1. The role of MCS in the implementation of
responsible fisheries management
6th Global Fisheries Enforcement Training Workshop
Bangkok, Thailand
18-22 February 2019
Matthew Camilleri, PhD
Head
Fishing Operations and Technology Branch
Fisheries and Aquaculture Department
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

4. Source: SOFIA 2018

5. Source: SOFIA 2018

6. Source: SOFIA 2018

7. The value of food lost or wasted annually at global level is estimated at US$ 1 trillion

8. 10.5 million tonnes of discards annually
4.6 million tonnes from bottom trawl
1.3 million tonnes from purse seine
1.0 million tonnes from midwater trawl
0.9 million tonnes from gillnet
0.36 million tonnes from longlines
FAO, 2018

9. Source: SOFIA 2018

10. long-term conservation and sustainable use of fisheries resources….
….maintaining their quality, diversity and
availability for present and future generations
Sound fisheries management guarantees the
This is achieved through:
- Actions by States, individually, in consultation with national stakeholders
- Bilateral / multilateral cooperation among States
- Efforts of Regional Fisheries Management Organizations
- Contributions from relevant governmental and non-governmental organizations

11. General Considerations for Fisheries Management
Biodiversity and
ecological considerations
Environmental
constraints
Resource characteristics
Fleet capacity and
technological
considerations
Socio-economic
dimensions
Institutional set-up
and coordination
Stakeholder
participation
Time-scales
Precautionary Approach!

12. I Urp Urg The Fisheries Management Process
International and regional law + policy
Objectives and considerations I
Review Process
Formulation of Fisheries
Policy and
Legislative Framework
Data Collection, Research
and Analyses
Fish stocks, ecology,
environment, catch, effort, fishing operations, trade, processing,
socio-economics etc.
Urp
Implementation + Enforcement
Effective legal, administrative
and institutional structures
Management actions
Reporting
Monitoring, Control and Surveillance
- Management in partnership
Formulation of
Management Plans
Multidisciplinary and
stakeholder participation
Adoption of
Fisheries Regulations
Technical measures
Catch Control
Capacity/Effort Control
Seasonal closures
Access Control
Post harvest and trade measures
Urg
Matthew Camilleri, PhD

13. Combatting IUU fishing
Strong political will and concerted action, including through RFMOs, by:
Flag States
Port States
Coastal States
Market States
Capacity and resources to:
Detect IUU fishing
Enforce regulations
Take action and prosecute
MCS

14. International fisheries instruments and tools
to combat IUU fishing # # # #
VG-MFG
2018
Flag State, Port State, Coastal State, Market State RESPONSIBILITIES
# Binding

15. Overview of the PSMA requirements and operations
Global Record of
Fishing Vessels
Overview of the PSMA requirements and operations
MCS DI
Catch
documentation
schemes AP RN
Detection and Investigation
Action and Prosecution
Reporting and notification

16. For the PSMA and complementary instruments to be effective, States need to move ahead with developing implementation strategies, supported by sound policy, legal and institutional frameworks, as well as operational mechanisms sustained by sufficient human and financial resources
Policy and legislation
Institutional set-up and capacity
MCS and Operational procedures

17. Fisheries MCS Connection between IUU fishing and crimes
Other
Inspection /
Control
Schemes
Crime
Surveillance /
Fishing I U
Connection between
IUU fishing and crimes
in the fishery sector
Fisheries-related crimes
(directly connected to
fishing operations)
Crimes associated
with fisheries
(not connected to fishing operations but
take place within the fishing sector)

18. What is required to secure adequate supplies of fish for present and
future generations? Where is MCS essential?
MCS
Strengthen national, regional and global mechanisms and governance frameworks to effectively implement fisheries management plans based on the best scientific advice
Reduce discards and post harvest losses, including through technological innovations
Step-up actions to combat Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing
Strengthen developing countries’ national capacity to sustainably develop, manage, regulate and monitor their fisheries, and improve market access
Develop adaptation strategies to deal with the impact of climate change on fisheries
Reduce pollution and other anthropogenic impacts, including destructive fishing practices, on marine ecosystems

19. Thank you for
your attention