Summary comparison of VME encounter protocols in bottom fish RFMO/As
The purpose of this document is to facilitate our understanding on the structure and function of NPFC VME encounter protocols in comparison with those adopted in other RFMO/As. Elements of VME encounter protocols (VME indicators, thresholds, move-on distance, post-encounter treatment) are extracted from the texts of conservation measures adopted by bottom fish RFMO/As and listed in Appendix. The elements of encounter protocols for trawl fisheries are summarized and compared.
Document Number
NPFC-2017-SSC VME02-IP01
Document Version
1
Agenda Item
Encounter Protocol