible for issuing permits to import fish) but others as well.
Given the nature of IUU fishing and the diversity of tools that are needed to combat it, effective action by the EU requires coordinated work on a number of fronts, involving several Directorates-General – at the very least Fish (all aspects of the CFP), Trade (regulating the international trade of IUU fish), Development (development cooperation support for surveillance work) and Sanco (responsible for issuing permits to import fish) but others as well.
When the Commission was developing its action plan in 2002 it established an inter-service consultation but for some reason it was allowed to lapse.
When the Commission was developing its action plan in 2002 it established an inter-service consultation but for some reason it was allowed to lapse.
In its work programme for 2007, the Commission has announced that IUU fishing will once again become a priority, and it will produce both a communication on IUU fishing and a proposal for a Council regulation defining a new strategy to combat IUU fishing.
In its work programme for 2007, the Commission has announced that IUU fishing will once again become a priority, and it will produce both a communication on IUU fishing and a proposal for a Council regulation defining a new strategy to combat IUU fishing.
This renewed interest on the part of the Commission can only be welcomed, and this report aims to provide the Commission with concrete ideas and suggestions for things that should be done.
This renewed interest on the part of the Commission can only be welcomed, and this report aims to provide the Commission with concrete ideas and suggestions for things that should be done.
What the EU Should Do – Action Plan for 2007
What the EU Should Do – Action Plan for 2007
In addition to continuing and reinforcing the points from 2002, your rapporteur considers that the following should be included in the new action plan the Commission is currently working on.
In addition to continuing and reinforcing the points from 2002, your rapporteur considers that the following should be included in the new action plan the Commission is currently working on.
As with the original action plan, some of these points can readily be implemented, should the EU find the political will, whereas others are more long term objectives requiring cooperation from other actors in the international community.
As with the original action plan, some of these points can readily be implemented, should the EU find the political will, whereas others are more long term objectives requiring cooperation from other actors in the international community.
Many of the following proposals seek to improve and in some cases harmonize the existing legal framework, be it at the national, Community or international levels, in light of experience gained since the development of the FAO plan.
Many of the following proposals seek to improve and in some cases harmonize the existing legal framework, be it at the national, Community or international levels, in light of experience gained since the development of the FAO plan.
Further discussions in the FAO have resulted in more detailed documents than the original plan and various RFMOs have adopted measures to combat IUU fishing that, in some cases, have been effective.
Further discussions in the FAO have resulted in more detailed documents than the original plan and various RFMOs have adopted measures to combat IUU fishing that, in some cases, have been effective.
It is essential to coordinate at all these levels, otherwise IUU fishing will continue to take advantage of the least restrictive seas, markets, flags, etc.
It is essential to coordinate at all these levels, otherwise IUU fishing will continue to take advantage of the least restrictive seas, markets, flags, etc.
To a significant extent, the economic and political climate of the world today, with its liberalization of trade and the over-riding goal of free movement of goods and capital, has contributed to a situation that favours IUU fishing and the marketing of its products.
To a significant extent, the economic and political climate of the world today, with its liberalization of trade and the over-riding goal of free movement of goods and capital, has contributed to a situation that favours IUU fishing and the marketing of its products.
The increasing facility with which capital and fish can circle to globe has not been accompanied by sufficient means of control, in order to verify that what travels freely is also legal.
The increasing facility with which capital and fish can circle to globe has not been accompanied by sufficient means of control, in order to verify that what travels freely is also legal.
For instance, when the FAO or EU plans are discussed, or when RFMOs are considering sanctions or other measures, the spectre of the WTO is raised - the "WTO chill factor".
For instance, when the FAO or EU plans are discussed, or when RFMOs are considering sanctions or other measures, the spectre of the WTO is raised - the "WTO chill factor".
Too often, a good idea is dropped when it is suggested that it may not be compatible with the rules of the WTO; this happened in discussions with the Commission during the preparation of this report.
Too often, a good idea is dropped when it is suggested that it may not be compatible with the rules of the WTO; this happened in discussions with the Commission during the preparation of this report.
But that is too simple an excuse to avoid action - the EU must demonstrate the courage of its convictions, by pushing forcefully for whatever measures are necessary to prevent IUU fishing.
But that is too simple an excuse to avoid action - the EU must demonstrate the courage of its convictions, by pushing forcefully for whatever measures are necessary to prevent IUU fishing.
It is difficult to see how the WTO could defend trade in illegally-caught fish.
It is difficult to see how the WTO could defend trade in illegally-caught fish.
A crucial step is for the Member States to fully implement the provisions of the CFP, for, as the Commission has repeatedly noted, there are major problems of compliance.
A crucial step is for the Member States to fully implement the provisions of the CFP, for, as the Commission has repeatedly noted, there are major problems of compliance.
The recent court case and fine for France has led to significant improvements there but sadly, other Member States have not improved their compliance.
The recent court case and fine for France has led to significant improvements there but sadly, other Member States have not improved their compliance.
Traceability of fish is key, beginning with the vessel that catches the fish and continuing though the chain of custody to the final sale, to prevent IUU product from slipping in and being laundered.
Traceability of fish is key, beginning with the vessel that catches the fish and continuing though the chain of custody to the final sale, to prevent IUU product from slipping in and being laundered.
The Fraga report noted that eco-labelling is an important tool in improving transparency.
The Fraga report noted that eco-labelling is an important tool in improving transparency.
There are several internal actions that the EU could take immediately, without waiting for the international community to move.
There are several internal actions that the EU could take immediately, without waiting for the international community to move.
The serious infringements that have been agreed under the CFP (Reg.
The serious infringements that have been agreed under the CFP (Reg.
1447/99) should be accompanied by minimum penalties in all Member States.
1447/99) should be accompanied by minimum penalties in all Member States.
The penalty should be sufficiently severe to be dissuasive, given the high value of certain species that IUU fishing targets.
The penalty should be sufficiently severe to be dissuasive, given the high value of certain species that IUU fishing targets.
The relevant regulations of the CFP (at least the control regulation - Reg.
The relevant regulations of the CFP (at least the control regulation - Reg.
2847/93 - and the regulation on the common market - Reg.
2847/93 - and the regulation on the common market - Reg.
104/2000) should be modified so that all fish, processed and unprocessed, is accompanied by a certificate that allows it to be traced back to its origin, including place and date of capture and identity of the fishing vessel.
104/2000) should be modified so that all fish, processed and unprocessed, is accompanied by a certificate that allows it to be traced back to its origin, including place and date of capture and identity of the fishing vessel.
While this requirement exists in part for fish of EU origin, it is incomplete and needs strengthening. it should also be applied to fish entering the EU, whether it is in transit or is destined for the EU market (see point 8 below)
While this requirement exists in part for fish of EU origin, it is incomplete and needs strengthening. it should also be applied to fish entering the EU, whether it is in transit or is destined for the EU market (see point 8 below)
All black lists adopted by RFMOs should be immediately published by DG Fish on their website, including the names of their owners and operators, for such behaviour should not be rewarded with any kind of confidentiality.
All black lists adopted by RFMOs should be immediately published by DG Fish on their website, including the names of their owners and operators, for such behaviour should not be rewarded with any kind of confidentiality.
The lists should also be incorporated into Community legislation and the vessels prohibited from entering EU ports to offload fish, to resupply or for any other reason except a humanitarian emergency.
The lists should also be incorporated into Community legislation and the vessels prohibited from entering EU ports to offload fish, to resupply or for any other reason except a humanitarian emergency.
At present, only the NEAFC list is included in a regulation, and a recent amendment to Council Regulation 51/2006 prevents these vessels from entering an EU port.
At present, only the NEAFC list is included in a regulation, and a recent amendment to Council Regulation 51/2006 prevents these vessels from entering an EU port.
This approach should be standardized for all black lists adopted by all RFMOs.
This approach should be standardized for all black lists adopted by all RFMOs.
EU vessels should be prohibited from servicing these vessels while at sea as well.
EU vessels should be prohibited from servicing these vessels while at sea as well.
Member States should assume more responsibility for the actions of their nationals, to prevent them from engaging in or supporting IUU fishing.
Member States should assume more responsibility for the actions of their nationals, to prevent them from engaging in or supporting IUU fishing.
CCAMLR adopted this year a new measure that requires countries to verify whether any natural or legal person subject to their jurisdiction is engaged in any IUU activity, and if they are, to take appropriate action.
CCAMLR adopted this year a new measure that requires countries to verify whether any natural or legal person subject to their jurisdiction is engaged in any IUU activity, and if they are, to take appropriate action.
If the EU must do this under CCAMLR, they should do it as a general principle.
If the EU must do this under CCAMLR, they should do it as a general principle.
The involvement of organized criminal groups in IUU fishing should be investigated by Europol.
The involvement of organized criminal groups in IUU fishing should be investigated by Europol.
Unsurprisingly, given the high value of certain IUU species, there are indications that criminal organizations become involved.
Unsurprisingly, given the high value of certain IUU species, there are indications that criminal organizations become involved.
Other actions could be taken by the EU but might require a certain amount of cooperation with other countries.
Other actions could be taken by the EU but might require a certain amount of cooperation with other countries.
All fishing vessels and fish transport vessels that enter an EU port, whatever flag they fly, should be clearly identifiable according to the FAO standard specifications.
All fishing vessels and fish transport vessels that enter an EU port, whatever flag they fly, should be clearly identifiable according to the FAO standard specifications.
Reports from surveillance activities show that many vessels are unidentifiable while fishing.
Reports from surveillance activities show that many vessels are unidentifiable while fishing.
The FAO specifications have been adopted in many RFMOs, so the EU should do the same.
The FAO specifications have been adopted in many RFMOs, so the EU should do the same.
All fishing vessels and fish transport vessels flying the flag of third countries should be required to have on board the same control and surveillance equipment that EU vessels have, including VMS, electronic logbooks and others.
All fishing vessels and fish transport vessels flying the flag of third countries should be required to have on board the same control and surveillance equipment that EU vessels have, including VMS, electronic logbooks and others.
If the vessels are coming from regions where observer schemes are in place, the vessel should be accompanied by either the observer or the relevant observer reports, as appropriate.
If the vessels are coming from regions where observer schemes are in place, the vessel should be accompanied by either the observer or the relevant observer reports, as appropriate.
Member States should not allow a vessel flying its flag to be removed from the national register unless the ship-owner can demonstrate that it is not being transferred to the register of a country that has been identified by an RFMO as contributing to IUU fishing.
Member States should not allow a vessel flying its flag to be removed from the national register unless the ship-owner can demonstrate that it is not being transferred to the register of a country that has been identified by an RFMO as contributing to IUU fishing.
While a later transfer to a flag of convenience cannot be prevented by the EU (though more might be possible under point 1 of the 2002 action plan or point 4 proposed above) the EU should take at least this step.
While a later transfer to a flag of convenience cannot be prevented by the EU (though more might be possible under point 1 of the 2002 action plan or point 4 proposed above) the EU should take at least this step.
The lists of vessels that are authorized by DG Sanco to export directly to the Community need to be cross-checked with regional or national lists of IUU vessels.
The lists of vessels that are authorized by DG Sanco to export directly to the Community need to be cross-checked with regional or national lists of IUU vessels.
At present, DG Sanco does not establish the list of authorized exporting vessels, and some of the vessels authorized by Sanco are well-known repeat offenders.
At present, DG Sanco does not establish the list of authorized exporting vessels, and some of the vessels authorized by Sanco are well-known repeat offenders.
DG Sanco needs the authority to remove such vessels.
DG Sanco needs the authority to remove such vessels.
All fish that is to be offloaded in an EU port or imported into the EU must be accompanied by documents of sufficient detail to demonstrate that the fish is of legal origin.
All fish that is to be offloaded in an EU port or imported into the EU must be accompanied by documents of sufficient detail to demonstrate that the fish is of legal origin.
For fishing vessels offloading their catch directly, this would include all necessary authorizations to fish in the relevant area, either third country waters or the relevant RFMO.
For fishing vessels offloading their catch directly, this would include all necessary authorizations to fish in the relevant area, either third country waters or the relevant RFMO.
For vessels offloading fish caught by other vessels, an authorization to tranship would be required, in addition to the above.
For vessels offloading fish caught by other vessels, an authorization to tranship would be required, in addition to the above.
All vessels not in possession of these document would be prohibited from landing any fish at all or from being serviced (fuel, supplies, etc.).
All vessels not in possession of these document would be prohibited from landing any fish at all or from being serviced (fuel, supplies, etc.).
It is clear that the keys to overcoming the phenomenon of IUU fishing are traceability, transparency and cooperation at all levels.
It is clear that the keys to overcoming the phenomenon of IUU fishing are traceability, transparency and cooperation at all levels.
A great deal more political will than has been evident so far to combat the economic interests that benefit from IUU fishing is also necessary.
A great deal more political will than has been evident so far to combat the economic interests that benefit from IUU fishing is also necessary.
Implementation of the EU action plan against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing
Implementation of the EU action plan against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing
Водеща комисия Дата на възлагане обявена в пленарна зала
Committee responsible Date authorisation announced in plenary
PECH 28.9.2006 г.
PECH 28.9.2006
Комисия(и) помолена(и) за становище(а) Дата обявена в пленарна зала
Committee(s) asked for opinion(s) Date announced in plenary
Без представяне на становище(а) Дата на вземане на решение
Not delivering opinion(s) Date of decision
ENVI 3.10.2006 г.
ENVI 3.10.2006
INTA 3.10.2006 г.
INTA 3.10.2006
DEVE 3.10.2006 г.
DEVE 3.10.2006
Enhanced cooperation Дата обявена в пленарна зала
Enhanced cooperation Date announced in plenary
Докладчик(ци) Посочена дата
Rapporteur(s) Date appointed
Marie-Hélène Aubert 13.7.2006 г.
Marie-Hélène Aubert 13.7.2006
Обсъждане в комисия
Discussed in committee
Резултат от гласуването
Result of final vote
Гласували членове на ЕП
Members present for the final vote
Гласували заместващи членове на ЕП
Substitute(s) present for the final vote
Гласували заместващи членове на ЕП съгласно член 178, параграф 2
Substitute(s) under Rule 178(2) present for the final vote
Определена дата
Date tabled
Забележки (съществуват само на оригиналния език)
Comments (available in one language only)
за реформата на общата организация на пазара на вино
on the reform of the common organisation of the market in wine
PE 374.352v02-00
PE 374.352v02-00