Level 1 audits are conducted by ISSF and assess the vessel attributes and other details that are required as part of the application.
Level 2 and 3 audits are conducted by MRAG Americas — an independent auditor — on a sample of PVR vessels to provide effective, transparent, and credible verification that ISSF measures and commitments are being met. Level 2 and 3 audits are conducted independent of ISSF.
There are different audit protocols — which include on-site visits — for Purse Seine; Longline; Pole & Line, Handline and Troll; and Support & Tender Vessels. Download the audit protocol PDFs below.
Policy templates are available for ISSF conservation measures 3.1(c), 3.5, 3.6 and 3.7.
PVR Audit Policy Document & Standard Operating Procedures for Purse Seine Vessels (PDF)
Audit Policy Document & Standard Operating Procedures for Longline Vessels (PDF)
Audit Policy Document & Standard Operating Procedures for Pole & Line, Handline and Troll Vessels (PDF)
Audit Policy Document & Standard Operating Procedures for Support & Tender Vessels (PDF)
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