NEAFC Implementation of Port State Measures Hrannar M. Ásgeirsson – MCS Officer

The NEAFC Structure Hrannar M. Ásgeirsson

Contracting Parties and Cooperating Non-Contracting Parties Hrannar M. Ásgeirsson

NEAFC Convention -and Regulatory Area (orange) Hrannar M. Ásgeirsson

NEAFC PSM: The History 2007: Applicable to „foreign vessels“ (excl. Intra EU) Applicable to frozen catches only 15% inspection threshold Paper forms fax based procedures involving the vessel operators, port State and flag State(s) – ( Mandatory Flag State Verification) Specific forms: PSC 1 PSC 2 PSC 3 2011: Automated web-based procedures introduced in addition to the paper (fax) procedures All previous requirements were kept Voluntary online registration of vessel operators 2013: Fully automated web-based procedures Mandatory online registration of vessel operators 2015: Text fully harmonised with FAOs PSMA New scope include fresh and frozen products Inspection thresholds (5% for FRE and 7.5% for FRZ) Maintained the flag State involvement in the procedures NEAFC PSM: The History Hrannar M. Ásgeirsson

NEAFC E-PSC The Scope in 2018 Hrannar M. Ásgeirsson

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NEAFC PSM: Key elements for control and enforcement Art. 20 – Scope The focus is on the Convention Area, not only the NEAFC RA Art. 21 – Designated Ports Listed on the NEAFC website Art. 22 – Prior Notification of Entry into Port Transparency of fishing activity (port state control data) Art. 23. – Landing or transhipment and other use of ports Mandatory Flag State Verification Cooperation between the Flag State and the Port State via the E-PSC process Hrannar M. Ásgeirsson

NEAFC PSM: Key elements for control and enforcement Art 25 – Inspection Focus on both FRZ and FRE catch Annex XVII – General guidelines for risk management in relation to Port State Control Annex XVIII Port State Inspection Procedures (harmonised procedures) Art. 24 - Inspectors Art. 26 – Obligation of the Master of the Vessel Art. 27 – Inspection Reports Hrannar M. Ásgeirsson

Has NEAFC PSM achieved the desired results? The PSM together with other measures such as the IUU listing has resulted in enormous effect on IUU fishing; In 2006 there were 10 IUU vessels in NEAFC CA Since 2007 IUU Activity in the CA has, as far as we know, been eliminated. Engagement in activity contrary to NEAFC rules: Infringement Procedures (art. 28) List of Serious Infringements (art. 29) Follow up in the Case of Serious Infringements (art. 30) Measures taken by Contracting Parties (art. 31) Reporting on Surveillance and Inspection Activities (art. 32) Reporting of Infringements and Follow Up (art. 33) Hrannar M. Ásgeirsson