1. TDW10: 25-29 April 2016, Noumea, New Caledonia
Data sharing
Current status …
TDW10: April 2016, Noumea, New Caledonia

2. Data Access/Sharing Why it is important…
Countries need COMPLETE data for their fleets to satisfy WCPFC obligations (reporting, MCS, etc.)
Countries need COMPLETE data for fishing in their EEZs -- monitor, manage and conserve local stocks
Countries want to avoid duplicating data entry
E-Reporting will need clear rules to ensure efficient data flow

3. Data Access/Sharing Current data-sharing mechanisms
Niue Treaty Subsidiary Agreement (NTSA)
WCPFC Data Dissemination Rules
US purse seine treaty
FSM Arrangement
FSM/RMI Reciprocal Arrangement
PNA FIMS eDATA
Bilateral MOU
The same would apply to chartered vessels, and chartering State reporting responsibilities

4. Data Access/Sharing    Current data-sharing mechanisms
Now, several new mechanisms for sharing data
Understanding complexity in the rules…
Data-sharing business rules built into DB systems   
The same would apply to chartered vessels, and chartering State reporting responsibilities

5. Data Access/Sharing Current Issues
NTSA has shown great potential, but…
Not yet ratified by all countries (... Implications)
Some areas yet to be clarified…
WCPFC Data Dissemination rules provide a basis, but…
Some CCMs have yet to use it
WCPFC data have gaps in operational data
With all mechanisms available, the complexities in the interpretation of “…who should access what ?”
Added “some” – to the second to last bullet point

6. Data Access/Sharing TUFMAN 2 – how data are shared…
Uses NTSA, but with practical considerations (not yet unconditional). Shares other countries’ data …
if activity in your EEZ
if your flagged vessel
Where not NTSA, some sharing relies on licensing
US PS Treaty  by EEZ only
FSM Arrangement  based on FLAG and EEZ
Japan  based on EEZ
Countries that have not ratified NTSA data sharing will be restricted under TUFMAN2 and will impact on the sharing to other countries…

7. Data Access/Sharing TAKE HOME MESSAGES Discuss with SPC/FFA …
The current data sharing rules for your country
The specific benefits to your country by sharing
How can we improve the situation ?
We strongly encourage the ratification of data sharing under the NTSA, where not already provided