ISSF’s Non-Entangling & Biodegradable FADs guide for tuna fishers, Regional Fisheries Management Organizations (RFMOs), governments, and vessel owners shows research-based best practices in Fish Aggregating Device (FAD) design — both to avoid bycatch and reduce marine pollution.
Four tuna RFMOs already require fleets in their regions that fish with FADs to use only non-entangling designs. Some RFMOs additionally encourage fleets to build those FADs with biodegradable materials. The guide, first published in 2012 and revised in 2019 to include the biodegradable recommendation, is available in several languages.
Non-Entangling & Biodegradable FADs Guide tagged with UVI
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IMO Number Registration Instructions | July 20, 2020 | English | N/A | IMO, UVI | Applications | N/A | Final | July 20, 2020 | |
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IMO Numbers & Transparency in the Fishing Industry | July 29, 2022 | ISSF | English | N/A | IMO, Purse Seine, Tuna, UVI | Infographics | N/A | Final | July 29, 2022 |
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ISSF 2013-08: Relationship between Gross Tonnage and Overall Length for Vessels on the ICCAT Record | August 11, 2013 | Dr. Victor Restrepo | English | N/A | ICCAT, IMO, UVI | Scientific Reports, Technical Reports | N/A | Technical Report | August 11, 2013 |
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ISSF 2016-03: Unique Vessel Identifiers. Application to vessels less than 24 metres, 100GT or 100GRT | February 11, 2016 | Ana Justel-Rubio, Claire van der Geest | English | N/A | IUU, MCS, UVI | Scientific Reports, Technical Reports | N/A | Technical Report | February 11, 2016 |
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ISSF UVI Application Form | September 1, 2022 | English | N/A | UVI | Applications | N/A | Final | September 1, 2022 |
