The development of a comprehensive Global Record for fishing vessels, refrigerated transport vessels and supply vessels: an analysis of the practice of regional fishery bodies

摘要

The Fisheries Department of FAO has undertaken a study to determine the feasibility and viability of developing a comprehensive Global Record for fishing vessels, refrigerated transport vessels and supply vessels1 making a number of recommendations.2One line of inquiry to assist in determining how the record might be implemented is to investigate the use of authorized vessel records or lists by regional fishery bodies (RFBs).3Many RFBs have established records or lists (hereafter referred to as records) of authorized vessels to assist in regulating fishing activities4 within their area of competence.5 The experiences of RFBs are insightful in considering the development of acomprehensive Global Record of fishing vessels. The review conducted in preparing this report revealed a critical commonality in all RFB records. That is, the record is not used in isolation by RFBs. The record and information therein is supplemented byother monitoring, control and surveillance (MCS) measures such as a vessel monitoring system (VMS), catch documentation system (CDS), port and market state controls, and lists of illegal, unreported and unregulated IUU vessels6 (the so-called blacklists).