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

2. The NEAFC Structure
Hrannar M. Ásgeirsson

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

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

5. 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

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

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11. 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

12. 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 Inspectors
Art. 26 – Obligation of the Master of the Vessel
Art. 27 – Inspection Reports
Hrannar M. Ásgeirsson

13. 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