Cape Town Agreement on the Safety of Fishing Vessels

Ending Illegal Fishing Project

Photo Credit: Greenpeace

IUU Fishing, Safety and Labour

Tools

Port State Measures Agreement

Work in Fishing Convention

Cape Town Agreement

Cape Town Agreement

200 fishing vessels =

• New Fishing Vessels of 24 m and over, operating on the high seas • Will enter into force 12 months after 22 States ratify:

• With a combined total of 3600 eligible fishing vessels:

Cape Town Agreement

• Inspections and certifications: • Harmonised • Port/Safety/Labour • Consistent application • Discourage bad actors

• Standards:

• Improve global standards • Even the playing field • Work towards a less dangerous profession

Relevance to Market Actors

• Safety provisions are met within supply chain in future • For existing vessels:

• Navigational equipment • Radio-communication equipment • Safety equipment • International Fishing Vessel Safety Certificate

• For new vessels: • Meet the standards of the Agreement as a minimum

• Work with supply chain to support flag State ratifications

Thank you! Thank you!

Thank You!