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Scientific Reports tagged with Compliance
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RFMO Best Practices Snapshot — 2023: Compliance Processes | June 5, 2023 | English | N/A | Best Practices, CCSBT, Compliance, IATTC, ICCAT, IOTC, RFMOs, WCPFC | RFMO Best Practices Snapshots | N/A | Snapshot | June 5, 2023 | |
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ISSF 2023-05: Tuna RFMO Compliance Assessment Processes: A Comparative Analysis to Identify Best Practices* | June 5, 2023 | Holly Koehler | English | N/A | Best Practices, CCSBT, Compliance, IATTC, ICCAT, IOTC, RFMOs, WCPFC | Best Practices Reports, Scientific Reports, Technical Reports | N/A | Technical Report | June 5, 2023 |
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2023 Conservation Measure Update for PVR Vessel Owners | May 9, 2023 | English | N/A | Compliance, Conservation Measures, ProActive Vessel Register | Audit Process, Compliance, Conservation Measures | N/A | Final | May 9, 2023 | |
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ISSF ProActive Vessel Register (PVR): Audit Policy Document & Standard Operating Procedures for Longline Vessels | May 8, 2023 | English | N/A | Compliance, Longline, ProActive Vessel Register | Audit Process | N/A | Final | May 8, 2023 | |
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ISSF ProActive Vessel Register (PVR): Audit Policy Document & Standard Operating Procedures for Supply & Tender Vessels | May 8, 2023 | English | N/A | Compliance, ProActive Vessel Register, Supply Vessel | Audit Process | N/A | Final | May 8, 2023 | |
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ISSF ProActive Vessel Register (PVR): Audit Policy Document & Standard Operating Procedures for Pole & Line, Handline, & Troll Vessels | May 8, 2023 | English | N/A | Compliance, Handline, Pole and Line, ProActive Vessel Register, Trolling | Audit Process | N/A | Final | May 8, 2023 | |
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ISSF ProActive Vessel Register (PVR): Audit Policy Document & Standard Operating Procedures for Purse Seine Vessels | May 8, 2023 | English | N/A | Compliance, ProActive Vessel Register, Purse Seine | Audit Process | N/A | Final | May 8, 2023 | |
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ISSF VOSI Audit Policy | May 8, 2023 | English | N/A | Compliance, Fisheries Improvement Projects, MSC Certification, Vessel Lists | Audit Process | N/A | Final | May 8, 2023 | |
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Vessel Policy Templates for ISSF Conservation Measures | May 8, 2023 | English | N/A | Compliance, Conservation Measures, ProActive Vessel Register | Compliance, Conservation Measures | N/A | Final | May 8, 2023 | |
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ISSF Conservation Measures (April 2023) | April 19, 2023 | English | N/A | Compliance, Conservation Measures | Conservation Measures | N/A | Final | April 19, 2023 | |
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Tri Marine — Final Compliance Report (for activities in 2022) | April 19, 2023 | English | N/A | Compliance, Conservation Measures | Compliance, Conservation Measures, Participating Company Audit Reports | Tri Marine | Final | April 19, 2023 | |
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Participating Company Audit Results (April 2023) | April 18, 2023 | English | N/A | Compliance, Conservation Measures | Compliance, Conservation Measures, Infographics | Final | April 18, 2023 | ||
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Aggregate Participating Company Compliance Over Time (April 2023) | April 18, 2023 | English | N/A | Compliance, Conservation Measures | Compliance, Conservation Measures, Infographics | Final | April 18, 2023 | ||
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ISSF Annual Conservation Measures & Commitments Compliance Report (April 2023) | April 18, 2023 | English | N/A | Compliance, Conservation Measures | Audit Process, Compliance, Conservation Measures | Final | April 18, 2023 | ||
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Marbelize S.A. — Final Compliance Report (for activities in 2022) | April 4, 2023 | English | N/A | Compliance, Conservation Measures | Compliance, Conservation Measures, Data Check Company Audit Reports | Final | April 4, 2023 | ||
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P.T. Pahala Bahari Nusantara — Final Compliance Report (for activities in 2022) | March 30, 2023 | English | N/A | Compliance, Conservation Measures | Compliance, Conservation Measures, Data Check Company Audit Reports | Final | March 30, 2023 | ||
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2023 IOTC Déclaration de Position (French) | March 28, 2023 | French | IOTC | Bycatch Mitigation, Compliance, Electronic Monitoring & Reporting, FADs, Harvest Strategies, IOTC, Observer Coverage, Port State Measures, Sharks, Transshipment, Tuna, Vessel Monitoring System | Position Statements | Final | March 28, 2023 | ||
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2023 IOTC Position Statement | March 28, 2023 | English | IOTC | Bycatch Mitigation, Compliance, Electronic Monitoring & Reporting, FADs, Harvest Strategies, IOTC, Observer Coverage, Port State Measures, Sharks, Transshipment, Tuna, Vessel Monitoring System | Position Statements | Final | March 28, 2023 | ||
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Thunnus Overseas Group — Final Compliance Report (for activities in 2022) | March 27, 2023 | English | N/A | Compliance, Conservation Measures | Compliance, Conservation Measures, Participating Company Audit Reports | Thunnus Overseas Group | Final | March 27, 2023 | |
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Grupo Conservas Garavilla (Isabel) — Final Compliance Report (for activities in 2022) | March 27, 2023 | English | N/A | Compliance, Conservation Measures | Compliance, Conservation Measures, Participating Company Audit Reports | Grupo Conservas Garavilla (Isabel) | Final | March 27, 2023 | |
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Bolton Food — Final Compliance Report (for activities in 2022) | March 27, 2023 | English | N/A | Compliance, Conservation Measures | Compliance, Conservation Measures, Participating Company Audit Reports | Bolton Foods | Final | March 27, 2023 | |
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RS Cannery Co., Ltd. — Final Compliance Report (for activities in 2022) | March 24, 2023 | English | N/A | Compliance, Conservation Measures | Compliance, Conservation Measures, Participating Company Audit Reports | RS Cannery Co. | Final | March 24, 2023 | |
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Conservas Rianxeria S.A.U. (Jealsa) — Final Compliance Report (for activities in 2022) | March 24, 2023 | English | N/A | Compliance, Conservation Measures | Compliance, Conservation Measures, Participating Company Audit Reports | Conservas Rianxeria | Final | March 24, 2023 | |
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Lovering Foods Ltd. — Final Compliance Report (for activities in 2022) | March 23, 2023 | English | N/A | Compliance, Conservation Measures | Compliance, Conservation Measures, Participating Company Audit Reports | Lovering Foods Ltd. | Final | March 23, 2023 | |
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Chotiwat — Final Compliance Report (for activities in 2022) | March 23, 2023 | English | N/A | Compliance, Conservation Measures | Compliance, Conservation Measures, Participating Company Audit Reports | Chotiwat | Final | March 23, 2023 | |
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Princes Limited — Final Compliance Report (for activities in 2022) | March 23, 2023 | English | N/A | Compliance, Conservation Measures | Compliance, Conservation Measures, Participating Company Audit Reports | Princes Limited | Final | March 23, 2023 | |
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Everwin Industrial Co., Ltd. — Final Compliance Report (for activities in 2022) | March 23, 2023 | English | N/A | Compliance, Conservation Measures | Compliance, Conservation Measures, Participating Company Audit Reports | Everwin Industrial Co. | Final | March 23, 2023 | |
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StarKist — Final Compliance Report (for activities in 2022) | March 23, 2023 | English | N/A | Compliance, Conservation Measures | Compliance, Conservation Measures, Participating Company Audit Reports | StarKist Co. | Final | March 23, 2023 | |
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Salica — Final Compliance Report (for activities in 2022) | March 23, 2023 | English | N/A | Compliance, Conservation Measures | Compliance, Conservation Measures, Participating Company Audit Reports | Salica Industria Alimentaria | Final | March 23, 2023 | |
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Foodtech JSC — Final Compliance Report (for activities in 2022) | March 23, 2023 | English | N/A | Compliance, Conservation Measures | Compliance, Conservation Measures, Participating Company Audit Reports | Foodtech JSC | Final | March 23, 2023 | |
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Frinsa Del Noroeste S.A. — Final Compliance Report (for activities in 2022) | March 23, 2023 | English | N/A | Compliance, Conservation Measures | Compliance, Conservation Measures, Participating Company Audit Reports | Frinsa Del Noroeste S.A. | Final | March 23, 2023 | |
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Negocios Industriales Real S.A. (NIRSA) — Final Compliance Report (for activities in 2022) | March 23, 2023 | English | N/A | Compliance, Conservation Measures | Compliance, Conservation Measures, Participating Company Audit Reports | Negocios Industriales Real (NIRSA) S.A. | Final | March 23, 2023 | |
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Bumble Bee — Final Compliance Report (for activities in 2022) | March 23, 2023 | English | N/A | Compliance, Conservation Measures | Compliance, Conservation Measures, Participating Company Audit Reports | Bumble Bee Seafoods | Final | March 23, 2023 | |
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Pataya Food Industries Ltd. — Final Compliance Report (for activities in 2022) | March 23, 2023 | English | N/A | Compliance, Conservation Measures | Compliance, Conservation Measures, Participating Company Audit Reports | Pataya Food Industries Ltd. | Final | March 23, 2023 | |
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South Seas Tuna Corporation Limited — Final Compliance Report (for activities in 2022) | March 23, 2023 | English | N/A | Compliance, Conservation Measures | Compliance, Conservation Measures, Participating Company Audit Reports | South Seas | Final | March 23, 2023 | |
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Tropical Canning (Thailand) Public Co., Ltd. — Final Compliance Report (for activities in 2022) | March 23, 2023 | English | N/A | Compliance, Conservation Measures | Compliance, Conservation Measures, Participating Company Audit Reports | Tropical Canning (Thailand) Public Co. | Final | March 23, 2023 | |
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Thai Union Europe — Final Compliance Report (for activities in 2022) | March 23, 2023 | English | N/A | Compliance, Conservation Measures | Compliance, Conservation Measures, Participating Company Audit Reports | Thai Union Europe | Final | March 23, 2023 | |
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Thai Union Manufacturing Co., Ltd. — Final Compliance Report (for activities in 2022) | March 23, 2023 | English | N/A | Compliance, Conservation Measures | Compliance, Conservation Measures, Participating Company Audit Reports | Thai Union Manufacturing Co. | Final | March 23, 2023 | |
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Sapmer — Final Compliance Report (for activities in 2022) | March 23, 2023 | English | N/A | Compliance, Conservation Measures | Compliance, Conservation Measures, Participating Company Audit Reports | Sapmer | Final | March 23, 2023 | |
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Sea Value Public Company Limited — Final Compliance Report (for activities in 2022) | March 23, 2023 | English | N/A | Compliance, Conservation Measures | Compliance, Conservation Measures, Participating Company Audit Reports | Sea Value Public Company Limited | Final | March 23, 2023 | |
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PT Aneka Tuna Indonesia — Final Compliance Report (for activities in 2022) | March 23, 2023 | English | N/A | Compliance, Conservation Measures | Compliance, Conservation Measures, Participating Company Audit Reports | PT Aneka Tuna Indonesia | Final | March 23, 2023 | |
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General Tuna Corporation — Final Compliance Report (for activities in 2022) | March 23, 2023 | English | N/A | Compliance, Conservation Measures | Compliance, Conservation Measures, Participating Company Audit Reports | General Tuna Corporation | Final | March 23, 2023 | |
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Zhejiang Qirun Food Co., LTD — Final Compliance Report (for activities in 2022) | March 23, 2023 | English | N/A | Compliance, Conservation Measures, Data Check Companies | Compliance, Conservation Measures, Data Check Company Audit Reports | Final | March 23, 2023 | ||
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P.T. Medan Tropical Canning & Frozen Industries — Final Compliance Report (for activities in 2022) | March 23, 2023 | English | N/A | Compliance, Conservation Measures, Data Check Companies | Compliance, Conservation Measures, Data Check Company Audit Reports | Final | March 23, 2023 | ||
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Qingdao Hengxin Aquatic Products Co., LTD — Final Compliance Report (for activities in 2022) | March 23, 2023 | English | N/A | Compliance, Conservation Measures, Data Check Companies | Compliance, Conservation Measures, Data Check Company Audit Reports | Final | March 23, 2023 | ||
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ISSF Participating Company Compliance: Audit Policy Document & Standard Operating Procedures (2022) | March 14, 2023 | English | N/A | Compliance | Audit Process | Final | March 14, 2023 | ||
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Data Check Company Application (2022) | November 18, 2022 | English | N/A | Compliance, Conservation Measures, Data Check Companies | Applications | Final | November 18, 2022 | ||
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Update to ISSF Conservation Measures & Commitments Compliance Report (November 2022) | November 9, 2022 | English | N/A | Compliance, Conservation Measures | Compliance, Conservation Measures | Final | November 9, 2022 | ||
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2022 ICCAT Position Statement (English) | October 31, 2022 | English | ICCAT | Bycatch, Bycatch Mitigation, Capacity Management, Compliance, FADs, Harvest Strategies, ICCAT, MCS, RFMOs, Sharks, Tuna | Position Statements | Final | October 31, 2022 | ||
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2022 ICCAT Position Statement (Spanish) | October 20, 2022 | Spanish | ICCAT | Bycatch, Bycatch Mitigation, Capacity Management, Compliance, FADs, Harvest Strategies, ICCAT, MCS, RFMOs, Sharks, Tuna | Position Statements, Translated | Final | October 20, 2022 | ||
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2022 ICCAT Position Statement (French) | October 20, 2022 | French | ICCAT | Bycatch, Bycatch Mitigation, Capacity Management, Compliance, FADs, Harvest Strategies, ICCAT, MCS, RFMOs, Sharks, Tuna | Position Statements, Translated | Final | October 20, 2022 | ||
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2022 WCPFC Position Statement | October 20, 2022 | English | WCPFC | Bycatch, Capacity Management, Compliance, FADs, Harvest Strategies, MCS, RFMOs, Sharks, Tuna, WCPFC | Position Statements | Final | October 20, 2022 | ||
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Eurofish S.A. — Final Compliance Report (for activities in 2022) | August 30, 2022 | English | N/A | Compliance, Conservation Measures, Data Check Companies | Compliance, Conservation Measures, Data Check Company Audit Reports | Eurofish S.A. | Final | August 30, 2022 | |
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2022 IATTC Position Statement | July 6, 2022 | English | IATTC | Bycatch, Capacity Management, Compliance, FADs, Harvest Strategies, IATTC, MCS, Sharks, Tuna | Position Statements | Final | July 6, 2022 | ||
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2022 CIAT Declaración de Posición | 2022 IATTC Position Statement (Spanish) | June 30, 2022 | Spanish | IATTC | Bycatch, Capacity Management, Compliance, FADs, Harvest Strategies, IATTC, MCS, Sharks, Tuna | Position Statements, Translated | Final | June 30, 2022 | ||
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RFMO Best Practice Performance | June 1, 2022 | English | CCSBT, IATTC, ICCAT, IOTC, WCPFC | Best Practices, CCSBT, Compliance, FADs, IATTC, ICCAT, IOTC, IUU, Observer Coverage, RFMOs, Supply Vessel, Transshipment, Vessel Lists, Vessel Monitoring System, WCPFC | RFMO Best Practices Snapshots | Final | June 1, 2022 | ||
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2022 IOTC Déclaration de Position (French) | April 8, 2022 | French | IOTC | Bycatch, Bycatch Mitigation, Compliance, Electronic Monitoring & Reporting, FADs, Harvest Strategies, IOTC, Observer Coverage, Sharks, Supply Vessel, Transshipment, Tuna | Position Statements, Translated | Final | April 8, 2022 | ||
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2022 IOTC Position Statement | April 8, 2022 | English | IOTC | Bycatch, Bycatch Mitigation, Compliance, Electronic Monitoring & Reporting, FADs, Harvest Strategies, IOTC, Observer Coverage, Sharks, Supply Vessel, Transshipment, Tuna | Position Statements | Final | April 8, 2022 | ||
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Tri Marine — Final Compliance Report (for activities in 2021) | March 28, 2022 | English | N/A | Compliance, Conservation Measures | Compliance, Conservation Measures, Participating Company Audit Reports | Tri Marine | Final | March 28, 2022 | |
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ISSF Participating Company Compliance: Audit Policy Document & Standard Operating Procedures (2021) | January 6, 2022 | English | N/A | Compliance | Audit Process | Final | January 6, 2022 | ||
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2021 ICCAT Position Statement (French) | October 20, 2021 | French | ICCAT | Bycatch, Compliance, FADs, Harvest Strategies, ICCAT, MCS, Sharks, Tuna | Position Statements, Translated | Final | October 20, 2021 | ||
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2021 ICCAT Position Statement (Spanish) | October 20, 2021 | Spanish | ICCAT | Bycatch, Compliance, FADs, Harvest Strategies, ICCAT, MCS, Sharks, Tuna | Position Statements, Translated | Final | October 20, 2021 | ||
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2021 ICCAT Position Statement (English) | October 15, 2021 | English | ICCAT | Bycatch, Compliance, FADs, Harvest Strategies, ICCAT, MCS, Sharks, Tuna | Position Statements | Final | October 15, 2021 | ||
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2021 WCPFC Position Statement | October 15, 2021 | English | WCPFC | Bycatch, Bycatch Mitigation, Compliance, FADs, Harvest Strategies, MCS, Sharks, Tuna, WCPFC | Position Statements | Final | October 15, 2021 | ||
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2021 IOTC Déclaration de Position (French) (for June 2021 Meeting) | April 29, 2021 | French | IOTC | Bycatch, Compliance, Electronic Monitoring & Reporting, FADs, Harvest Strategies, IOTC, MCS, Observer Coverage, Port State Measures, Sharks, Supply Vessel, Transshipment, Tuna, Vessel Monitoring System | Position Statements, Translated | Final | April 29, 2021 | ||
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2021 IOTC Position Statement (for June 2021 Meeting) | April 26, 2021 | English | IOTC | Bycatch, Compliance, Electronic Monitoring & Reporting, FADs, Harvest Strategies, IOTC, MCS, Observer Coverage, Port State Measures, Sharks, Supply Vessel, Transshipment, Tuna, Vessel Monitoring System | Position Statements | Final | April 26, 2021 | ||
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ISSF Data Check Company Compliance: Audit Policy Document & Standard Operating Procedures | February 18, 2021 | English | N/A | Compliance, Data Check Companies | Audit Process | Final | February 18, 2021 | ||
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ISSF 2019 Position Statements | February 15, 2021 | English, French, Spanish | IATTC, ICCAT, IOTC, WCPFC | Bycatch, Capacity Management, Compliance, FADs, Harvest Strategies, IATTC, ICCAT, IOTC, MCS, RFMOs, Sharks, Supply Vessel, Tuna, WCPFC | Position Statements | Final | February 15, 2021 | ||
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2020 CIAT Declaración de Posición | 2020 IATTC Position Statement (Spanish) | October 30, 2020 | Spanish | IATTC | Compliance, FADs, Harvest Strategies, IATTC, MCS, Tuna | Position Statements, Translated | Final | October 30, 2020 | ||
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2020 IATTC Position Statement | October 30, 2020 | English | IATTC | Compliance, FADs, Harvest Strategies, IATTC, MCS, Tuna | Position Statements | Final | October 30, 2020 | ||
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2020 ICCAT Declaración de Posición | 2020 ICCAT Position Statement (Spanish) | October 28, 2020 | Spanish | ICCAT | Bycatch, Compliance, FADs, Harvest Strategies, ICCAT, MCS, Sharks, Tuna | Position Statements, Translated | Final | October 28, 2020 | ||
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2020 ICCAT Déclaration de Position | 2020 ICCAT Position Statement (French) | October 28, 2020 | French | ICCAT | Bycatch, Compliance, FADs, Harvest Strategies, ICCAT, MCS, Sharks, Tuna | Position Statements, Translated | Final | October 28, 2020 | ||
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2020 ICCAT Position Statement (English) | October 28, 2020 | English | ICCAT | Bycatch, Compliance, FADs, Harvest Strategies, ICCAT, MCS, Sharks, Tuna | Position Statements | Final | October 28, 2020 | ||
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2020 WCPFC Position Statement | October 28, 2020 | English | WCPFC | Compliance, Electronic Monitoring & Reporting, FADs, Harvest Strategies, MCS, Observer Coverage, Observer Programs, Transshipment, Tuna | Position Statements | Final | October 28, 2020 | ||
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2020 IOTC Déclaration de Position (French) | October 12, 2020 | ISSF | French | IOTC | Compliance, FADs, Harvest Strategies, IOTC, MCS, Supply Vessel, Tuna | Position Statements, Translated | Final | October 12, 2020 | |
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2020 IOTC Position Statement | October 8, 2020 | ISSF | English | IOTC | Compliance, FADs, Harvest Strategies, IOTC, MCS, Supply Vessel, Tuna | Position Statements | Final | October 8, 2020 | |
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ISSA Antitrust Agreement (Full Members) | August 7, 2020 | English | N/A | Compliance | Compliance | Final | August 7, 2020 | ||
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ISSA Antitrust Agreement (Associate Members) | August 7, 2020 | English | N/A | Compliance | Compliance | Final | August 7, 2020 | ||
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Notice to the ISSF Participating Companies and Vessels listed on the ProActive Vessel Register: Audit Protocol Override due to COVID-19 | March 23, 2020 | English | N/A | Compliance, Conservation Measures, ProActive Vessel Register | Audit Process, Compliance, Conservation Measures | Final | March 23, 2020 | ||
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ISSA Bylaws (2019) | November 5, 2019 | English | N/A | Compliance | Filings | Final | November 5, 2019 | ||
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ISSF Bylaws (2019) | November 5, 2019 | ISSF | English | N/A | Compliance | Filings | Final | November 5, 2019 | |
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Conservation Measure 2.2 Data Reporting Template for ISSF Participating Companies (Excel) | July 11, 2019 | English | N/A | Compliance, Conservation Measures | Compliance, Conservation Measures | Final | July 11, 2019 | ||
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ISSA Compliance Policy | April 27, 2017 | English | N/A | Compliance, Conservation Measures | Audit Process, Compliance | Final | April 27, 2017 | ||
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ISSF 2013-09: Sustainable Fishery Agreements: Strategies for Enforcement & Compliance. Maui Conferences, Jan 2013 | January 25, 2013 | ISSF | English | N/A | Capacity Management, Compliance, RFMOs | Meeting Reports, Scientific Reports, Technical Reports | Technical Report | January 25, 2013 |
