Deadline for initial advice from each flag CCM of its implementation of paragraph 14 of CMM 2019-04 (Choice of option to minimize bycatch of sharks in longline fisheries)

CMM 2019-04

14. For longline fisheries targeting tuna and billfish, CCMs shall ensure that their vessels comply with at least one of the following options:
(1) do not use or carry wire trace as branch lines or leaders; or
(2) do not use branch lines running directly off the longline floats or drop lines, known as shark lines. See Annex 1 for a schematic diagram of a shark line.

15. The implementation of the measures contained in paragraph 14 above shall be on a vessel by vessel or CCM basis.  Each CCM shall notify the Commission of its implementation of paragraph 14 by March 31, 2021 and thereafter whenever the selected option is changed.